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- [Mental Health and Wellness at Gilbert LLP](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2024/02/22/mental-health-and-wellness-at-gilbert-llp/) - According to ALM’s annual Mental Health Survey of the Legal Profession, lawyers are increasingly dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression. The 2023 survey results revealed that about 71% of nearly 3,000 respondents experience anxiety—a 5% increase from 2022—while about 38% of respondents reportedly experience depression—a 3% increase from 2022. More than 75% reported that their
- [“Unprecedented” – A Right in Search of a Remedy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2023/12/22/unprecedented-a-right-in-search-of-a-remedy/) - On December 14, 2023, a Gilbert LLP team led by Jon-Michael Dougherty appeared in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to argue an appeal on behalf of Gilbert client Michael D. Cohen, the one-time personal attorney to former President Donald J. Trump. The Second Circuit appeal was of the dismissal by
- [Where There Is No Remedy, There Is No Right: Holding a Rogue President to Account](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2023/05/05/where-there-is-no-remedy-there-is-no-right-holding-a-rogue-president-to-account/) - What if the President of the United States could lock his public critics in prison and suffer no consequences? The First, Fourth, and Eighth Amendments to the United States Constitution count for little if the executive can silence his critics with the threat of imprisonment and solitary confinement, while the courts sit idly by. This
- [New Horizons for Pro Bono Work](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2022/10/03/new-horizons-for-pro-bono-work/) - The pandemic continues to change law firm strategy and operations across the board. As we all cultivate a new flexibility, Gilbert LLP is bringing a fresh perspective to its pro bono work as well. We’re incredibly proud of the pro bono work that we’ve done here in D.C., and of the many ways that our
- [Hurricane Ian – Navigating Insurance Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2022/09/29/hurricane-ian-navigating-insurance-coverage-2/) - By Jason Rubinstein Hurricane Ian’s torrential rains and devastating storm surge (not to mention category 4 winds) have caused catastrophic damage, power and/or water outages, collapsed roofs, and business closures. Despite preparations aimed at limiting the damages, once immediate health and safety is secured, individuals and companies alike will need to shift their focus to
- [Hurricane Ian – Navigating Insurance Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2022/09/29/hurricane-ian-navigating-insurance-coverage/) - Hurricane Ian’s torrential rains and devastating storm surge (not to mention category 4 winds) have caused catastrophic damage, power and/or water outages, collapsed roofs, and business closures. Despite preparations aimed at limiting the damages, once immediate health and safety is secured, individuals and companies alike will need to shift their focus to mitigating losses and
- [Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine:  Maximizing Insurance Coverage to Mitigate Financial Losses](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2022/04/20/russias-invasion-of-ukraine-maximizing-insurance-coverage-to-mitigate-financial-losses/) - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led not only to severe humanitarian consequences, but also to severe economic consequences for Ukrainians, Russians, and others who conduct business within the region. From the destruction of physical property in Ukraine, to forced abandonment of Ukrainian assets, to trade interruptions stemming from global sanctions on Russia, economic fallout from
- [In 2021, Gilbert Continues to Embrace Its Commitment to Do Good](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2021/12/09/in-2021-gilbert-continues-to-embrace-its-commitment-to-do-good/) - A key tenet of Gilbert’s philosophy is to give back to our communities. Lawyers and other professionals at Gilbert LLP engage in public service work, including a substantial pro bono legal practice. That practice has never been more essential. The extraordinary events of the last 22 months highlight how certain populations—immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities,
- [Coronavirus and Implications on Employment Claims and Insurance](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-and-implications-on-employment-claims-and-insurance/) - My colleague, Jason Rubinstein, recently wrote a piece highlighting potential impacts the coronavirus pandemic might have on various commercial lines of insurance. Though too early to know the full extent of resulting lawsuits, it is only a matter of time before employers start to see claims by current or former employees stemming from issues related
- [Social Media Advertising Under CGL Coverage B (Part 1)](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2019/02/26/social-media-advertising-under-cgl-coverage-b-part-1/) - The following is Part I of a two-part series on the intersection between social media advertising and the lesser known portion of commercial general liability (“CGL”) policies—the illusive “Coverage B.” This first part will provide a brief overview of the prevalence of social media in today’s society and types of advertising found in the social
- [FAA Proposes Amendments to Rules Applicable to Drones](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2019/03/05/faa-proposes-amendments-to-rules-applicable-to-drones/) - Nearly four years ago I first wrote about the proliferation of commercial drones and the myriad of insurance and regulatory issues presented by their use. Since then, the commercial, industrial, and recreational drone markets have continued to expand at a dizzying pace. Correspondingly, changes in the regulatory, legal, and insurance landscapes applicable to drones will
- [The Opioid Crisis Costs Billions.  Will Insurance Pay For It?  (Part 2: “Occurrence”)](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2019/03/26/opioid-blog-part2/) - Every day we learn new horrors about America’s opioid epidemic. As discussed in my last entry, insurance issued to the prescription opioid industry may fund solutions to the crisis. In conjunction with litigation filed by governmental entities from across the nation, Gilbert LLP is analyzing that question. One significant source of coverage may be comprehensive
- [Life on the B Side: Social Media Advertising  Under CGL Coverage B (Part 2)](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2019/03/28/social-media-advertising-under-cgl-coverage-b-part-2/) - The following is Part II in our two-part series on the intersection between social media advertising and the lesser known portion of commercial general liability (“CGL”) policies—the elusive “Coverage B.” In Part I, we examined the prevalence of social media and social media advertising in today’s society. We also provided a brief overview of the
- [Tours in Trouble: A Rock Star’s Response to Coverage Denials Based on Physical Injury or Mental Health](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2019/07/03/tours-in-trouble-a-rock-stars-response-to-coverage-denials-based-on-physical-injury-or-mental-health/) - Touring is a major source of profits for today’s successful recording artists, and they spend considerable sums on venues and staging to bring music to their fans. But the list of things that can go wrong before and during a tour is almost endless. That’s why artists, tour companies, and record labels purchase various forms
- [Playing with Fyre: Insurance Considerations for Music Festival Organizers](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2019/09/12/playing-with-fyre-insurance-considerations-for-music-festival-organizers/) - Just weeks before it was set to begin, Woodstock 50 gasped its final breath. But the steady drumbeat of problems that caused organizers to cancel the event will only continue as financiers, artists, and organizers confront the range of legal issues that may now take center stage. Insurance will be key to addressing the Woodstock
- [Can U.S. Companies Insure Against a Trade War?](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/01/22/can-u-s-companies-insure-against-a-trade-war/) - The recent trade deal between the U.S. and China was welcome news for U.S. companies with investments in China. The tenuous relationship between the countries, however, continues to cause substantial uncertainty for U.S. investors. Their concerns are not unique to China—the Trump Administration has taken an aggressive trade stance even with nations usually considered friendly,
- [Coronavirus and Commerce: Possible Insurance Implications](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/03/12/coronavirus-and-commerce-possible-insurance-implications/) - The coronavirus pandemic and its consequences are spreading throughout the world at an alarming rate. Governments at all levels and the private sector are scrambling desperately to mitigate these consequences even as new closures, stricter quarantines, and fresh fears develop on an hourly basis. While some industries are more directly impacted than others (e.g., airlines
- [Businesses At Risk Of COVID-19-Related Lawsuits Should Consider Providing Notice of Circumstance Under Current Claims-Made Liability Policies](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/03/23/businesses-at-risk-of-future-lawsuits-related-to-covid-19-should-consider-providing-notice-of-circumstance-under-current-claims-made-liability-insurance-policies/) - Health and safety are rightly everyone’s first priority as COVID-19’s unprecedented impact continues to grow each day. But businesses should also start considering what future lawsuits they may face related to COVID-19 and how to protect their rights under third-party liability insurance policies intended to cover such lawsuits. One key issue every business should consider
- [Non-Public Companies Should Not Forget D&O Insurance When Evaluating Coverage That May Respond To COVID-19-Related Losses](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/03/25/non-public-companies-should-not-forget-do-insurance-when-evaluating-coverage-that-may-respond-to-covid-19-related-losses/) - Though most initial COVID-19 insurance-related analysis is focusing on first-party insurance, companies should also review their third-party insurance coverage in response to this pandemic. Non-public companies would be well-advised in this review not to overlook directors and officers (“D&O”) insurance, which often provides quite broad liability coverage to such companies. Although D&O coverage for public
- [Social Distancing During Wedding Season:  Mitigating Loss and Securing Insurance Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/03/26/social-distancing-during-wedding-season-mitigating-loss-and-securing-insurance-coverage/) - In a typical year, March flowers hint at wedding showers soon to be celebrated. But 2020 is not a typical year. As travel and crowd size restrictions continue to tighten, the wedding industry—which relies on large gatherings of people, many of whom travel for the occasion—has been and will continue to be significantly impacted. And
- [Legislation Enabling Policyholders to Obtain Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Claims Is Constitutional (Part 1)](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/05/26/legislation-enabling-policyholders-to-obtain-insurance-coverage-for-coronavirus-claims-is-constitutional-part-1/) - The Coronavirus Crisis On top of its human toll, the coronavirus pandemic has had massive economic effects. Stay-at-home orders, which remain in place in much of the United States, have resulted in massive layoffs, spiraling claims for unemployment compensation, and unprecedented federal aid. Many businesses affected by the pandemic have turned to their insurers seeking
- [Legislation Enabling Policyholders to Obtain Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Claims Is Constitutional (Part 2)](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/05/27/legislation-enabling-policyholders-to-obtain-insurance-coverage-for-coronavirus-claims-is-constitutional-part-2/) - In Part One of this post, we discussed proposed legislation addressing the rights of policyholders to business interruption coverage for coronavirus claims and the insurance industry’s objection that this legislation would violate the Contracts Clause of the United States Constitution. Below, we discuss the test for whether a state law violates the Contracts Clause, the
- [Reasons for Communicating Clearly with Your Insurer Regarding the Scope of Coverage Before Purchasing Cyber Insurance](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/06/03/reasons-for-communicating-clearly-with-your-insurer-regarding-the-scope-of-coverage-before-purchasing-cyber-insurance/) - Purchasing cyber insurance is notoriously complex—standard form policies do not currently exist, many key terms setting the scope of coverage have not been analyzed by courts, and cyber risks are complicated and constantly evolving. Given these complexities, prospective policyholders should consider, before purchasing a cyber policy, communicating their expectations for coverage in clear and specific
- [Interplay of Mitigation and COVID Business Interruption Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/06/24/interplay-of-mitigation-and-covid-business-interruption-claims/) - On June 15, 2020, Society Insurance (“Society”) filed a motion in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin seeking dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit that seeks insurance coverage for COVID-19-related losses incurred by certain bars and restaurants in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Tennessee. Rising Dough, Inc., et al. v. Society
- [Proposed Legislation Regarding Business Interruption Insurance for COVID-19 Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/07/15/proposed-legislation-regarding-business-interruption-insurance-for-covid-19-claims/) - In recent writings, we’ve informed you about insurance legislation introduced in several states to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. This legislation generally seeks to compel insurers to provide coverage for the business interruption insurance their policyholders purchased and forbids insurers from arguing that coverage is precluded by virus exclusions or by “physical damage” to property
- [Renewed Shutdowns/Restrictions Present Interesting Issues Regarding COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/07/20/renewed-shutdowns-restrictions-present-interesting-issues-regarding-covid-19-business-interruption-claims/) - In recent weeks we have published multiple pieces on issues related to the calculation of damages under business interruption policies for losses associated with COVID-19 shutdowns/restrictions. Unlike more conventional business interruption claims, such as losses associated with a hurricane, COVID-19 claims are likely to be more complicated regarding the end date for loss calculations, especially
- [Insurer Suggests Some Viruses Can Knock Down Buildings, Just Not COVID](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/10/15/insurer-suggests-some-viruses-can-knock-down-buildings-just-not-covid/) - Insurers like to trumpet litigation wins on COVID business interruption coverage, but it’s helpful to actually read the decisions. Take the recent It’s Nice--Chicken Shack case. The best part of it is the insurer arguing that viruses can cause property damage, which it contended (incorrectly) requires damage to a building’s structure. The insurer did so
- [Bedrock Principles of Insurance Contract Interpretation May Aid Policyholders Seeking Coverage for Losses Due to COVID-19](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/10/20/bedrock-principles-of-insurance-contract-interpretation-may-aid-policyholders-seeking-coverage-for-losses-due-to-covid-19/) - Determining how an insurance policy applies to a situation not anticipated by the policy’s drafters often results in disputes between an insurer and a policyholder. So, it’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic, which is unprecedented in many respects, has led to numerous differences of opinion regarding the extent to which various types of insurance
- [North Carolina Court Holds That All Risk Policies Cover COVID-19 Business Income and Extra Expense Losses as a Matter of Law](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/10/23/north-carolina-court-holds-that-all-risk-policies-cover-covid-19-business-income-and-extra-expense-losses-as-a-matter-of-law-2/) - On several occasions, my law partner Mark Packman and I have published articles discussing that initial COVID-19 insurance coverage decisions going the insurance industry’s way are not a silver bullet for insurers. We have explained that individual or consolidated claims should be assessed on their own merits because factors such as specific policy language, jurisdiction,
- [Securing Coverage for Wrongful Termination](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2019/02/11/securing-coverage-for-wrongful-termination/) - Employers can be subject to a wide array of employment-related claims and often purchase employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) to ensure that they have broad coverage if and when they face such claims. For example, employers that purchase EPLI would expect that their insurer would provide coverage for any wrongful termination or retaliation claims that
- [The Opioid Crisis Costs Billions.  Will Insurance Pay For It?  (Part 1)](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2019/01/10/opioid-blog-part1/) - There is an opioid crisis plaguing the United States. Millions of Americans are addicted, and tens of thousands die annually from overdoses. Nationally, the number of people who take prescription opioids for non-medical purposes is greater than the number who use cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens combined. To address this problem, hundreds of governmental entities have
- [The Bedivere Liquidation – What Matters for Policyholders?](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2021/04/06/the-bedivere-liquidation/) - The Bedivere Insurance Company, formerly known as OneBeacon Insurance Company, was placed into liquidation on March 11, 2021. Once writing commercial, workers’ compensation, and automobile liability insurance policies nationwide, the company had stopped writing most new or renewal business over a decade ago. As a Pennsylvania-domiciled insurance company, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will oversee the
- [Winter Storms Projected to Be Largest Insured Loss in Texas History—Secure Your Safety and Property and Preserve Your Insurance Rights](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2021/02/22/winter-storms-projected-to-be-largest-insured-loss-in-texas-history-secure-your-safety-and-property-and-preserve-your-insurance-rights/) - The subzero temperatures and winter storms that swept through Texas and surrounding states this past week have left millions without power and/or water, subject to rolling blackouts, fighting frozen and/or bursting pipes, with collapsed roofs, or forced business closures. Once immediate health and safety is secured, individuals and companies alike will need to shift their
- [Opportunities for the Biden Administration to Reverse Failed Trump Policy on Cuba – Part 2](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2021/02/19/opportunities-for-the-biden-administration-to-reverse-failed-trump-policy-on-cuba-part-2/) - Over the years, Gilbert LLP has been involved in many facets of Cuban-American relations. As a new presidential administration settles in, we have developed several recommendations for undoing President Trump’s isolationist policies and effectuating meaningful changes to U.S.-Cuban relations without Congressional involvement. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we offered proposals to improve family
- [Opportunities for the Biden Administration to Reverse Failed Trump Policy on Cuba – Part 1](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2021/02/08/opportunities-for-the-biden-administration-to-reverse-failed-trump-policy-on-cuba-part-1/) - Potentially no country has more to gain from a new U.S. presidential administration than Cuba. President Trump has spent the last four years ratcheting up sanctions on Cuba and rolling back prior efforts to normalize relations in an effort to cripple the Cuban government and force a regime change. Whether President Biden will return to
- [Administration of Coronavirus Vaccines May Raise Constitutional Issues](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/2020/12/21/administration-of-coronavirus-vaccines-may-raise-constitutional-issues/) - With the development of COVID-19 vaccines, the world may finally be looking at a solution to the pandemic that has plagued all of us for the past year. As several experts have noted, however, “Vaccines don’t prevent diseases; vaccinations do.” And that creates a potential problem, because, as experts in other fields have noted, many

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- [Updated Legal Developments](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/updated-legal-developments/) - The COVID-19 legal landscape is evolving daily. Teams of Gilbert attorneys are utilizing our deep commercial insurance expertise to constantly review and evaluate legal developments that will impact countless industries. In the links below, you will find up-to-date information on the new initiatives from courthouses to statehouses. As you consider the difficult environment before you,
- [Updated Legal Developments: Directors & Officers](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/updated-legal-developments-do/) - A Gilbert COVID-19 Webinar on D&O Insurance, April 15, 2020 On April 15, Gilbert attorneys Rachel Kronowitz and Dan Wolf conducted a timely and valuable webinar entitled “Directors & Officers Insurance: Key Considerations for COVID-19.” The webinar was hosted by Perrin Conferences, and can be seen in its entirety here. Who’s Zoomin’ Who? New Lawsuit
- [Updated Legal Developments: Executive Orders](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/updated-legal-developmentsexecutive-orders/) - Mayoral Orders and Proclamations Provide Further Support for Business Interruption and Property Insurance Claims, April 6, 2020 Mayors are joining governors and legislators throughout the country in issuing orders that may support policyholder efforts to obtain business interruption and property damage coverage for COVID-19-related losses. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has issued Emergency
- [Updated Legal Developments: Federal and State Legislation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/updated-legal-developmentsstate-legislation/) - State: Legislative Efforts to Address the Ongoing Effects of COVID-19 on Insurance, September 1, 2020 State legislators across the country continue to propose legislation aimed at addressing the ongoing effects of coronavirus on businesses. Here are some of the recent legislative developments: In Pennsylvania, the Business Interruption Insurance Act, House Bill No. 2759, was recently
- [Updated Legal Developments: Insurance Industry](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/updated-legal-developmentsinsurance-industry/) - School Suppliers and COVID-related Business Interruption Insurance Coverage, August 11, 2020 As fall approaches, schools across the country are preparing for a year unlike any other. While much of the current conversation centers around whether, and how, to reopen schools, the downstream effects of school closures on businesses has been the topic of much less
- [Updated Legal Developments: Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/updated-legal-developments-litigation/) - Centralizing COVID-related Insurance Coverage Lawsuits, October 13, 2020 The Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (“JPML”) decided last week to centralize more than 30 lawsuits seeking business interruption coverage from Society Insurance Company in the Northern District of Illinois. In July, the JPML had considered requests to centralize all federal litigation nationwide involving business interruption coverage
- [Updated Legal Developments: Regulatory Action](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/updated-legal-developmentsregulatory-action/) - Regulators Discount Prospects for Business Interruption Coverage, April 24, 2020 As businesses continue to streamline operations or shutter altogether, state insurance commissioners are publicly tamping down expectations regarding the prospects for business interruption coverage arising from COVID-19 closures. On April 17, the Insurance Commissioner for Washington, Mike Kriedler, stated that the “vast majority” of insurance
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- [Covid-19: Sure it's physical injury to tangible property!](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/covid-19-sure-its-physical-injury-to-tangible-property/) - Insurers argue that business closures due to COVID-19 are not covered by business interruption insurance because COVID-19 does not cause physical injury to tangible property. This is plainly incorrect. A building does not have to have been burned to the ground or structurally damaged to have suffered physical injury. There is abundant precedent for treating
- [COVID-19 RESOURCES](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/covid-19-resources/) - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the world, Gilbert attorneys are assisting clients with their COVID-19 insurance issues, and providing real-time legal counsel to businesses and governments throughout the United States. The commercial insurance implications of the pandemic are growing, and changing daily. Gilbert attorneys are analyzing developments at courthouses, in governments, and in
- [Business Interruption Coverage and the Period of Restoration](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/business-interruption-coverage-and-the-period-of-restoration/) - As we have discussed elsewhere, many businesses feeling the impact of coronavirus have turned to their insurers for “business interruption” coverage. If a business has purchased such coverage, it generally can expect its insurer to provide the income it would have received in the absence of the event which caused the “interruption” to its business.
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- [GILBERT LLP COVID-19 INSIGHTS](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/gilbert-llp-covid-19-insights/) - COVID-19 Insurance Recovery, One Year LaterBy Sarah SradersApril 13, 2021 Administration of Coronavirus Vaccines May Raise Constitutional IssuesBy Mark PackmanDecember 21, 2020 Insurer-Friendly COVID-19 Case Law Is No Silver BulletLaw360By Michael RushNovember 20, 2020 North Carolina Court Holds That All Risk Policies Cover COVID-19 Business Income and Extra Expense Losses as a Matter of LawBy
- [COVID-19 Insurance Recovery, One Year Later](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/covid-19-insurance-recovery-one-year-later/) - More than a year after the coronavirus changed life as we know it, litigation regarding insurance coverage for COVID-19 losses shows no signs of slowing down. Courts nationwide have considered hundreds of business interruption cases over the past year, and, as we’ve observed before, a policyholder’s chance of success has varied depending on such things
- [Who’s Zoomin’ Who?  New Lawsuit Showcases Ripple Effects of Coronavirus Problem](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/whos-zoomin-who-new-lawsuit-showcases-ripple-effects-of-coronavirus-problem/) - April 13, 2020 A new class action against Zoom Video Communications, Inc., demonstrates the wide scope of businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. As everyone knows, Zoom sells software that allows users to conduct meetings by video. Usage has stepped up dramatically since more people have begun working remotely in response to the pandemic and
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- [South Carolina Introduces Legislation Regarding Business Interruption Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/south-carolina-introduces-legislation-regarding-business-interruption-coverage/) - April 13, 2020 South Carolina legislators are the latest to introduce a bill addressing business interruption coverage in the wake of COVID-19. The South Carolina bill is similar to those introduced in other states, but notably specifies that an insurer may not deny a claim for loss of use and occupancy or business interruption with
- [Suit Against Nursing Home Alleges Nursing Home in Washington Failed to Protect Residents](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/suit-against-nursing-home-alleges-nursing-home-in-washington-failed-to-protect-residents/) - April 15, 2020 As we reported last week, we’re starting to see personal injury actions against cruise ship lines claiming that they failed to protect passengers from the coronavirus. Now we’re starting to see similar suits against other industries. A wrongful death action has been brought against a nursing home in Washington state that was
- [School Suppliers and COVID-related Business Interruption Insurance Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/school-suppliers-and-covid-related-business-interruption-insurance-coverage/) - As fall approaches, schools across the country are preparing for a year unlike any other. While much of the current conversation centers around whether, and how, to reopen schools, the downstream effects of school closures on businesses has been the topic of much less discussion. For example, companies that provide school lunches may find their
- [Regulators Press Insurers on Business Interruption Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/regulators-press-insurers-on-business-interruption-coverage/) - April 6, 2020 Regulators in New York and California have begun to press insurers on their handling of business interruption and other claims related to COVID-19. The New York Department of Financial Services has issued a letter instructing property and casualty insurers authorized to do business in the state to provide “certain information regarding the
- [Regulators Discount Prospects for Business Interruption Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/regulators-discounts-prospects-for-business-interruption-coverage/) - April 24, 2020 As businesses continue to streamline operations or shutter altogether, state insurance commissioners are publicly tamping down expectations regarding the prospects for business interruption coverage arising from COVID-19 closures. On April 17, the Insurance Commissioner for Washington, Mike Kriedler, stated that the “vast majority” of insurance policies issued in the state that provide
- [Plaintiffs Argue for Nationwide Resolution of Insurance Coverage Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/plaintiffs-argue-for-nationwide-resolution-of-insurance-coverage-claims/) - April 22, 2020 We’ve seen the number of cases brought against insurers regarding business interruption coverage increase rapidly in the last several weeks. More recently, we’ve started to see class actions brought in federal courts – typically, these plaintiffs seek to bring claims on behalf of a nationwide class against a single insurer. Now, a
- [New York and Louisiana Join State Legislatures Proposing Business Interruption Insurance Statutes for COVID-19](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/new-york-and-louisiana-join-state-legislatures-proposing-business-interruption-insurance-statutes-for-covid-19/) - April 6, 2020 The number of state legislatures taking action to help businesses recover under their insurance policies continues to grow. On March 16, New Jersey was the first state to propose legislation addressing business interruption coverage. Since then, four more states – Massachusetts, Ohio, and most recently, New York and Louisiana – have followed
- [New York Amends Proposed Business Interruption Coverage Legislation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/new-york-amends-proposed-business-interruption-coverage-legislation/) - April 30, 2020 As we noted at the beginning of April, New York is one of a growing number of states that has introduced legislation that would construe insurance policies that provide coverage for loss of use and occupancy and business interruption to include coverage for business interruption resulting from COVID-19. Unlike the bills introduced
- [More and More State Legislators Address Business Interruption Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/more-and-more-state-legislators-address-business-interruption-coverage/) - April 10, 2020 State lawmakers continue to propose legislation designed to allow businesses to recover COVID-19 losses under their insurance policies. In addition to those mentioned in our previous update, Pennsylvania lawmakers have now put forth two bills regarding business interruption. The first, like many we’ve seen, provides that an insurance policy that insures against
- [Mayoral Orders and Proclamations Provide Further Support for Business Interruption and Property Insurance Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/mayoral-orders-and-proclamations-provide-further-support-for-business-interruption-and-property-insurance-claims/) - April 6, 2020 Mayors are joining governors and legislators throughout the country in issuing orders that may support policyholder efforts to obtain business interruption and property damage coverage for COVID-19-related losses. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has issued Emergency Executive Order No. 100, which provides that “this order is given because of the
- [Litigation Update: Business Interruption Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/litigation-update-business-interruption-coverage/) - May 20, 2020 This past Thursday, Judge Valerie Caproni of the Southern District of New York denied a request for a preliminary injunction that would require an insurer to immediately cover Social Life Magazine, Inc.’s business interruption losses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. In an oral decision at a telephonic hearing, Judge Caproni reasoned that
- [Legislative Efforts to Address the Ongoing Effects of COVID-19 on Insurance](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/state-legislative-efforts-to-address-the-ongoing-effects-of-covid-19-on-insurance/) - State legislators across the country continue to propose legislation aimed at addressing the ongoing effects of coronavirus on businesses. Here are some of the recent legislative developments: In Pennsylvania, the Business Interruption Insurance Act, House Bill No. 2759, was recently referred to the House Insurance Committee. Similar to other proposed legislation that we’ve seen, this
- [Lawsuits Against Universities Seeking Return of Tuition and Other Fees](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/lawsuits-against-universities-seeking-return-of-tuition-and-other-fees/) - April 30, 2020 As we’ve previously reported, we’re starting to see lawsuits brought against companies in certain industries related to COVID-19. The latest in this trend are suits filed against colleges and universities that discontinued on-campus classes in the wake of the pandemic and shifted to online classes. In connection with the shift in teaching
- [Lawsuit Against Cruise Line Highlights Need for Businesses to Check Their Liability Insurance Policies for Potential Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/lawsuit-against-cruise-line-highlights-need-for-businesses-to-check-their-liability-insurance-policies-for-potential-coverage/) - April 8, 2020 We’re starting to see more lawsuits brought by people who say that businesses failed to protect them from the coronavirus. Just yesterday, a class action was filed in Florida by cruise ship passengers against Costa Cruises (a subsidiary of Carnival), alleging that Costa was negligent in failing to warn passengers that a
- [Insurers Acknowledge Q1 2020 Losses Related to COVID-19 Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/insurers-acknowledge-q1-2020-losses-related-to-covid-19-claims/) - May 14, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic has grown, insurers have been repeatedly attempting to send the message that the policies they have issued, such as property policies providing business interruption losses, are not intended to cover losses resulting from the pandemic. In stark contrast to that message, however, several insurers have recently reported significant
- [Insurer files Motion to Dismiss in Florida COVID-19 Dispute](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/insurer-files-motion-to-dismiss-in-florida-covid-19-dispute/) - May 7, 2020 DTW 1991 Underwriting Limited has filed a motion to dismiss a case brought by Prime Time Sports Grill, a restaurant in Tampa that is seeking insurance coverage for its COVID-19-related losses. The insurer argues that Prime Time failed to allege a “direct physical loss of or damage to property” at its premises, and
- [Congress Turns Attention to Potential Business Indemnity](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/congress-turns-attention-to-potential-business-indemnity/) - May 14, 2020 Although COVID-19 infections remain prevalent, and in many locations continue to rise, jurisdictions at the federal, state, and local levels are increasingly turning their attention to reopening the economy. As we have discussed in prior posts, reopening will present multiple challenges, including the threat to businesses that do reopen that they will
- [Centralizing COVID-related Insurance Coverage Lawsuits](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/centralizing-covid-related-insurance-coverage-lawsuits/) - The Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation (“JPML”) decided last week to centralize more than 30 lawsuits seeking business interruption coverage from Society Insurance Company in the Northern District of Illinois. In July, the JPML had considered requests to centralize all federal litigation nationwide involving business interruption coverage claims arising out of the coronavirus pandemic. The
- [Businesses Nationwide are Filing Suit to Determine Insurance Coverage in the Wake of Coronavirus](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/businesses-nationwide-are-filing-suit-to-determine-insurance-coverage-in-the-wake-of-coronavirus/) - April 10, 2020 Businesses across the country are filing suit against their insurers to determine coverage for their COVID-19 losses. The first such lawsuit, Cajun Conti LLC, et al. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, et al., was filed by owners of a New Orleans restaurant on March 16, and since then, restaurants, movie theaters,
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- [Gilbert Honored With Outstanding Achievement Awards](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-honored-with-outstanding-achievement/) - Gilbert LLP was recently honored with two Outstanding Achievement Awards by the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (“WLC”). Michael Rush, Meredith Neely, and Janet Sanchez joined WLC in filing a lawsuit on behalf of female construction workers who experienced near-constant sexual harassment on the job. Their case resulted in a favorable
- [Gilbert Celebrates 25 Years](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-celebrates-25-years/) - Gilbert is proud to be celebrating its 25th year of superior legal work for its clients. We are connecting with our roots, expanding our services, and reaching into the community. We hope you will join us as we commemorate this milestone throughout 2026. 25th Anniversary Party Community Service Anniversary Video Read Our 25th Anniversary Announcement
- [Gilbert Attorneys and Staff Tackle Housing Repair Project With Rebuilding Together DC * Alexandria](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-attorneys-and-staff-tackle-housing-repair-project-with-rebuilding-together-dc-alexandria/) - Gilbert attorneys and staff made a hands-on contribution to their community today, working with the non-profit Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria to help a family in Washington’s Southeast neighborhood with a range of home repair and improvement projects. Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria and its volunteers seek to help create healthy neighborhoods in the DC
- [Gilbert LLP Announces 14 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Awardees](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-announces-14-capital-pro-bono-honor-roll-awardees/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that 14 of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2025 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes the contributions of those D.C. Bar members and others authorized to perform legal work who donated 50 hours or more of pro bono service in the last calendar year. “Pro bono
- [Gilbert LLP Applauds Avon Bankruptcy Plan Confirmation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-applauds-avon-bankruptcy-plan-confirmation/) - Gilbert LLP applauds the recent U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware confirmation of the bankruptcy Plan in In re AIO US, Inc., et al. Former owners of the iconic Avon cosmetics brand, Avon Products, Inc. and various of its affiliates filed for bankruptcy in 2024, and shortly thereafter retained Gilbert LLP. At the time of
- [Gilbert LLP Adds Healthcare Provider Reimbursement Practice](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-adds-healthcare-provider-reimbursement-practice/) - Gilbert LLP recently made a strategic decision to expand its practice into the complex and growing field of healthcare provider reimbursements. This field meshes naturally with Gilbert’s core strengths in the areas of insurance recovery and complex litigation, including antitrust litigation and multi-district litigation. The practice focuses on helping medical providers large and small and
- [Gilbert Releases Video Celebrating Firm’s 25th Anniversary](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-releases-video-celebrating-firms-25th-anniversary/) - Gilbert LLP, a premier law firm specializing in complex dispute resolution and insurance recovery, released a new video today commemorating its 25 years of expert legal service. The video highlights Gilbert’s record of success, fierce devotion to its clients, and spirit of camaraderie. The firm will mark its 25th year with a series of events
- [Gilbert LLP Commemorates 25th Year of Expert Legal Work](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-commemorates-25th-year-of-expert-legal-work/) - Gilbert LLP, a leader in complex dispute resolution, insurance law, and mass tort bankruptcy, launched its 25th year anniversary today with plans to commemorate the milestone throughout 2026. Kami Quinn, Gilbert LLP’s Chair, said: “Twenty-five years ago, this firm was born. Combining the forces of a gentleman litigator, a dean of the insurance coverage bar,
- [Gilbert Attorneys Help Secure Injunction to Protect Worshippers at Sensitive Locations](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-attorneys-help-secure-injunction-to-protect-worshippers-at-sensitive-locations/) - The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order Friday temporarily enjoining the Trump administration’s policy that rolled back immigration-related protections at certain “sensitive locations” such as houses of worship. Gilbert is proud to have played a major role in securing this important victory. For many years, the government maintained a policy where it
- [Gilbert LLP Expands With Addition of New Partner](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-expands-with-addition-of-new-partner/) - Gilbert LLP, a premier law firm specializing in complex dispute resolution and insurance recovery, announced today that Matt Lavin, Esq., joined the firm as partner effective February 1. He comes to Gilbert from Arnall Golden Gregory where he was a Healthcare and Commercial Litigation partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. Matt’s arrival is a
- [Gilbert LLP Wins Access to Key Documents for Rite Aid Post-Bankruptcy Trust Over Objections by Debtors](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-wins-access-to-key-documents-for-rite-aid-post-bankruptcy-trust-over-objections-by-debtors/) - Attorneys at Gilbert LLP recently prevailed in a dispute with the In re New Rite Aid, LLC debtors regarding access to certain documents that debtors refused to produce despite their relevance to the insurance coverage claims Gilbert LLP is pursuing on behalf of a post-bankruptcy trust established to compensate victims of the opioid crisis. Over
- [Daniel Wolf Discusses Insurance Impacts of Feds’ Cyber Pullback in Law360 Insurance Authority Article](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/feds-cyber-pullback-offers-little-relief-to-insurance-pros/) - Read article at Law360.
- [Gilbert LLP Congratulates Two Associates on Receiving “Young Lawyers of the Year” Awards](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-congratulates-two-associates-on-receiving-young-lawyers-of-the-year-awards/) - Gilbert LLP is proud to announce that two of its associates, Ifenanya Agwu and December Huddleston, have been named 2025 Young Lawyers of the Year by the Bar Association of the District of Columbia (“BADC”). Ife and December are being recognized for their hard work and generosity in serving as Associate Coordinators for Legal Aid
- [Gilbert LLP Secures Landmark Win for Talc Claimants in Presperse Bankruptcy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-secures-landmark-win-for-talc-claimants-in-presperse-bankruptcy/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gilbert LLP, a premier law firm specializing in complex dispute resolution, announced today its successful representation of the Official Committee of Talc Claimants (“TCC”) and the Future Talc Personal Injury Claimants (“FCR”) in the bankruptcy proceedings for Presperse Corporation, In re Presperse Corporation, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District
- [Gilbert LLP Part of Legal Coalition Representing Religious Groups in Suit<br>Against Trump-Vance Administration Over Immigration Raids at Houses of Worship](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-part-of-legal-coalition-representing-religious-groups-in-suit-against-trump-vance-administration-over-immigration-raids-at-houses-of-worship/) - WASHINGTON, DC - On July 28, Gilbert LLP joined with Democracy Forward and the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs to file a lawsuit on behalf of a wide range of religious groups over the Trump-Vance Administration’s immigration rescission of long- standing policies prohibiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) enforcement activities at
- [Religious Groups Sue Trump-Vance Administration Over Immigration Raids at Houses of Worship](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/religious-groups-sue-trump-vance-administration-over-immigration-raids-at-houses-of-worship/) - Boston, MA — A large coalition of faith groups filed a lawsuit today against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Secretary Kristi Noem over the sweeping and aggressive immigration policy that gives free rein to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to conduct enforcement actions in and around houses of worship and other “sensitive locations.” The
- [Gilbert LLP Announces 10 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Awardees](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-announces-10-capital-pro-bono-honor-roll-awardees/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that 10 of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes the contributions of those D.C. Bar members and others authorized to perform legal work who donated 50 hours or more of pro bono service in the last calendar year. A key
- [Gilbert LLP Brings on Two New Partners](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-brings-on-two-new-partners/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington-D.C. law firm that specializes in insurance and complex dispute resolution, announced today that it has added two seasoned litigators to its partnership. Sonia Murphy and Charlie Cooper both started with the firm on March 10. Murphy and Cooper have more than 30 years combined experience litigating an extensive range of matters.
- [Eleven Gilbert Attorneys Named to 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/thirteen-gilbert-attorneys-named-to-2023-capital-pro-bono-honor-roll/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that 11 of its attorneys have been recognized on the 2023 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes the contributions of those D.C. Bar members and others authorized to perform legal work who donated 50 hours or more of pro bono service in the last calendar year. A key
- [Gilbert and Washington Lawyers’ Committee Represent Inmates Alleging Violence at Federal Prison](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-and-washington-lawyers-committee-represent-inmates-alleging-violence-at-federal-prison/) - Gilbert LLP and the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (WLC) called attention today to a powerful article published on December 17 by the Marshall Project and NPR that highlights the “culture of violence” aimed at prisoners in a federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facility in Virginia. Gilbert has partnered with WLC
- [Gilbert LLP Earns Mansfield Certification](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-earns-mansfield-certification/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that it has earned the Mansfield Certification, a project created by the Diversity Lab to highlight law firm efforts to increase the diversity of their leadership. To achieve certification, Gilbert committed to specific numerical targets established by Mansfield for diversity in gender, race, and other underrepresented groups. The firm pledged to
- [Gilbert Attorney Lelia Parker Named to Board of Directors of Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-attorney-lelia-parker-named-to-board-of-directors-of-maryland-volunteer-lawyers-service/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that Lelia Parker was recently named to the Board of Directors of the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS). MVLS is the largest provider of pro bono legal services to low-income Marylanders. Its goal is to remove barriers to justice through free civil legal help, community engagement, and advocacy for equitable laws.
- [Gilbert LLP Statement Regarding United States Supreme Court Petition Seeking the Writ of Certiorari in Cohen v. Trump, et al.](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-dougherty-statement-re-cohen-petition/) - On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Gilbert LLP filed a petition seeking grant of the writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of Michael Cohen in his Bivens suit against Donald J. Trump and other federal officials. Cohen challenges his 2020 incarceration after being approved for release to home confinement. Judge Alvin
- [Gilbert LLP Announces New Subsidiary, Tesseract Data Services](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-announces-new-subsidiary-tesseract-data-services/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. firm specializing in complex dispute resolution, announced today its creation of Tesseract Data Services (TDS), a legal technology subsidiary that will provide a full range of the highest caliber legal technology and advisory services, meeting clients’ needs to comply with regulatory and litigation-related demands while proactively addressing compliance, investigative, and
- [Gilbert LLP Works to Protect Mental Health Benefits in Federal Prisons](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-works-to-protect-mental-health-benefits-in-federal-prisons/) - WASHINGTON, DC – In late March, Gilbert LLP filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia against the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (“BOP”), the Regional Director of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the BOP, the Warden at United States Penitentiary, Lee (“USP Lee”) and USP
- [Statement of Jon Dougherty, Gilbert LLP, in the Matter of Cohen v. Trump](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/statement-of-jon-dougherty-gilbert-llp-in-the-matter-of-cohen-v-trump/) - Yesterday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit declined to grant en banc review of Michael Cohen’s appeal of the dismissal of his complaint against former President Donald J. Trump, Attorney General William Barr, and other federal officials. As the Second Circuit rarely grants en banc review, this result, while disappointing, was
- [Gilbert LLP Statement Re: Cohen En Banc Review](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-statement-re-cohen-en-banc-review/) - Today, Gilbert LLP asked the full Second Circuit to grant en banc review of the dismissal of Michael D. Cohen’s claims against Donald J. Trump, William Barr, and other federal officials. Mr. Cohen is seeking compensation for the violation of his civil liberties that Defendants committed when they locked him back in Otisville Federal Correctional
- [Gilbert Statement on Cohen v. Trump](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-statement-on-cohen-v-trump/) - Gilbert Of Counsel Jon-Michael Dougherty stated, "While we are of course disappointed in the Second Circuit’s ruling, our consistent expectation has been that this novel issue involving the appropriate remedy against a rogue President who seeks to use the prisons to silence his personal critics would need to be addressed by the United States Supreme
- [Gilbert Attorneys and Staff Give Back to the Community](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-attorneys-and-staff-give-back-to-the-community/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. --- During December, Gilbert attorneys and staff contributed their time and effort to vital public service projects in Washington, D.C. Gilbert’s “Season of Giving” began with a partnership with Miriam’s Kitchen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending chronic homelessness in D.C. Gilbert got creative, helping Miriam’s Kitchen make blankets for residents struggling with
- [Michael Cohen Asks 2nd Circ. To Revive Trump Payback Suit](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/michael-cohen-asks-2nd-circ-to-revive-trump-payback-suit/) - Michael Cohen on Thursday asked the Second Circuit to revive his lawsuit claiming former President Donald Trump had him locked up in retaliation for his plan to publish a book critical of his onetime boss, saying the former president's unprecedented actions should allow his case to proceed. Read more at Law360.
- [Delaware Court Authorizes $8 Million Supplemental Distribution In Chapter 7 Asbestos Case](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/delaware-court-authorizes-8-million-supplemental-distribution-in-chapter-7-asbestos-case/) - Earlier this summer we reported that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware had entered an order approving an interim pro-rata distribution of $15 million to unsecured creditors by Charles Forman, the Chapter 7 Trustee for National Service Industries, Inc. On October 2, 2023, the Court approved an additional, supplemental pro-rata distribution
- [Gilbert LLP Expands Its Legal Technology Expertise](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-expands-its-legal-technology-expertise/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that it has hired Sam Shirzadi as its Director of Litigation Support Services, a new position in the firm. The addition of Shirzadi is Gilbert’s next step in building a legal technology services portfolio that will be second-to-none in the industry. The effort is spearheaded by Todd Itami, who joined Gilbert
- [Fourteen Gilbert Attorneys Named to 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/fourteen-gilbert-attorneys-named-to-2022-capital-pro-bono-honor-roll/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that 14 of its attorneys – nearly half of the firm’s lawyers – have been recognized on the 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes the contributions of those D.C. Bar members and others authorized to perform legal work who donated 50 hours or more of pro bono
- [Gilbert Associate Teaches at Summer Legal Institute Sponsored by Just the Beginning](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-associate-teaches-at-summer-legal-institute-sponsored-by-just-the-beginning/) - Earlier this week, Gilbert associate Ife Agwu served as an instructor in Just the Beginning’s Summer Legal Institute, teaching a seminar that prepares high school students for oral arguments before a panel of legal professionals. The Institute, hosted by Howard University Law in Washington, D.C., is a five-day legal immersion program for students of color
- [Gilbert LLP Welcomes Todd Itami to the Firm Partnership](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-welcomes-todd-itami-to-the-firm-partnership/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that Todd Itami, an innovator in the application of technical e‑discovery skills, has joined the firm as partner. He will serve as the Director of Artificial Intelligence, Information Management, and E-Discovery. Itami, who was a Gilbert associate from 2014–2015, most recently served as Of Counsel at Covington & Burling, where he
- [Gilbert Lawyers Named to the Lawyers of Color Hot List](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-lawyers-named-to-the-lawyers-of-color-hot-list/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that two of its lawyers, Lelia Parker and December Huddleston, have been named to the 2023 Lawyers of Color Hot List. The list recognizes junior- and mid-level attorneys working in law firms, companies, and government agencies who show promise in their careers and demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing diversity in the
- [Gilbert LLP Participates in Housing Repair Project With Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-participates-in-housing-repair-project-with-rebuilding-together-dc-alexandria/) - Gilbert attorneys and staff made a hands-on contribution to their community today, working with the non-profit Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria to help a family in Washington’s Eastern Market neighborhood with a range of home repair and improvement projects. Rebuilding Together DC • Alexandria and its volunteers seek to help create healthy neighborhoods in the
- [Big Wall Street Banks Must Face CDS Auction Rigging Suit](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/big-wall-street-banks-must-face-cds-auction-rigging-suit/) - A New Mexico federal judge has ruled that a slew of Wall Street banks must face a proposed investor class action accusing them of conspiring to rig credit default swap auctions, largely rejecting a joint effort by the banks to dismiss the case. Read more at Law360.
- [Delaware Court Authorizes $15 Million Distribution in Chapter 7 Asbestos Case](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/delaware-court-authorizes-15-million-distribution-in-chapter-7-asbestos-case/) - On May 1, 2023, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware issued an order approving an interim pro‐rata distribution in the amount of $15 million to unsecured creditors by Charles Forman, the Chapter 7 Trustee for National Service Industries, Inc. As of the petition date, NSI was subject to thousands of personal
- [Cohen Seeks Damages At 2nd Circ. For Retaliatory Jail Time](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/cohen-seeks-damages-at-2nd-circ-for-retaliatory-jail-time/) - Law360 Former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen on Monday asked the Second Circuit to revive his lawsuit alleging he was thrown in prison as revenge for his plan to publish a book critical of his former boss, saying he is owed damages for the former president's attempt to silence him. A Manhattan federal judge erred
- [Gilbert Counsel Jon Dougherty Elected as Secretary of the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless’ Board of Directors](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-counsel-jon-dougherty-elected-as-secretary-of-the-washington-legal-clinic-for-the-homeless-board-of-directors/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. firm specializing in complex dispute resolution, announced today that Jon Dougherty, Of Counsel to the firm since 2022, has been elected as Secretary of the Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless’ Board of Directors. The Clinic’s mission is to use the law to make justice a reality for Washington area
- [Delaware Appellate Judge Upholds Bankruptcy Plan for Boy Scouts of America](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/delaware-appellate-judge-upholds-bankruptcy-plan-for-boy-scouts-of-america/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm specializing in complex dispute resolution, lauded yesterday’s decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware in In re: Boy Scouts of America and Delaware BSA LLC to uphold the U.S Bankruptcy Court’s 2022 order confirming the BSA’s Chapter 11 plan of reorganization over the objection
- [Michael Cohen Appeals Dismissal of Suit Challenging His Unconstitutional Treatment at Hands of Donald J. Trump, William Barr, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/michael-cohen-appeals-dismissal-of-suit-challenging-his-unconstitutional-treatment-at-hands-of-donald-j-trump-william-barr-and-the-federal-bureau-of-prisons/) - “In the United States of America, the President may not silence his critics by causing them to suffer in 100-degree prison cells for weeks while denying them access to their attorneys. But that is what Donald J. Trump did to Michael Cohen, with the help of his attorney general and officials in the federal Bureau
- [Gilbert LLP Announces Selection of Chris Leonardo as New Firm Partner](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-announces-selection-of-chris-leonardo-as-new-firm-partner/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that it has named Chris Leonardo to the firm’s partnership effective January 1, 2023. Leonardo has been with the firm since 2021, following a legal career spanning two decades. One of his practice specialties is advising a wide range of corporate and other clients in identifying, valuing, and monetizing legal assets
- [Gilbert LLP Helps Pass Maryland Law Protecting Disadvantaged Property Owners From Real Estate Speculators](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/disadvantaged-property-owners-targeted-by-real-estate-speculators-now-protected-under-new-maryland-partition-law-supported-by-gilbert-llp/) - Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed an important legal reform supported by Gilbert LLP into law this week that provides valuable protections for Maryland’s most vulnerable property owners. The Real Property – Partition of Property law closes loopholes that have permitted real estate speculators to force joint tenancy property owners to sell their land at auction
- [Gilbert LLP Helps Pass DC Law Protecting Disadvantaged Property Owners From Real Estate Speculators](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/disadvantaged-property-owners-targeted-by-real-estate-speculators-now-protected-under-new-dc-real-estate-partition-law-support-by-gilbert-llp/) - On November 21, 2022, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the Partition of Real Property Act of 2022, which protects owners of heirs property, often from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, from being victimized by real-estate speculators under prior partition law. Gilbert LLP partner Richard Shore and associate Rachel Jennings were actively involved on a pro
- [Gilbert Attorneys Named as “Go To Thought Leaders” by National Law Review](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-attorneys-named-as-go-to-thought-leaders-by-national-law-review/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that the National Law Review (NLR) has named firm attorneys Emily Grim, Alison Gaske, and Brandon Levey as Go To Thought Leaders for a joint article they published in 2022. They are one of 75 awardees from over 12,000 contributed submissions to the NLR in 2022. The trio’s award-winning article addressed insurance coverage
- [Cohen Lawsuit Against Trump Organization Moves Forward](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/cohen-lawsuit-against-trump-organization-moves-forward/) - On August 28, the Commercial Division for the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, ruled that Gilbert client Michael Cohen could move forward with his case against his former employer, the Trump Organization. Mr. Cohen is claiming that the Trump Organization failed to indemnify and advance attorneys’ fees and
- [Gilbert Secures Global Insurance Settlements in Asbestos Matter](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-secures-global-insurance-settlements-in-asbestos-matter-2/) - Following years of litigation in both state and Chapter 11 bankruptcy court on behalf of an insolvent boilermaker, Gilbert LLP recently secured over $20 million in settlements from insurers to fund a liquidating trust that is expected to pay out its assets to asbestos claimants over approximately four years. A variety of factors made the
- [Michael Cohen Secures Appellate Victory in Indemnification Lawsuit Against Trump Organization](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/michael-cohen-secures-appellate-victory-in-indemnification-lawsuit-against-trump-organization/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that a New York appellate court has unanimously ruled in favor of Michael Cohen and rejected a summary judgment motion by the Trump Organization that sought to end Mr. Cohen's lawsuit against the Trump Organization for indemnification of legal fees and costs. Read more here at Law360. This marks the third
- [Two Gilbert Attorneys Appointed as Alternate Hearing Committee Members by the D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/two-gilbert-attorneys-appointed/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that two of its attorneys, Jason Rubinstein and Chris Leonardo, have been appointed as Alternate Hearing Committee Members of the District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility. “Jason and Chris will be valuable members of any Hearing Committee,” said Kami Quinn, Chair of Gilbert LLP’s Executive Committee. “They provide Gilbert clients
- [Gilbert Partner Daniel Wolf Leads Panel on Corporate Director and Officer Liability](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-partner-daniel-wolf-leads-panel-on-corporate-director-and-officer-liability/) - Gilbert LLP partner Dan Wolf joined with attorneys from Williams & Connolly LLP last week to lead a webinar panel addressing recent trends in the law toward greater exposure for corporate officers and directors and how individuals can mitigate those exposures. The webinar was hosted by Strafford, a recognized leader in continuing legal education. The
- [Gilbert LLP Partner Jason Rubinstein Named to Board of Directors of Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-partner-jason-rubinstein-named-to-board-of-directors-of-legal-aid-society-of-the-district-of-columbia/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that Jason Rubinstein, a Gilbert partner, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia. Over the course of his career Mr. Rubinstein has maintained an active and diverse pro bono practice. For example, Mr. Rubinstein has: (1) provided representation to tenants
- [Law360 Publishes Gilbert Article Addressing Work and Office Operations in the Evolving Law Firm Environment](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/law360-publishes-gilbert-article-addressing-work-and-office-operations-in-the-evolving-law-firm-environment/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm that specializes in complex dispute resolution, announced today that Law360 published an article on August 29 written by two Gilbert attorneys, Kami Quinn and Adam Farra, entitled, “How Law Firm Operations Can Adjust to New COVID Realities.” Quinn is Gilbert’s chair and Farra is an associate at the
- [Gilbert LLP Announces Change in Leadership](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-announces-change-in-leadership/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington D.C. law firm that specializes in insurance recovery, mass tort bankruptcies, and complex dispute resolution, announced that effective today Scott Gilbert, the firm’s founder, will step down as chair of the firm, having served in that role for 21 years. The Gilbert partnership has elected a new Executive Committee to guide
- [Eleven Gilbert Attorneys Named to 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/eleven-gilbert-attorneys-named-to-2021-capital-pro-bono-honor-roll/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that 11 of its attorneys – more than one-third of the firm’s lawyers – have been recognized on the 2021 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. In informing those who have met the D.C. Courts standard for pro bono achievement, Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby and Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring said, “we rely
- [Gilbert Attorneys Work On-Site To Help Rebuild Kentucky Park Battered By Winter Tornadoes](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-attorneys-work-on-site-to-hep-rebuild-kentucky-park-battered-by-winter-tornadoes/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm that specializes in complex dispute resolution, recently joined the residents and leaders of Mayfield, Kentucky to help restore their community following this winter’s deadly tornadoes. Shortly after the tornadoes struck, Gilbert partnered with Mayfield and Disaster Relief at Work (DRAW) to assist in recovery efforts for this city
- [Gilbert LLP Helps Kentucky Town Rebuild Following Deadly Winter Tornadoes](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-helps-kentucky-town-rebuild-following-deadly-winter-tornadoes/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm that specializes in complex dispute resolution, announced today that it has engaged in a dynamic new pro bono project to assist the victims of this winter’s deadly tornadoes in Kentucky. With a goal of having lasting impact in a community, Gilbert has partnered with Disaster Relief at Work
- [Victory For Racial Equity In Maryland Real Property Law](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/victory-for-racial-equity-in-maryland-real-property-law/) - Gilbert LLP is pleased to report that legislation we actively supported to promote racial equity in real property law was passed by the Maryland legislature last week. Gilbert LLP partner Richard Shore and associate Rachel Jennings have been building coalitions to support the bill’s enactment for more than a year and testified in favor of
- [Gilbert LLP Secures Freedom for Persecuted Immigrant](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-secures-freedom-for-persecuted-immigrant/) - On March 20, 2020, Gilbert LLP successfully prevented the deportation of a Honduran man under terms of the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”). Gilbert’s client, a 19-year old Honduran who escaped persecution at the hands of deadly Honduran street gangs, was granted deferral of removal, a CAT designation which prohibits deportation to a country where it
- [Gilbert Attorneys Richard Shore and Rachel Jennings Testify in Support of Maryland Legislation to Protect Home and Land Ownership of Disadvantaged Groups](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-attorneys-richard-shore-and-rachel-jennings-testify-in-support-of-maryland-legislation-to-protect-home-and-land-ownership-of-disadvantaged-groups/) - Gilbert partner Richard Shore and associate Rachel Jennings testified in February before committees of the Maryland House of Delegates and Senate in support of a bill to protect economically disadvantaged property owners from abusive tactics that allow real estate speculators to acquire family owned "heirs" property and other real property subject to partition laws for
- [Gilbert LLP: Our Pro Bono Work on Parole Matters – William Lumpkin's Story](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-our-pro-bono-work-on-parole-matters-william-lumpkins-story/) - As part of our diverse Pro Bono practice, Gilbert LLP represents incarcerated individuals in several different types of matters, including parole proceedings before the U.S. Parole Commission. William Lumpkin was one of our parole clients. When we learned about his case from the Washington Lawyers' Committee in 2020, just a few weeks prior to his
- [Gilbert LLP Lauds Mallinckrodt Bankruptcy Confirmation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-lauds-mallinckrodt-bankruptcy-confirmation/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm specializing in complex dispute resolution, heralded the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware’s confirmation of the bankruptcy settlement in In Re: Mallinckrodt PLC, et al. as “a key step toward abating the opioid crisis.” Gilbert played a central role in negotiating the terms of the Mallinckrodt
- [Gilbert Partner Heather Frazier to Speak at March 2 Perrin Mass Tort Litigation Conference](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-partner-heather-frazier-to-speak-at-march-2-perrin-mass-tort-litigation-conference/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that Heather Frazier, a firm partner, will appear at Perrin’s virtual Mass Tort Litigation Conference tomorrow, March 2, 2022. Frazier will appear on the conference’s panel, “Bankruptcy in Mass Tort.” Ms. Frazier’s practice focuses on insurance recovery for mass tort liabilities in bankruptcy proceedings, state and federal court litigation, and alternative
- [Firm Attorney Rachel Jennings Testifies in Support of Bill to Protect African-American Land Ownership](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/firm-attorney-rachel-jennings-testifies-in-support-of-bill-to-protect-african-american-land-ownership/) - Gilbert LLP associate Rachel Jennings recently testified before the Judicial Proceedings Committee of the Maryland Senate in support of Senate Bill 92, the Maryland Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. The Act would protect African-American and other disadvantaged groups from abusive tactics permitted by current real property law that allow real estate speculators to acquire family-owned property
- [Gilbert Partner Daniel Wolf Speaks at CLE Webinar on Insurability of Punitive Damages](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-partner-daniel-wolf-speaks-at-cle-webinar-on-insurability-of-punitive-damages/) - On January 25, 2022, Gilbert Partner Daniel Wolf spoke at Strafford Publications’ live CLE webinar on “Insurability of Punitive Damages in Civil Litigation: Reducing Uncertainty of Coverage and Insurer Duties.” The webinar addressed the insurance contract provisions, state law requirements, and public policy considerations that can impact the availability of insurance coverage for punitive damages,
- [Gilbert Partner Jason Rubinstein Named as “Go To Thought Leader” by National Law Review](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-partner-jason-rubinstein-named-as-go-to-thought-leader-by-national-law-review/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that the National Law Review (NLR) has named firm partner Jason Rubinstein as one of its Go To Thought Leaders for his published writing in 2021. He is one of 87 awardees from over 14,000 contributed submissions to the NLR in 2021. Rubinstein’s award-winning article addressed insurance coverage issues related to
- [Gilbert LLP Announces Selection of Heather Frazier as New Firm Partner](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-announces-selection-of-heather-frazier-as-new-firm-partner/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that it has named Heather Frazier to the firm’s partnership effective January 1, 2022. Frazier has been with the firm since 2015. “In her time with us, Heather has established herself not only as an excellent lawyer, but also as an outstanding Gilbert citizen,” said firm founder Scott Gilbert. “She has
- [Rick Leveridge Joins Gilbert](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/rick-leveridge-named-partner-at-gilbert/) - Rick Leveridge has been practicing law for over 35 years.
- [Gilbert LLP Announces Selection of Two New Partners](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-announces-selection-of-two-new-partners/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that it has named Emily Grim and Daniel Wolf to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2021. Emily has been with Gilbert since 2011; Daniel since 2012. “Gilbert LLP is extremely pleased to add Emily and Dan to our partnership,” said firm founder and Chairman Scott Gilbert. “They represent the very
- [Gilbert LLP Cited in Wall Street Journal Story About Pandemic and Public Transportation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/transit-got-billions-in-covid-19-relief-from-congress-but-deficits-still-loom/) - The Wall Street Journal recently published an article about the impact of the pandemic on public transportation. After reviewing our white paper regarding post-pandemic law firm operations, the Journal reporter interviewed Craig Litherland and Brandon Levey for his story. The part of the story that references Gilbert is excerpted here: More concerning to transit officials:
- [A Gilbert COVID-19 Webinar on D&O Insurance](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/a-gilbert-covid-19-webinar-on-do-insurance/) - On Wednesday, April 15, at 2:00pm, Gilbert attorneys Rachel Kronowitz and Dan Wolf will be conducting a timely and valuable webinar entitled “Directors & Officers Insurance: Key Considerations for COVID-19.” The webinar will be hosted by Perrin Conferences. Additional information and registration details can be found here: Gilbert D&O Insurance Webinar.
- [Racial Equity: Gilbert Partner Richard Shore Testifies on Protecting Marginalized Groups from Forced Sales of Family Property in DC](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/racial-equity-gilbert-partner-richard-shore-testifies-on-protecting-marginalized-groups-from-forced-sales-of-family-property-in-dc/) - Gilbert LLP partner Richard Shore testified on May 13 before the DC City Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety in support of the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act of 2021 (“UPHPA”). The UPHPA is a model statute thus far adopted in 17 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands that is designed to
- [Gilbert Partner Jenna Hudson Speaking at National Opioids Conference on June 6](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-partner-jenna-hudson-speaking-at-national-opioids-conference-on-june-6/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. ­– Jenna Hudson, a partner at Washington, D.C.-based Gilbert LLP, will speak on a panel tomorrow at the Perrin Opioid Litigation Conference in Dallas, Texas. Hudson is a part of the Gilbert team that represents multiple states’ attorneys general and sovereign Indian tribes in litigation against opioid manufacturers, distributors, chain retailers, and others.
- [Gilbert LLP Announces Selection of Jenna Hudson as New Firm Partner](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-announces-selection-of-jenna-hudson-as-new-firm-partner/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that it has named Jenna Hudson to the firm’s partnership effective January 1, 2019. Hudson has been with the firm since 2010. “We are thrilled to have Jenna join our growing partnership,” said firm founder Scott Gilbert. “She has demonstrated superb legal skills, potent strategic insight, and great leadership potential during
- [Three Gilbert Partners Named as National Law Review Thought Leaders](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/three-gilbert-partners-named-as-national-law-review-thought-leaders/) - Gilbert LLP partners Mark Packman, Jason Rubinstein, and Daniel Wolf were honored by the National Law Review (NLR) in December for their written analyses of COVID-19 business interruption insurance issues. In a wide range of National Law Review blogs, the trio explored issues concerning policyholder rights, insurance industry claim objections, emerging state policies, and others.
- [Kirby McInerney, Gilbert Interim Leads In CDS Market Rig Suit](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/kirby-mcinerney-gilbert-interim-leads-in-cds-market-rig-suit/) - Law360 recently reported on Gilbert LLP’s appointment as interim co-lead class counsel in the Credit Default Swaps Auctions Litigation. Click here to read the article.
- [Gilbert LLP Partner Jenna Hudson Speaks at Perrin Opioid Litigation Conference](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-partner-jenna-hudson-speaks-at-perrin-opioid-litigation-conference/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Gilbert LLP partner Jenna Hudson took part in today’s Perrin Opioid Litigation Conference, joining attorneys from across the country to discuss a range of legal topics related to the opioid crisis. Hudson discussed how the insuring agreement (the first step to coverage) in a typical insurance policy applies to opioid claims. Hudson
- [Gilbert LLP Lauds Purdue Bankruptcy Confirmation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-lauds-purdue-bankruptcy-confirmation/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm specializing in complex dispute resolution, today heralded the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York’s confirmation of the bankruptcy settlement in In Re: Purdue Pharma L.P. as “historic and transformative.” Gilbert played a central role in negotiating the terms of the Purdue bankruptcy settlement among all
- [DC Firm’s Return Policy: Stay Home or Work in Office Whenever You Need](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/dc-firms-return-policy-stay-home-or-work-in-office-whenever-you-need/) - By Bruce Love, National Law Journal One Washington, D.C., law firm is moving to a hybrid work environment, but it isn’t bothering with setting a minimum number of days in the office for lawyers and staff. Instead, 30-lawyer financial services firm Gilbert is allowing them to work from home whenever they think it’s appropriate and come
- [Gilbert LLP Starts Full Transition to In-Office Work](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-starts-full-transition-to-in-office-work/) - Gilbert LLP announced today its official transition to in-office work, utilizing a hybrid operating structure whose origins predate the pandemic. Gilbert began devising a new model for law firm operations in 2018, and it secured distinctive office space to help put this model into practice. The firm also began to implement hoteling work arrangements in
- [Gilbert LLP Outlines Vision for Post-Pandemic Law Firm Operations](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-outlines-vision-for-post-pandemic-law-firm-operations/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm specializing in complex dispute resolution, announced today that it has published Planning for a Future That Came Early, a comprehensive white paper that outlines the firm’s vision for the future of law firm operations. Notably, Gilbert began planning for a post-pandemic world in 2018. The firm devised a
- [Fourteen Gilbert LLP Attorneys Named to 2020 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/fourteen-gilbert-llp-attorneys-named-to-2020-capital-pro-bono-honor-roll/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that 14 of its attorneys—nearly half the attorneys at the firm—have been recognized on the 2020 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll. In informing those who have met the D.C. Courts standard for pro bono achievement, Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby and Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring said, “we salute you for using your
- [Gilbert LLP Attorney Dan Wolf Honored by Legal Aid Society With Making Justice Real Pro Bono Award](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-attorney-dan-wolf-honored-by-legal-aid-society-with-making-justice-real-pro-bono-award/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. ­– Gilbert LLP is proud to announce that Dan Wolf, an Associate with the firm, has been honored by the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia with the Making Justice Real Pro Bono Award for his record of achievement in pro bono representation. Legal Aid selected Dan for this award in
- [U.S. District Court Grants American Held Prisoner in Iran $63 million](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/in-a-eros-luctus-lorem-facilisis-es-feugiat-vel-a-mimerloh/) - Judge Ellen Huvelle of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has granted the motion of Amir Hekmati, an American held prisoner in Iran, for default against the Islamic Republic of Iran and awarded Mr. Hekmati over $63 million in compensatory, economic and punitive damages.
- [Gilbert LLP Ranked in Top Tier by U.S. News & World Report](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-ranked-top-tier/) - Gilbert LLP has been ranked in the top tier of insurance law firms in Washington, DC by U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Law Firms.
- [Duke Energy, insurers mull settlement of $600M coal-ash liability suit](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/duke-energy-insurers-mull-settlement-of-600m-coal-ash-liability-suit/) - Charlotte Business Journal By John Downey Duke Energy and some two dozen insurance companies are negotiating a possibility of what could be a $600 million lawsuit over coal-ash liability and won a four-month stay of the case on Wednesday to give them time to see if the case can be worked out. Lead attorneys for
- [Gilbert LLP Launches New Website](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-launches-new-website/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gilbert LLP announced today that it has launched www.GilbertLegal.com, a savvy new website that presents Gilbert’s mission, its attorneys, and the services it offers clients on an innovative digital platform. “Gilbert lawyers bring insight and innovation to every problem we confront,” said Scott Gilbert, founder and Chairman of Gilbert LLP. “Our clients
- [Delaware AG Can Pursue Fraud Claims Against Opioid Makers](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/delaware-ag-can-pursue-fraud-claims-against-opioid-makers/) - Law360 -- Delaware can move ahead with a case calling out drug manufacturers for downplaying the addictive nature of opioids, the state’s Superior Court ruled Monday, though it cut out claims against two major pharmacy chains as well as accusations of civil conspiracy. The Superior Court refused motions to dismiss claims of consumer fraud and
- [Michael Cohen Files Indemnity Lawsuit Against the Trump Organization](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/michael-cohen-files-indemnity-lawsuit-against-the-trump-organization/) - Gilbert LLP is representing Michael Cohen with respect to claims against his former employer, the Trump Organization, based on the Trump Organization’s failure to indemnify and advance attorneys’ fees and costs on behalf of Mr. Cohen in connection with various investigations and legal proceedings. Mr. Cohen is pursuing his claims through litigation filed today in
- [Gilbert LLP Files Amicus Brief in North Carolina Gerrymandering Case](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-files-amicus-brief-in-north-carolina-gerrymandering-case/) - Gilbert LLP filed a friend-of-the-court brief on March 8 with the Supreme Court opposing efforts by North Carolina Republicans to gerrymander Congressional districts in their state. The brief was filed on behalf of Professor Christopher Elmendorf, who is the Martin Luther King, Jr., Professor of Law at the University of California at Davis Law School,
- [Tribes Get Tentative Green Light In Opioid MDL](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/tribes-get-tentative-green-light-in-opioid-mdl/) - U.S. Magistrate Judge David A. Ruiz issued two reports Monday recommending trimming the tribes' claims against drug manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies, but concluded that the bulk of their suits should withstand defense motions to dismiss, leaving claims alleging Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act violations, negligence and nuisance in play. The tribes accuse the manufacturer
- [Gilbert LLP Works With Delaware Attorney General to Pursue All Three Levels of Prescription Opioids Supply Chain](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-works-with-delaware-attorney-general-to-strengthen-states-opioid-case/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. ­– On April 2, 2019, Gilbert LLP, on behalf of the State of Delaware, took additional legal action to combat the opioid crisis in the State when it filed an Amended Complaint in Delaware Superior Court against twelve corporate entities who are involved in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of prescription opioids within
- [Release of Todd Leininger from Venezuelan Prison](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/release-of-todd-leininger-from-venezuelan-prison/) - Gilbert LLP is very happy to welcome back to the United States our client Todd Leininger, who was unjustly held in a Venezuelan prison for five years. Upon Todd’s release, his mother Barbara Leininger issued the following statement: “Over the past five years, all I have hoped and worked for is Todd’s safe return home.
- [Gilbert Retained by Committee of Tort Claimants in Imerys Bankruptcy Matter](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-retained-by-committee-of-tort-claimants-in-imerys-bankruptcy-matter/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. ­– Gilbert LLP, a leading insurance recovery firm, has been retained as special insurance counsel to the Official Committee of Tort Claimants in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings of Imerys Talc America, Inc., a major supplier of cosmetic talc to U.S. talc sellers. Imerys faces thousands of lawsuits alleging its products caused ovarian
- [Gilbert LLP Appointed by Federal Appeals Court to Represent Client Challenging His Unlawful Murder Conviction](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-appointed-by-federal-appeals-court-to-represent-client-challenging-his-unlawful-murder-conviction/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. ­– On October 1, 2019, Gilbert LLP was appointed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to represent Randall Tyler in his challenge to the constitutionality of his conviction for murder, conspiracy, and burglary in the Circuit Court for Lexington County, South Carolina. Mr. Tyler is represented pro bono by
- [Marine Vet Freed by Iran in 2016 Sues U.S. Over Unpaid Compensation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/marine-vet-freed-by-iran-in-2016-sues-u-s-over-unpaid-compensation/) - By Rick Gladstone, New York Times When a Marine veteran from Michigan was freed by Iran in 2016, an ordeal of imprisonment, torture and deprivation that had lasted almost four and a half years came to an end. Amir Hekmati was welcomed home as a hero. But his battle with the government in Tehran has given way to a
- [Department of Justice Victim Assistance Fund Refuses to Pay Award to U.S. Marine Brutally Tortured and Wrongfully Imprisoned by Iran](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/department-of-justice-victim-assistance-fund-refuses-to-pay-award-to-u-s-marine-brutally-tortured-and-wrongfully-imprisoned-by-iran/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Jason Kaplan, kaplan@skdknick.com, 845-300-9836 Today, Gilbert LLP filed a lawsuit in the United States Court of Federal Claims on behalf of former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati, who was brutally tortured and falsely imprisoned by the Government of Iran from 2011 to 2016 after traveling to the country to visit his grandmother.
- [Gilbert Helps Secure Parole for Pro Bono Client](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-helps-secure-parole-for-pro-bono-client/) - On December 4, 2019, a Gilbert LLP client was granted parole by the U.S. Parole Commission after serving 22 years for manslaughter. The client, who had unsuccessfully sought parole three separate times since 2010, was assisted pro bono by Gilbert attorney Jasmine Chalashtori in this successful effort. He is slated to be released from prison
- [Gilbert LLP Is Moving to Eastern Market in D.C.](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-is-moving-to-eastern-market-in-d-c/) - Gilbert LLP is moving! This Spring, we will open our new office in the exciting Eastern Market neighborhood in Washington, D.C. We are working with our architect and contractor partners to design and build the space, which will set new standards for efficiency and sustainability. Below are a few photos of the work in progress.
- [Gilbert LLP Creating Website Resource Program for COVID-19 Insurance-Related Matters](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-creating-website-resource-program-for-covid-19-insurance-related-matters/) - Gilbert LLP, a leading Washington, D.C. insurance recovery firm, announced today that it is launching an online resource package for businesses impacted by the global pandemic. The initial resources offered by Gilbert include critiques of insurance-related actions taken by state and local governments and a series of blog posts published by Gilbert attorneys as the
- [Gilbert Partner Richard Shore Named to D.C. Panel Charged With Developing Sound Plans for District Reopening](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-partner-richard-shore-named-to-d-c-panel-charged-with-developing-sound-plans-for-district-reopening/) - Gilbert LLP is pleased to announce that partner Richard Shore has been appointed to Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's ReOpen DC Advisory Group. The Advisory Group was formed to develop recommendations on reopening the District safely and sustainably through a plan based in science and tailored to the needs of the community. Shore was named to the
- [Worker sues after being fired for refusing to violate shelter-in-place order](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/worker-sues-after-being-fired-for-refusing-to-violate-shelter-in-place-order/) - By Kate Tornone, HRDive Dive Brief: An employee alleged April 23 that her firing — based on her refusal to work on site during the novel coronavirus pandemic — was inappropriately based on her refusal to engage in illegal activity (Reggio v. Tekin Associates, No. CC-20-01 986-B (Dallas County Court, April 23, 2020)). Amy Reggio
- [In Observance of Juneteenth, Gilbert LLP Will Be Closed Friday, June 19, 2020.](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/in-observance-of-juneteenth-gilbert-llp-will-be-closed-friday-june-19-2020/) - In observance of Juneteenth, Gilbert LLP will be closed Friday, June 19, 2020.
- [Gilbert LLP Partners With ACLU of Louisiana to Confront Police Violence and Racial Injustice](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-partners-with-aclu-of-louisiana-to-confront-police-violence-and-racial-injustice/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm specializing in complex dispute resolution, announced today that it is partnering with the ACLU of Louisiana and a host of other private firms and law school clinics to bring litigation prowess to bear against racially discriminatory policing practices. “At this time, everyone—particularly those in the
- [Gilbert LLP Announces Move to New Office Space](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-announces-move-to-new-office-space/) - Gilbert LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm specializing in complex dispute resolution, announced today that it has relocated to new offices in the nation’s capital. “We believe we’ve created not just a new workplace, but a model for law firms and other professional services to emulate as they analyze their circumstances both during the COVID-19
- [Court Invites Insured to Amend Business Interruption Complaint](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/court-invites-insured-to-amend-business-interruption-complaint/) - By Judy Greenwald A federal district court in Minneapolis has rejected a hair salon and barbershop’s effort to collect business interruption coverage from its insurer and granted a motion to dismiss the case, but invited the plaintiff to amend its complaint. “It is possible” a policyholder would be “entitled to coverage for lost business income”
- [Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal Publishes Article by Gilbert LLP Partner Mark Packman on COVID-19 and Insurance Industry](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/tort-trial-insurance-practice-law-journal-publishes-article-by-gilbert-llp-partner-mark-packman-on-covid-19-and-insurance-industry/) - Gilbert LLP partner Mark Packman was published last week in the Fall edition of the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal with an article examining the Constitution’s Contracts Clause and proposed state legislation aimed at protecting business interruption claims for businesses suffering from COVID-19 losses. The article, entitled “Constitutionality Under the Contracts Clause of
- [Gilbert LLP Partner Jason Rubinstein Co-Authors Chapter in New ABA Book, Mass Torts in the United States: Strategy and Practice](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-partner-jason-rubinstein-co-authors-chapter-in-new-aba-book-mass-torts-in-the-united-states-strategy-and-practice/) - Gilbert LLP announced today that Jason Rubinstein, a firm partner, has co-authored a chapter in the American Bar Association’s recently released book, Mass Torts in the United Sates: Strategy and Practice. The chapter, entitled “The Role of Insurance in Mass Tort Litigation,” was co-authored by Rubinstein and former colleagues Barry Buchman and Tamra Ferguson. It
- [Gilbert LLP Publishes “The COVID Review” Collection of Written Analyses of COVID-19 Business Interruption Issues](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/gilbert-llp-publishes-the-covid-review-collection-of-written-analyses-of-covid-19-business-interruption-issues/) - Gilbert LLP released The COVID Review today, compiling its extensive writings on COVID-19 and the range of business interruption insurance issues that have arisen during the pandemic. Gilbert, a leader in insurance coverage law, has written more than two dozen articles, blogs, and other material pertaining to the COVID-19 business interruption legal landscape since February,
- [Pursuing Equity:  Changing State Law to Protect Generational Wealth of African-American and Other Disadvantaged Families](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/news/pursuing-equity-changing-state-law-to-protect-generational-wealth-of-african-american-and-other-disadvantaged-families/) - Gilbert LLP partner Richard Shore recently spoke on a panel sponsored by the Estate & Trust Law Section of the Maryland State Bar Association about the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. The UPHPA is designed to help preserve family wealth passed down from generation to generation by limiting the ability of real estate speculators

## Publications

- [Pools, Pianos and Polyglots: A Value-Based Paradigm for the Billable Hour](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/pools-pianos-and-polyglots-a-value-based-paradigm-for-the-billable-hour/) - This article describes a paradigm shift in associate evaluation and promotion. It intentionally departs from time‑based advancement and instead ties promotion and pricing to demonstrated mastery of legal skills and substantive knowledge, with the client’s interests front and center. Click here to read the article.
- [Gilbert Lawyers Author: "Skin in the Game" Governs the Future of Insurer Participation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/gilbert-lawyers-author-skin-in-the-game-governs-the-future-of-insurer-participation/)
- [Gilbert Lawyers Author: "Insurance Coverage Issues and Settlement<br>Strategies in Mass-Tort Bankruptcies" LexisNexis Practical Guidance (2025)](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/insurance-coverage-issues-and-settlement-strategies-in-mass-tort-bankruptcies-lexisnexis-practical-guidance-2025/) - Click here to read the LexisNexis Practice Guidance.
- [Dozens of Prisoners Allege a Culture of Violence by Guards at Federal Facility in Virginia](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/dozens-of-prisoners-allege-a-culture-of-violence-by-guards-at-federal-facility-in-virginia/) - Marcos Santiago heard the clatter of metal chains outside cell 201 next door. Locked in the most isolated unit at Lee federal prison in western Virginia, he knew that sound meant officers were readying to shackle another man to a concrete slab and leave him there for hours — as they had done to him
- [Finding Coverage For Online Retail Privacy Class Actions](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/finding-coverage-for-online-retail-privacy-class-actions/) - Recent court rulings interpreting state invasion of privacy and electronic surveillance statutes have caused a surge in the filing of privacy class actions. These recent rulings — including Javier v. Assurance IQ LLC decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 2022[1] and Popa v. Harriet Carter Gifts Inc.[2] decided by
- [Donald Trump Jailed a Critic During His First Term. Does the Supreme Court Care?](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/donald-trump-jailed-a-critic-during-his-first-term-does-the-supreme-court-care/) - It is hard to imagine a more clear-cut violation of the Constitution than jailing an American for expressing his political opinions. But, as a federal judge found, that is what happened to Donald Trump’s attorney-turned-adversary Michael Cohen in the summer of 2020. Americans can agree that the courts must provide an adequate remedy for that
- [Insurance Coverage and the Key Bridge Collapse](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/insurance-coverage-and-the-key-bridge-collape/) - In the early morning hours of March 26, 2024, Dali - a cargo ship registered in Singapore — lost power and crashed into a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The crash caused the immediate collapse of the bridge and death of six construction workers who were performing work on the bridge at the
- [Why Representation Matters](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/why-representation-matters/) - As a first-generation Nigerian American, my background is somewhat of a departure from that of the typical lawyer. Nigerian parents, however—including many in my community—can be notorious for encouraging their children to pursue what they call the “big four”: a career as a doctor, nurse, lawyer, or engineer. Fortunately for me, I’ve wanted to be
- [How Law Firm Operations Can Adjust To New COVID Realities](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/how-law-firm-operations-can-adjust-to-new-covid-realities/) - The pandemic forever changed law firms. While credible arguments are made about the depth and pace of these changes, doubts about the pandemic's lasting impact on in-office work are mostly focused on the desirability of modifications to office life, not on the fundamental premise that law firms face substantial change. But there is a new
- [Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Maximizing Insurance Coverage to Mitigate Financial Losses](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/russias-invasion-of-ukraine-maximizing-insurance-coverage-to-mitigate-financial-losses/) - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led not only to severe humanitarian consequences, but also to severe economic consequences for Ukrainians, Russians, and others who conduct business within the region. From the destruction of physical property in Ukraine, to forced abandonment of Ukrainian assets, to trade interruptions stemming from global sanctions on Russia, economic fallout from
- [Companies With Formaldehyde Risks Should Consider Insurance Issues Sooner, Not Later](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/companies-with-formaldehyde-risks-should-consider-insurance-issues-sooner-not-later/) - In June 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report identifying formaldehyde as a “known carcinogen” with possible ties to leukemia. Commentators have speculated that this development may spur a wave of toxic tort litigation. Formaldehyde is used in a wide variety of products, including building materials, adhesives, fabrics and beauty
- [Fracking Risk and the Nationwide Underwriting Guidelines](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/fracking-risk-and-the-nationwide-underwriting-guidelines/) - Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. made headlines in the ongoing debate over hydraulic fracturing earlier this month, declaring that it won’t cover damage related to the controversial drilling process. Hydraulic fracturing, commonly referred to as “fracking,” is a process in which a mixture of water, sand, and chemicals is injected into a drilling well at high
- [Four Tricks That Make Mediation Work](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/four-tricks-that-make-mediation-work/) - In an article just published in the Forbes Leadership Forum, I outline four counterintuitive strategies that harness the strengths of mediation rather than treating it as litigation light: 1. Let the other side pick the mediator – agreeing to a mediator the other side likes can work in your favor, and save time and money
- [Insurance Coverage for Wage and Hour Litigation Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/insurance-coverage-for-wage-and-hour-litigation-claims/) - There has been a surge in wage and hour litigation recently, and it has been getting a lot of attention. See, e.g., M. Huisman, Seyfarth Shaw Study Shows Increase in Wage and Hour Labor Suits, Corporate Counselor (July 27, 2012); J. Segal, The New Workplace Revolution: Wage and Hour Lawsuits, CNNMoney (May 29, 2012). This
- [Recent Ethics Charges Against Attorneys Demonstrate Need for Full Understanding of "Do's and Don'ts" of Using Social Media As Litigation Tool](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/recent-ethics-charges-against-attorneys-demonstrate-need-for-full-understanding-of-dos-and-donts-of-using-social-media-as-litigation-tool/) - As we discussed in an earlier post regarding the use of social media to research potential jurors, the information available through social media can be a potent litigation tool. Indeed, far from being limited to a juror-research device, practitioners in the insurance realm and beyond are now using social media sites as a potential source
- [Ten Things Every Company Needs To Know About Insurance Coverage For Superstorm Sandy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/ten-things-every-company-needs-to-know-about-insurance-coverage-for-superstorm-sandy/) - There is a good chance you have coverage. There is a good chance that affected companies have insurance for some or all of the property damage, loss of profits, and expenses resulting from Superstorm Sandy. Your policies may cover flood damage. Many business property policies cover both flood and wind damage, sometimes subject to special
- [Skirmishes Over Use of Social Media in Litigation Continue to Intensify](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/skirmishes-over-use-of-social-media-in-litigation-continue-to-intensify/) - Since our prior two posts on the issue, there have been several developments showing that questions about the proper use of social media in litigation continue to abound. These developments demonstrate that practitioners who fail to stay on top of the latest developments in this area – both in terms of the potential appropriate and
- [Rise in Food Contamination Calls for Proactive Risk Management in 2013](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/rise-in-food-contamination-calls-for-proactive-risk-management-in-2013/) - Despite improvements in food safety over the last two decades, 2012 saw no shortage of recalls due to food contamination. For example, one Indiana farm recalled all cantaloupes from its 2012 growing season after the fruit was linked to an outbreak of salmonella that killed three and sickened hundreds. Another salmonella outbreak caused health officials
- [Sixth Circuit Rules in Favor of Asbestos-Containing Product Manufacturer-Policyholders](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/sixth-circuit-rules-in-favor-of-asbestos-containing-product-manufacturer-policyholders/) - Comprehensive general liability policies limit the amount the insurer has to pay for each “occurrence”, which is typically defined as an “accident” or “exposure to [injurious] conditions”. Insurers and policyholders frequently battle over the number of occurrences that result from asbestos lawsuits and other toxic-tort claims. Miriam Smolen, a partner at Gilbert LLP, recently won
- [Four Non-Traditional Mediation and Negotiation Strategies](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/four-non-traditional-mediation-and-negotiation-strategies/) - If your company or organization finds itself engaged in litigation, chances are that the dispute will be resolved in a conference room rather than a courtroom. Most lawsuits settle before judgment, and in-house counsel increasingly are turning to mediation -- negotiation assisted by a third-party facilitator -- to resolve their clients’ disputes. They hope mediation
- [Court Affirms that Medical Science Supports “Continuous” Asbestos Trigger](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/court-affirms-that-medical-science-supports-continuous-asbestos-trigger/) - In the recent Plant Insulation case, a California court addressed the evolution of the medical science behind the “continuous” asbestos trigger. Our firm recently considered precisely this issue in the article Unsettling the Asbestos Dust, recently published in BNA Insights. Based on new medical evidence, insurers have argued that injuries under their policies do not
- [Illinois Appeals Court Reaffirms Zurich v. Raymark, Strengthens All Sums Precedent Under Illinois Law](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/illinois-appeals-court-reaffirms-zurich-v-raymark-strengthens-all-sums-precedent-under-illinois-law/) - In a significant victory for policyholders, the Illinois Appellate Court reversed a trial court decision that John Crane, Inc. (“Crane”) had no excess coverage for asbestos bodily injury claims. By so ruling, the appeals court clarified Illinois law on the key issues of exhaustion, trigger and allocation. John Crane v. Admiral Ins. Co., 2013 IL
- [Substance Over Form: Insurance Notice Requirements Are Met When An Insurer Has Notice From Any Source](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/substance-over-form-insurance-notice-requirements-are-met-when-an-insurer-has-notice-from-any-source/) - Insurers frequently attempt to avoid their coverage obligations by contending that their insureds provided late notice of claims or occurrences. Most jurisdictions follow the commonsense rule that insurers cannot defeat coverage based on allegedly late notice unless they demonstrate that they suffered significant prejudice as a result -- which insurers rarely can do. See, e.g.,
- [How to Avoid Turning a Settlement with Your Primary Insurer Into a “Get Out of Jail Free” Card for Your Excess Insurer – The Qualcomm Dilemma](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/how-to-avoid-turning-a-settlement-with-your-primary-insurer-into-a-get-out-of-jail-free-card-for-your-excess-insurer-the-qualcomm-dilemma/) - Imagine for a moment that you have two customers, Diane and George. Diane and George each owe you money for products they have purchased. Each of them raises some concerns about the bill. Being a wise business owner, you assess your likelihood of collection. Due to some concerns about Diane’s ultimate ability to pay, you
- [Risk-Management Mechanisms Associated With Gluten Allergies](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/risk-management-mechanisms-associated-with-gluten-allergies/) - Approximately 1% of the United States population is allergic to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. For these individuals, gluten consumption may result in vomiting, bloating, anemia, osteoporosis, diabetes, and even intestinal cancer. As more consumers discover that they have gluten allergies, they have become more mindful of which foods are naturally
- [Is Your D&O Policy Bankrupt-Ready? 10 Underwriting Tips To Protect Your Directors and Officers](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/is-your-do-policy-bankrupt-ready-10-underwriting-tips-to-protect-your-directors-and-officers/) - Protection of the personal assets of board members and c-suit corporate officers through indemnification and insurance is a challenge for financially troubled companies seeking to retain and hire the best people to help navigate the difficult business climate. SEC and FDIC regulators, among others, have made it clear that they will be increasing scrutiny of
- [A Recent Development in “Wage and Hour” Insurance](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/a-recent-development-in-wage-and-hour-insurance/) - In our August 1, 2012 blog entry titled “Insurance Coverage for Wage and Hour Litigation Claims,” we discussed the recent surge in wage and hour litigation and the potential for insurance coverage related to wage and hour lawsuits under employment practices liability (“EPL”) and directors and officers (“D&O”) insurance policies. Therein, we also discussed the
- [Recent Decisions Regarding Duty to Warn Could Have Impact on Insurance Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/recent-decisions-regarding-duty-to-warn-could-have-impact-on-insurance-coverage/) - When we hear news of developments in the world of torts that could expand areas of potential liability, we naturally think about whether insurance is likely to respond to that liability. One area that has us thinking these days is the evolving law regarding the “duty to warn.” Recently, some courts have suggested that a
- [The “Non-Cumulation” Clause:  Another Attempt by Insurers to Escape Coverage Obligations](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/the-non-cumulation-clause-another-attempt-by-insurers-to-escape-coverage-obligations/) - Imagine the following scenario: your company faces thousands of lawsuits because, years ago, it produced a product that people now say is dangerous. As the claims quickly burn through your primary liability coverage, you turn to your excess insurance company for help. They decline coverage. Puzzled, since you’ve always been timely with your insurance premiums,
- [West Virginia Reverses Course to Expand Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/west-virginia-reverses-course-to-expand-coverage/) - In the construction industry, small defects in workmanship can result in dramatic losses. For example, water damage losses arising from an improperly installed bathtub could be many times the cost of installing the tub in the first place. Some states hold that defective workmanship is not covered by comprehensive general liability (“CGL”) insurance policies, because
- [Broken Records – Addressing Insurers’ Improper Attempts to Evade Their Discovery Obligations Based on Their Own Poor Record Keeping Systems](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/broken-records-addressing-insurers-improper-attempts-to-evade-their-discovery-obligations-based-on-their-own-poor-record-keeping-systems/) - The scope of discovery is a hotly contested issue in many insurance coverage disputes. Discovery is an insured’s opportunity to gather information to support its coverage claims, test an insurer’s positions, and respond to an insurer’s defenses. Some of the most valuable information an insured can gather during discovery concerns an insurer’s handling of similar
- [Recent Ruling Highlights Inconsistent Conclusions Regarding Number of Occurrences by Courts Applying the “Cause” Test](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/recent-ruling-highlights-inconsistent-conclusions-regarding-number-of-occurrences-by-courts-applying-the-cause-test/) - It’s a disturbingly common situation. A youth gets access to the family gun and, accidentally or otherwise, kills or injures one or more people. The victims (or their survivors) sue the family of the shooter, arguing that family members were negligent in failing to secure the weapon – particularly in cases where there were clear
- [Second Circuit Weighs in on D&O Excess Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/second-circuit-weighs-in-on-do-excess-coverage/) - A hot topic in the world of directors and officers liability insurance is the application and interpretation of excess coverage. We discuss Ali v. Federal Insurance Co., a recent Second Circuit decision involving this issue, in the following case note published by the American Bar Association Section of Litigaiton: Insurance Coverage published on September 12, 2013. A recent hot
- [Insurers Cannot Avoid Coverage Obligations Based on a “Technicality”](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/insurers-cannot-avoid-coverage-obligations-based-on-a-technicality/) - The Colorado Court of Appeals recently reiterated that insurers cannot escape their coverage obligations based on “technicalit[ies]” that do not prejudice the insurer. See Stresscon Corp. v. Travelers Prop. Cas. Co. of Am., 2013 COA 131, Nos. 11CA1239 & 11CA1582 (Colo. App. Sept. 12, 2013). Such “technicalit[ies]” long have included a policyholder’s failure to notify
- [Lessons from a Recent Wage & Hour Ruling](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/lessons-from-a-recent-wage-hour-ruling/) - Wage and hour lawsuits continue to rise and it is clear that they are here to stay. See, e.g., Andrew Ramonas, US Chamber Warns: Wage-and-Hour Litigation on the Rise, Corporate Counsel (October 23, 2013) (noting that settlements of wage and hour claims totaled $467 million during the past year). In our prior blog entries of we
- [How Insurance Works with Labeling and Duty-to-Warn Lawsuits](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/how-insurance-works-with-labeling-and-duty-to-warn-lawsuits/) - Food processors can use existing and new insurance policies in cases involving alleged violations of Prop 65 Labeling and duty-to-warn cases continue to emerge as a key area of risk for food and beverage companies. In light of this trend, food and beverage companies should make certain that they understand the nature of these potential
- [Delaware Decision Makes It Increasingly Difficult for Insurers to Evade Coverage for Dissolved Corporations](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/delaware-decision-makes-it-increasingly-difficult-for-insurers-to-evade-coverage-for-dissolved-corporations/) - Can an injured plaintiff obtain compensation from a dissolved company with unexhausted insurance policies and force the insurer to pay? The Delaware Supreme Court says yes—in certain circumstances. On November 26, 2013, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a ruling with significant implications for insurers, policyholders, and creditors of dissolved corporations when it held that injured
- [Three Tricks That Make Negotiations Work](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/three-tricks-that-make-negotiations-work/) - The Forbes Leadership Forum recently published Gilbert LLP Partner Richard Shore’s article on “Three Tricks That Make Negotiations Work“ – don’t look at the person who is talking, look at the people who are listening; eat, drink, and be merry; and channel your inner Seinfeld. Earlier, Forbes published Richard’s article on “Four Tricks That Make
- [Insurance by Number](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/insurance-by-number/) - Jurist and law professor Richard Posner recently commented on a common problem among lawyers, namely, that they believe they have a “math block.” Jackson v. Pollion, 733 F.3d 786, 788 (7th Cir. 2013). More recently, Judge and Mediator Wayne D. Brazil noted that even sophisticated risk analysts “cannot reliably determine the ‘discounted settlement value’ of
- [Given Proliferating Wage & Hour Claims, Specialized Insurance an Important Consideration for Employers](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/given-proliferating-wage-hour-claims-specialized-insurance-an-important-consideration-for-employers/) - Given a dramatic increase in both the number of wage and hour lawsuits and the average cost to employers to resolve one—$4.5 million—a little prevention could be worth at least a pound of cure in this area, Kami Quinn and Jason Rubinstein say in this BNA Insights article. They note that filings of collective wage and
- [What Do You Get When You Cross March Madness With Insurance?](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/what-do-you-get-when-you-cross-march-madness-with-insurance/) - A chance to win one billion dollars. Quicken Loans and Berkshire Hathaway recently announced that they are teaming up to award one billion dollars to be shared by persons who correctly predict the winners of every game in this year’s men’s college basketball tournament. Quicken is running the competition and paying Berkshire Hathaway an undisclosed
- [Despite Often Presumed Limitations, Policyholders May Have General Liability Coverage for Supply Chain-Related Breaches of Contract and Damages That Result in Recall](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/despite-often-presumed-limitations-policyholders-may-have-general-liability-coverage-for-supply-chain-related-breaches-of-contract-and-damages-that-result-in-recall/) - The Eighth Circuit recently confirmed that the all-too-common conceptions that breaches of contract and damages that result in recall are never covered by general liability insurance are, in fact, misconceptions. In Netherlands Insurance Co. v. Main Street Ingredients, LLC, 2014 WL 1012793 (8th Cir. Mar. 18, 2014), the policyholder, Main Street Ingredients, LLC (“Main Street”)
- [Redbox Covers the Nation with Red Box DVD Rental Units, But its CGL Policy Doesn’t Cover Redbox](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/redbox-covers-the-nation-with-red-box-dvd-rental-units-but-its-cgl-policy-doesnt-cover-redbox/) - Companies facing liability for possible violations of privacy protection statutes are continuing to look to their traditional commercial general liability policies (“CGL”) for coverage. But, as Redbox recently discovered, coverage for privacy issues remains a case-by-case question. In its recent CGL coverage dispute, Redbox argued that coverage for an alleged privacy violation was available under
- [The False Conception That FCA Claims Are Not Covered](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/the-false-conception-that-fca-claims-are-not-covered/) - In 2013, the United States Department of Justice recovered $3.8 billion under the False Claims Act (“FCA”), bringing the total amount secured by the Justice Department since 2009 to $17 billion. Whistleblowers recovered another $345 million last year. These recoveries came in a wide variety of circumstances and from companies in multiple industries, including pharmaceutical
- [There is No Need To Be Alarmed By Alarmist Readings of New York’s Most Recent Ruling On Waiver of Notice Defenses](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/there-is-no-need-to-be-alarmed-by-alarmist-readings-of-new-yorks-most-recent-ruling-on-waiver-of-notice-defenses/) - The New York Court of Appeals recently reversed and remanded a lower court’s ruling that insurers had waived their late notice defense by not raising the defense until years after they first received notice of a pollution remediation claim. Although some have interpreted this decision as a near-death knell to coverage for pollution remediation claims
- [$2.9 Million Jury Award For Texas Fracking Claim: Lessons for Energy Company Risk Managers](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/2-9-million-jury-award-for-texas-fracking-claim-lessons-for-energy-company-risk-managers/) - A jury in Dallas recently awarded $2.9 million to a Texas family in one of the first trials involving allegations that hydraulic fracturing caused nearby residents to suffer health problems and property damage. Although commentators were quick to point out that there was no evidence that fracking actually caused the plaintiffs any injury, the jury's
- [Wage and Hour Claims:  A Look Back on The First Half of 2014](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/wage-and-hour-claims-a-look-back-on-the-first-half-of-2014/) - As the mid-point of 2014 fades into the rearview mirror, it is clear that wage and hour claims continue to be a hotbed of litigation impacting large and small companies across industries. In turn the protection those companies can receive, or fail to receive, from their insurers for these claims, remains an important area of
- [Not By “Any Manner” Of Means: Securing Cyber-Crime Coverage After Zurich v. Sony](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/employment-related-lawsuits-are-on-the-rise-are-you-covered/) - Much has been written about the New York Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Zurich American Insurance Co. v. Sony Corp., Index. No. 651982/2011 (N.Y. Supr. Ct. Feb. 21, 2014), in which a New York trial court denied coverage to Sony Corporation for liabilities stemming from a 2011 cyber-attack on its PlayStation Network. The court held
- [Have Some Insurers Lost the Forest for the Trees?](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/have-some-insurers-lost-the-forest-for-the-trees/) - The value of confidentiality in settlement negotiations can hardly be disputed. Parties routinely require it, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure protect it, and it is standard in formal negotiations such as mediations. But in addition to seeking to protect the negotiations themselves and concessions that the parties may have made to reach a resolution,
- [President Obama Signs Bill Extending Federal Terrorism Reinsurance Program](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/president-obama-signs-bill-extending-federal-terrorism-reinsurance-program/) - Born out of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, on November 26, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (“TRIA”). Originally set to expire on December 31, 2005, Congress twice previously extended TRIA, first in December 2005 and again in December 2007. Despite passage of bipartisan bills in both
- [As Drones Hit the Sky, Lawsuits Predicted to Fly](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/as-drones-hit-the-sky-lawsuits-predicted-to-fly/) - The rise of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (“UAV”), also known as drones, is well-documented. In fact, the global market for non-military drones has recently been estimated as a $2.5 billion industry that is growing at approximately 15 to 20 percent annually. See Clay Dillow, Get Ready for ‘Drone Nation,’ Fortune, Oct. 27, 2014. Companies large and
- [No Special Privileges](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/no-special-privileges/) - Insurers increasingly are using law firms rather than traditional in-house personnel as claim handlers, particularly on major claims by business insureds. Insureds are impacted in two significant ways. First, law firms tend to be quite aggressive about denying coverage claims, which is perhaps not surprising given their ethical obligation to be “zealous advocates.” Second, in
- [Is a Sealed Lawsuit a "Claim"? Insurance Coverage  Issues for Qui Tam Actions](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/is-a-sealed-lawsuit-a-claim-insurance-coverage-issues-for-qui-tam-actions/) - A critical coverage issue under "claims made" liability insurance policies-which typically cover only claims made against a policyholder and noticed to an insurance carrier during the applicable policy period ( or shortly thereafter)-is determining when a matter becomes a "claim" and when that claim was first "made." While these may sound like straightforward determinations, they
- [Standard Insurance Policy May Cover Government Subpoena](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/standard-insurance-policy-may-cover-government-subpoena/) - Responding to a government subpoena presents unique and significant challenges for in-house counsel. Government agencies often wield broad subpoena powers and may demand reams of information with minimal explanation. And many state and federal regulators have recently become more aggressive than ever in issuing and pursuing subpoenas. In this context, the expensive work of responding
- [Confronting D&O Insurers’ Efforts To Carve Back Subpoena Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/confronting-do-insurers-efforts-to-carve-back-subpoena-coverage/) - Whether a government subpoena constitutes a “claim” is a frequently contested issue between D&O insurers and their policyholders. D&O policies (at least with respect to coverage for private companies and individual insureds at any company) typically define “claim” through multiple subparagraphs: first, a broad and generalized subparagraph that usually references a “written demand for monetary
- [Excess D&O In Del.: A Safe Forum For Exhaustion Disputes](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/excess-do-in-del-a-safe-forum-for-exhaustion-disputes/) - Over the past decade, excess D&O insurers have become increasingly aggressive in denying coverage when a policyholder settles with one or more underlying insurers for less than full policy limits. These denials are generally based on a line of cases holding that exhaustion language found in many excess D&O policies requires payment of full limits
- [Political Risk Coverage: Options and Opportunities](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/political-risk-coverage-options-and-opportunities/) - Political turmoil across the globe has led to unprecedented risks for U.S. companies doing business abroad. A surge in nationalism and increasing influence by far-right political leaders worldwide have left even traditionally-stable nations subject to civil unrest, attacks on democratic institutions, and discrimination against foreign interests. In light of such uncertainty, U.S. companies are increasingly
- [Optimizing Technology Assisted Review](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/optimizing-technology-assisted-review/) - While there are benefits to leveraging past experience, the legal industry also must embrace the dramatic advancements in technology assisted review (“TAR”) applications that can significantly reduce litigation discovery costs, improve document review accuracy, and improve litigation outcomes. As these technologies have evolved, more and more courts are accepting and even encouraging parties to use
- [Delaware Court Ruling Creates New Wrinkle For Defendants Evaluating Appraisal Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/delaware-court-ruling-creates-new-wrinkle-for-defendants-evaluating-appraisal-claims/) - In 2016, Delaware amended Section 262(h) of the General Corporation Law to permit defendants in appraisal actions to prepay claimants and cut off pre-judgment interest that would otherwise accrue under Delaware law on the fair value payment that occurs at the conclusion of such actions. Since then, much has been written about the pros and
- [Overextended warranties: What policyholders should know to protect themselves from overbroad warranty statements](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/overextended-warranties-what-policyholders-should-know-to-protect-themselves-from-overbroad-warranty-statements/) - When purchasing directors and officers liability insurance, policyholders are often asked to warranty that they are not aware of any facts that might lead to a claim under the prospective policy. While such warranty statements are common in D&O underwriting, in recent years insurers have increased their efforts to aggressively use the warranties — which
- [Protecting Enrollments in Times of Risk and Crisis](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/protecting-enrollments-in-times-of-risk-and-crisis/) - The recent outbreak of the coronavirus, and the alarming rate at which the virus is spreading, is having a global impact. Among the affected entities are American colleges and universities, especially those that enroll large numbers of students from the countries most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Recent restrictions announced by the United States on
- [COVID-19 Claims May Survive Insurers' Physical Loss Defense](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/covid-19-claims-may-survive-insurers-physical-loss-defense/) - The policyholders in lawsuits by restaurants and others seeking insurance coverage for income they've lost from the coronavirus pandemic have largely relied on the business interruption provisions of their policies. As the name implies, these provisions generally obligate insurers to reimburse policyholders for lost income due to an interruption in the policyholders' businesses. The interruption
- [Insurer-Friendly COVID-19 Case Law Is No Silver Bullet](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/insurer-friendly-covid-19-case-law-is-no-silver-bullet/) - As we've written in a previous Law360 article, although insurers have trumpeted several recent victories in cases regarding insurance coverage for business interruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, these cases are by no means a silver bullet. In particular, we pointed to the recent decision in Studio 417 Inc. v. Cincinnati Insurance Co.,[1] in which
- [If Robo-Cars Are Perfect, Why Will They Raise Your Insurance Premiums?](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/if-robo-cars-are-perfect-why-will-they-raise-your-insurance-premiums/) - The Wall Street Journal recently ran a column centered on a surprising statistic: Self-driving cars, though perfect, get into more accidents on average than human drivers. It turns out that self-driving cars have worse accident rates than every category of human driver except young and elderly drivers. The reason? Self-driving cars adhere meticulously to the
- [Website Immunity Under the Communications Decency Act](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/website-immunity-under-the-communications-decency-act/) - To encourage the growth of the internet, the Communications Decency Act immunizes companies that host content from liability for that content. However, recent caselaw confirms that this immunity is not boundless. Accordingly, counsel for both website operators and those seeking redress for website content should keep an eye on how the caselaw in this area
- [Don’t Let Pre-Notice Defense Costs Get Away](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/dont-let-pre-notice-defense-costs-get-away/) - When a policyholder first learns that they are facing litigation (or any third-party claim), they are immediately confronted with many pressing concerns. The primary concern is mounting a robust defense against the new claim. In such circumstances, it is unsurprising that a policyholder sometimes incurs defense costs before they can provide notice of the claim
- [A Comprehensive Look at Potential Drone Related Liability and Insurance Coverage Implications](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/a-comprehensive-look-at-potential-drone-related-liability-and-insurance-coverage-implications/) - In May, I posted an article regarding the burgeoning use of commercial drones and potential liability associated with state enacted privacy legislation. The popularity of that post, coupled with my interest in both drones and insurance, lead me to think about what other potential drone associated liability exists, and how those liabilities relate to insurance
- [Employing Insurance to Protect You From Wage & Hour Suits in Light of Updated Regulations](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/employing-insurance-to-protect-you-from-wage-hour-suits-in-light-of-updated-regulations/) - In 2014, we reported that wage and hour lawsuits—claims in which employees and companies dispute the amount owed to an employee or class of employees for overtime work—had increased 432 percent over the last two decades. Unfortunately for companies, the trend continues. According to Norton Rose Fulbright’s 2015 benchmarking survey, labor and employment suits were
- [Insurance Coverage for Wage & Hour Claims Arising Out of Superstorm Sandy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/insurance-coverage-for-wage-hour-claims-arising-out-of-superstorm-sandy/) - Although the full scope of Superstorm Sandy’s financial impact will not be known for some time, there is little debate that Sandy will go down in history as one of the nation’s most costly natural disasters. In fact, many experts already estimate total losses in excess of fifty billion dollars. In the aftermath of Sandy,
- [Protecting Your Bottom Line from the Cost of National Association of Securities Dealers and FINRA Investigations](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/protecting-your-bottom-line-from-the-cost-of-national-association-of-securities-dealers-and-finra-investigations/) - When self-regulatory organizations (“SRO”), such as the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), commence an investigation or proceeding, member firms are typically concerned with the financial impact that both the defense costs and any ultimate payment obligation will have on their bottom line. With the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeal’s decision in Fiero v.
- [Déjà Vu All Over Again: Insurers Argue That Below-Limits Settlements With Underlying Insurers Negate Excess Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/deja-vu-all-over-again-insurers-argue-that-below-limits-settlements-with-underlying-insurers-negate-excess-coverage/) - If an insured faces liability that demonstrably exceeds the limits of underlying insurance, can an excess insurer avoid its coverage obligations because underlying insurers have not actually paid their limits of liability? Common sense says no. But insurance industry bloggers, citing the recent decision by the Second Circuit in Ali v. Federal Insurance Co., No.
- [Texas Supreme Court Rejects Insurer Expansion of Limited Exclusion for Liability Assumed by Contract, Compelling Insurer to Defend Construction Defect Dispute](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/texas-supreme-court-rejects-insurer-expansion-of-limited-exclusion-for-liability-assumed-by-contract-compelling-insurer-to-defend-construction-defect-dispute/) - In a highly anticipated ruling earlier this month, the Texas Supreme Court rejected Amerisure Insurance Company’s attempt to radically expand the scope of a common exclusion for liability assumed by contract found in many comprehensive general liability insurance policies. See Ewing Constr. Co., Inc. v. Amerisure Ins. Co., No. 12-0661, 2014 WL 185035 (Tex. Jan.
- [How To Deal With Insurers’ Litigation Management Guidelines](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/how-to-deal-with-insurers-litigation-management-guidelines/) - Insurers have broad obligations to defend claims against their policyholders. However, as policyholders quickly learn when facing a claim, insurers often seek to limit these obligations through a wide array of tactics. One common tactic is to insist that attorneys defending a policyholder must comply with guidelines issued by the insurer. These guidelines — often
- [Insurance Considerations for Music Festivals](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/insurance-considerations-for-music-festivals/) - Just weeks before it was set to begin, Woodstock 50 gasped its final breath. But the steady drumbeat of problems that caused organizers to cancel the event will only continue as financiers, artists, and organizers confront the range of legal issues that may now take center stage. Insurance will be key to addressing the Woodstock 50
- [Tours in Trouble: A Rock Star’s Response to Coverage Denials Based on Physical Injury or Mental Health](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/tours-in-trouble-a-rock-stars-response-to-coverage-denials-based-on-physical-injury-or-mental-health/) - Touring is a major source of profits for today’s successful recording artists, and they spend considerable sums on venues and staging to bring music to their fans. But the list of things that can go wrong before and during a tour is almost endless. That’s why artists, tour companies, and record labels purchase various forms
- [The COVID Review](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/the-covid-review/) - The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented event in the life of every person worldwide. Much as everyone remembers where they were when they learned of John F. Kennedy’s assassination, witnessed the attacks of 9/11, watched O.J. Simpson in the White Bronco, or viewed the Challenger explosion, COVID-19 will be a lasting, life-altering memory in the
- [How Law Firms Can Rethink Offices In A Post-Pandemic World](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/how-law-firms-can-rethink-offices-in-a-post-pandemic-world/) - Commentators agree that the pandemic has changed, is changing, and will change the way law firms operate.[1] But what does the new normal look like? For many law firms, it is clear that hybrid models of remote and in-office work will be necessary to succeed, collaborate and compete for talent in a post-COVID-19 marketplace. Easily
- [Will Kanter Transform Cartel Enforcement?](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/will-kanter-transform-cartel-enforcement/) - The hearing on Jonathan Kanter's nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division is scheduled for Oct. 6. When viewed alongside President Joe Biden's appointment of Lina Khan to chair of the Federal Trade Commission, his selection of professor Tim Wu as special assistant to the president, his formation of the new White
- [Firms must take these actions to preserve potential COVID-19 insurance claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/firms-must-take-these-actions-to-preserve-potential-covid-19-insurance-claims/) - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on businesses, conflicting opinions are being offered about the potential applicability of certain insurance policies to COVID-19 losses. However, the COVID-19 landscape is changing daily and insurance coverage for such claims will be the subject of extensive litigation and legislation. Companies should take steps now to preserve
- [Excerpted from Mass Torts in the United States](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/excerpted-from-mass-torts-in-the-united-states-2-2/) - When faced with an emerging mass tort, companies often first turn to trusted defense counsel for guidance, often utilizing them as the company’s “first line of defense” regarding insurance issues. In this role, defense counsel typically need to identify potentially responsive insurance policies, ensure that relevant insurers are properly noticed, and, in certain instances, make
- [Excerpted from Mass Torts in the United States](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/excerpted-from-mass-torts-in-the-united-states/) - In an emerging mass tort situation, what is the role of the defendant company’s insurance broker? And how should the tort defendant company and its counsel interface with that insurance broker? It is logical that a defendant company would turn to its insurance broker, particularly if the two have a long-standing relationship, and if that
- [Constitutionality Under the Contracts Clause of Proposed Legislation Enabling Policyholders to Obtain Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/constitutionality-under-the-contracts-clause-of-proposed-legislation-enabling-policyholders-to-obtain-insurance-coverage-for-coronavirus-claims/) - In addition to its human toll, the coronavirus pandemic has had massive economic effects. It has produced staggering layoffs, millions of claims for unemployment compensation, and unprecedented federal aid. Given these economic effects, it is not surprising that the pandemic has also affected the insurance industry. Lloyd’s of London has stated that it “expects coronavirus-related losses
- [Insurance Considerations For Schools Harmed By COVID-19](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/insurance-considerations-for-schools-harmed-by-covid-19/) - Any parent attempting to balance the challenges of working remotely while managing their children's distance learning experience can tell you that schools have been among the facets of our society that have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among other things, colleges and universities across the country had to grapple with shutting down schools
- [The Insurance Landscape For Phishing Claims Is Shifting](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/the-insurance-landscape-for-phishing-claims-is-shifting/) - No matter the size of the company, many employees have received an email similar to the one below. At first glance, the sender’s email address appears to be legitimate, but a closer look reveals a misspelling in the domain name — a “0” in the domain name instead of an “o.” To: Employee From:
- [Foregone Conclusion: Insurers Hire Lawyers To Deny Big Claims Before Evaluating Them](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/foregone-conclusion-insurers-hire-lawyers-to-deny-big-claims-before-evaluating-them/) - Insurers increasingly are using law firms rather than traditional in-house personnel as claim handlers, particularly on major claims by business insureds. Insureds are negatively impacted in two significant ways. First, law firms tend to be very aggressive about denying coverage claims, which is perhaps not surprising given their ethical obligation to be “zealous advocates.” Second,
- [How Far Can Lawyers Go in Researching Jurors on Social Media Sites?](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/publication/how-far-can-lawyers-go-in-researching-jurors-on-social-media-sites/) - As in any case, a favorable jury can be a key component to success in an insurance coverage trial. Selecting a sympathetic jury, however, is no easy task. Historically, jury selection has been akin to a guessing game, as practitioners have relied largely upon jury questionnaires or brief interviews during voir dire to glean information

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- [Michael B. Rush](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/michael-b-rush/) - Michael Rush’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation and dispute resolution, and includes representation of policyholders in both federal and state trial courts with respect to a wide range of insurance coverage matters. These actions involved claims relating to various types of commercial general liability and property coverage, including environmental damage, asbestos liability, and 9/11
- [Kami E. Quinn](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/kami-quinn/) - Kami is a national leader in analyzing and resolving insurance coverage disputes, particularly in mass tort and bankruptcy contexts.
- [Heather Frazier](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/heather-frazier/) - Heather focuses her practice on insurance recovery for mass tort liabilities in bankruptcy proceedings, state and federal court litigation, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings across the country. Heather represents policyholders in a wide variety of insurance matters including environmental contamination, toxic tort, and directors and officers coverage disputes. Heather’s practice blends her experience in complex
- [Sonia Murphy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/sonia-murphy/) - Sonia Murphy is an experienced litigator who represents clients in commercial disputes, corporate bankruptcy and other civil litigation. Her practice is focused on resolving complex insurance coverage issues for policyholders, and includes managing litigation teams in disputes under commercial general liability, directors and officers, and property policies. She joined Gilbert LLP after spending six years
- [Sara Tate](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/sara-ogrey/) - Sara Ogrey joined the firm in 2019 and brings a broad depth of experience in paralegal support to Gilbert LLP. She has significant experience dealing with deposition preparation, document and policy review, legal research, discovery, trial preparation and trial support, as well as drafting pleadings and managing client files. She assists case teams on a
- [Richard Shore](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/richard-shore/) - Richard focuses on developing and implementing creative solutions to help clients overcome company-threatening or otherwise overwhelming losses and liabilities.
- [Janet Sanchez](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/janet-sanchez/) - Janet Sanchez joined Gilbert in 2020. During law school, Janet worked with Gilbert attorneys on bankruptcy and pro bono matters. She also completed a clinic with DC’s Rising for Justice, during which Janet represented tenants in the Justice Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic at the Landlord Tenant Branch of the DC Superior Court.
- [Peggy Holland](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/peggy-holland/)
- [Nicole Wemhoff](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/nicole-wemhoff/) - Nicole Wemhoff joined Gilbert LLP in 2026. She represents a wide range of health care providers in reimbursement disputes with commercial health insurance companies. Nicole has been involved in litigation against many of the nation’s largest payors and repricers of health care services, including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Anthem, Aetna, and MultiPlan. Prior to joining Gilbert LLP,
- [Brittney M. Welch](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/brittney-m-welch/) - Brittney joined Gilbert LLP in 2025. She represents corporate and individual clients in complex civil litigation and insurance recovery matters. She also maintains an active pro bono practice. Prior to joining Gilbert, Brittney served as a judicial law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and as a judicial law
- [Matt Lavin](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/matt-lavin/) - Matt joined Gilbert in 2026. He is a healthcare and commercial litigation partner and leads one of the most aggressive and respected provider-side reimbursement practices in the country. Matt’s cases are regularly reported by Becker’s, Modern Healthcare, Bloomberg, and other publications. Matt prides himself on being on the “right side” of healthcare and routinely taking
- [Marnie Glaeberman](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/marnie-glaeberman/) - Marnie Glaeberman represents clients in a wide range of complex civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She has assisted in recovering insurance proceeds in matters related to bodily injury, regulatory investigations, and toxic tort, among others. Marnie also maintains an active pro bono practice, most recently assisting parents and children held in immigration detention. Other
- [Alison Gaske](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/alison-gaske/) - Alison's practice focuses on representing policyholders in complex civil litigation and dispute resolution.
- [Sonia Wadhwa](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/sonia-wadhwa/)
- [Mary Carter Hudgins](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/mary-carter-smith/) - Legal Secretary/Marketing Coordinator
- [Colleen Pope](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/colleen-pope/)
- [William Swain](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/william-swain/) - Will Swain joined Gilbert LLP in 2023. He represents corporate and individual clients in a variety of complex civil litigation matters. Prior to joining Gilbert, Will was a law clerk at a civil and criminal law firm in North Carolina and a public finance, affordable housing, and economic development law firm that served communities across
- [Samone Ijoma](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/samone-ijoma/) - Samone joined Gilbert LLP in 2025. She represents corporate and individual clients in complex civil litigation and insurance recovery matters. She also maintains an active pro bono practice. Prior to joining Gilbert, Samone served as a judicial law clerk on the Supreme Court of Maryland (formerly the Maryland Court of Appeals). She was also a
- [Tyler Williams](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/tyler-williams/) - Tyler joined Gilbert in 2025. He represents policyholders and bankruptcy trusts across a variety of industries, including education, healthcare, financial services, the life sciences, manufacturing, entertainment and tourism, and many others. His work often focuses on mass torts and long-tail general liability claims, but he has pursued coverage under every type of policy, including professional
- [Speare Hodges](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/speare-hodges/) - Speare Hodges joined Gilbert in 2025. He represents major companies, creditors’ committees, and others in complex litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. He has extensive experience handling high-stakes matters under civil and criminal statutes in federal courts across the country. Prior to joining Gilbert, Speare spent almost a decade in the federal government handling criminal and civil
- [Beth Koehler](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/beth-koehler/) - Beth Koehler is an insurance coverage and bankruptcy attorney. Prior to joining Gilbert LLP, Ms. Koehler worked at other law firms handling long-tail claims and D&O insurance matters. In addition, Ms. Koehler has over twenty years experience in E-Discovery, and heads Gilbert’s LLP’s E-Discovery Group. Ms. Koehler currently is working on multiple talc matters at
- [Craig J. Litherland](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/craig-j-litherland/) - Craig Litherland’s practice focuses on complex claims resolution and bankruptcy reorganizations that involve mass tort problems and bankruptcy related insurance disputes.
- [Thomas Bowles](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/thomas-bowles/) - Thomas Bowles joined Gilbert LLP in September 2025. He assists in the representation of corporate and individual clients in complex civil litigation and insurance recovery matters. Prior to joining Gilbert, Thomas received his law degree from Georgetown University. As a law student, he externed at the United States Department of Education, at a boutique civil
- [Stephanie Seymour](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/stephanie-seymour/) - Stephanie joined the firm in 2013 and brings both breadth and depth to her paralegal and case manager support at Gilbert LLP. She has significant experience in all aspects of paralegal support including drafting pleadings, legal research, deposition preparation, managing document and policy review, factual analysis and discovery. Stephanie has particular expertise in trial preparation
- [Sarah Cunningham](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/sarah-cunningham/)
- [Ifenanya Agwu](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/ifenanya-agwu/) - Ifenanya “Ife” Agwu joined Gilbert in 2021. Ife works with Gilbert attorneys on a range of complex civil litigation matters involving corporate and individual clients. Immediately prior to joining Gilbert LLP, Ife worked as a law clerk at a leading business law firm in Maryland. Ife received her law degree from the Howard University School
- [Lisa Evans](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/lisa-evans/) - Lisa Evans brings over 14 years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and leading law firms on all aspects of eDiscovery, information governance, and data strategy. She began her career with an AmLaw 100 firm on a multi-billion-dollar international securities matter and quickly distinguished herself for her ability to manage large, cross-border discovery teams and
- [Charlie Cooper](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/charlie-cooper/) - Charlie’s practice is focused on litigation, with significant experience resolving complex and high-profile cases and claims through trials (and, when necessary, appeals), arbitrations, motions practice and negotiated settlements. Charlie has obtained legal victories for both public and private sector clients. Early in his career, as an Assistant United States Attorney, he represented the United States,
- [Van Strother](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/van-strother/) - Van Strother II joined the firm in 2024 as Senior Paralegal, bringing expertise in antitrust, intellectual property, fintech, asset management, and corporate law. In his role, Van assists with e-filing, cite checking, legal research, data visualization, docket management, deposition and trial preparation, and e-discovery technology support. Van has experience supporting complex legal matters. He previously
- [Max Ajua](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/max-ajua/)
- [Nick Pizzi](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/nick-pizzi/)
- [Tarsha Jones](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/tarsha-jones/) - Tarsha Jones works on complex commercial litigation matters in both federal and state courts in insurance coverage disputes. Prior to joining Gilbert LLP, Tarsha was an associate at a law firm in Maryland, where her practice included litigating pre-trial, trial and post-trial matters for various domestic and civil matters including divorce, custody, protective orders, peace
- [Sam Shirzadi](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/sam-shirzadi/) - Sam Shirzadi has over two decades of experience in the litigation support industry. Prior to joining Gilbert in 2023, Sam was a managing director at an industry-leading e-discovery vendor. Sam has extensive experience leading litigation support efforts in a variety of litigation and investigation practice areas including commercial litigation, insurance recovery, second requests, patent, mass
- [Yifan Liu](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/yifan-liu/) - Yifan Liu joined Gilbert in 2023. She works with Gilbert attorneys who represent corporate and individual clients in complex civil litigation and insurance recovery matters. Prior to joining Gilbert LLP, Yifan worked as a judicial fellow for the Honorable Laura A. Cordero on the DC Superior Court. Yifan received her law degree from Georgetown University
- [Sheila Holeman](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/sheila-holeman/)
- [Michelle Amieva](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/michelle-amieva/)
- [John J. Girgenti](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/john-j-girgenti/) - John Girgenti is an associate specializing in discovery for litigation matters. He joined Gilbert in 2011. Mr. Girgenti practices in the areas of insurance and litigation, focusing his practice on e-discovery, working with other attorneys, litigation support, and outside vendors in order to provide efficient and cost-effective discovery. He regularly supervises teams of attorneys and
- [Emily P. Grim](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/emily-p-grim/) - Emily Grim has deep experience representing corporate and individual clients over a wide range of complex matters. Emily is a skillful leader in the field of mass tort bankruptcy insurance recovery and trust administration. She also has significant experience leading a variety of litigation and insurance recovery verticals, including political risk, asbestos, environmental, and food
- [Jacob Bullis](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/jacob-bullis/)
- [Marcus Alston](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/marcus-alston/)
- [Ethan Kaminsky](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/ethan-kaminsky/) - Ethan Kaminsky joined Gilbert in 2021. He represents businesses, governments, institutional investors, and individuals in complex civil litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. He has experience litigating class actions and individual actions under the federal antitrust laws, state consumer protection laws, and other federal and state statutes. He also maintains an active pro bono practice. Prior to
- [Martay Green-Edwards](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/martay-green-edwards/)
- [Deorsay Pratt](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/deorsay-pratt/)
- [Mark A. Packman](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/mark-a-packman/) - Mark Packman’s practice focuses on complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He represents clients in federal and state courts and before arbitrators on a wide range of insurance issues.
- [Rachel S. Kronowitz](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/rachel-s-kronowitz/) - Rachel Kronowitz focuses her practice on insurance recovery for significant claims, counseling corporations in strategic risk management, including structuring insurance and risk transfer portfolios, and counseling Directors and Officers of corporations on issues related to their D&O coverage.
- [Joy Shepard](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/joy-shepard/)
- [Kevin Hough](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/kevin-hough/)
- [Paul Munsell](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/paul-munsell/)
- [Scott Shockley](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/scott-shockley/)
- [Lisa Maust](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/lisa-maust/)
- [Evan Kettig](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/evan-kettig/)
- [Eric Hauser](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/person/eric-hauser/) - Eric Hauser is the Director of External Affairs at Gilbert LLP. He a highly regarded strategic leader and executive manager with 25 years delivering results in communications, advocacy, politics and business. Hauser has been both a successful innovator and high-level manager throughout his career. He has devised hundreds of communications strategies, steered complex organizations through

## Case studies

- [Securing Release for Prisoners: Spotlight](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/securing-release-for-prisoners-spotlight/) - In February 2025, Gilbert successfully secured parole for a 59-year-old D.C. native who had been incarcerated for three decades. While the client was recommended parole at his initial hearing in 2023, the U.S. Parole Commission overturned that recommendation, even though the client had a nearly spotless disciplinary record and had become a mentor in prison,
- [SECURING RELEASE FOR PRISONERS](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/securing-parole-in-a-criminal-matter/) - Gilbert LLP helps clients demonstrate to a court, hearing examiner, or federal commission that they are rehabilitated and no longer represent a threat to society, that they should not have been incarcerated in the first place, or that special circumstances necessitate parole, compassionate release, or release through other similar statutes. For example, since October 2019,
- [FIGHTING FOR FAIR, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN D.C.](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/fighting-for-affordable-housing-in-d-c/) - We regularly represent clients on housing matters, including in the DC Superior Court Landlord & Tenant Branch, on the DC Superior Court Housing Conditions Calendar, and before D.C. Housing Authority administrators. In a recent example, our attorneys filed a housing-conditions case on behalf of a client whose house was roach-infested, ultimately negotiating a payment from
- [Gilbert LLP Files Amicus Brief in North Carolina Gerrymandering Case](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/gilbert-llp-files-amicus-brief-in-north-carolina-gerrymandering-case/) - Gilbert LLP filed a friend-of-the-court brief on March 8 with the Supreme Court opposing efforts by North Carolina Republicans to gerrymander Congressional districts in their state. The brief was filed on behalf of Professor Christopher Elmendorf, who is the Martin Luther King, Jr., Professor of Law at the University of California at Davis Law School,
- [Fighting for Fair Housing](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/fighting-for-fair-housing/) - Among the dozens of currently pending pro-bono matters, Gilbert LLP represents two long-term tenants—Jerry and P.J.—in their fight to help protect affordable housing in Washington D.C. For decades, Jerry and P.J. have lived in a large rent-controlled apartment building owned by a local university. Until recently, the building was a vibrant community populated mostly by
- [International Prisoner Cases](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/international-prisoner-cases/) - Numerous Americans are wrongfully arrested and imprisoned abroad each year. Securing the release of these individuals requires a complex balance of international diplomacy, domestic advocacy, and media strategy and coordination. Gilbert LLP has successfully obtained the release of numerous U.S. citizens imprisoned abroad, using its strategic expertise and innovative approach to resolve disputes involving the
- [Chapter 11 Asbestos-Related Bankruptcy Case](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/chapter-11-asbestos-related-bankruptcy-case/) - For financially distressed companies with limited resources, an insurance-focused bankruptcy is often the most effective means by which product liability claimants of such companies can be compensated for their injuries. Gilbert’s current representation of a debtor in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case pending in Washington state is the latest example of Gilbert’s ground-breaking work in
- [Secured Global Insurance Settlement in Asbestos Matter](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/secured-global-insurance-settlement-in-asbestos-matter/) - Following years of litigation in both state and Chapter 11 bankruptcy court on behalf of an insolvent boilermaker, Gilbert LLP secured over $20 million in settlements from insurers to fund a liquidating trust that is expected to pay out its assets to asbestos claimants over several years. A variety of factors made the more common
- [Environmental Insurance Coverage Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/environmental-insurance-coverage-litigation/) - Environmental remediation of allegedly contaminated industrial sites continues to be a focus of government regulators and a substantial source of potential liability for companies nationwide. Through our representation of a leading manufacturer of building products in multiple litigation proceedings, Gilbert spearheaded our client’s efforts to recover insurance proceeds for defense and remediation costs arising from
- [Opioids Liability Insurance Settlements](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/opioids-liability-insurance-setllements/) - Insys was an additional major pharmaceutical company that filed for bankruptcy in the face of over 1,200 lawsuits that sought to hold the company liable for its role in creating the opioid crisis. Gilbert represented the Victims Restitution Trust (the “VRT”), a Delaware statutory trust created pursuant to Insys Therapeutics, Inc.’s Second Amended Joint Chapter
- [Opioids Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/opioids-litigation-2/) - Gilbert LLP has been actively involved in the legal battle to confront the destructive opioids crisis in the United States. In the mid-2010’s Gilbert took a leadership role in representing multiple states attorneys general and sovereign Indian tribes to investigate and litigate claims against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and chain retailers, seeking damages and other relief
- [Fighting for Racial Justice with ACLU of Louisiana](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/fighting-for-racial-justice-with-aclu-of-louisiana/) - In July 2020, Gilbert LLP partnered with ACLU of Louisiana and a wide range of private firms and law school clinics to tackle the systemic problem of racially discriminatory policing practices. The initiative, called “Justice Lab: Putting Racist Policing on Trial,” aims to bring a wave of lawsuits challenging racially motivated stops, seizures, searches, false
- [Fighting Abuse at U.S. Prisons](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/fighting-abuse-at-u-s-prisons/) - Gilbert is partnering with the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs to represent a growing number of incarcerated individuals who are or were housed at the U.S. Penitentiary Lee (USP Lee) in western Virginia. These individuals have suffered physical and sexual assaults, prolonged use of inhumane restraints, racial and psychological abuse, and
- [Asbestos-Related Insurance Coverage Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/asbestos-related-insurance-coverage-litigation/) - In our experience, insurance companies very often contest their contractual duties and obligations to pay mass tort product liability claims facing their policyholders. Gilbert LLP is continuing to lead the fight on behalf of corporate policyholders, trusts and others against insurers in courts throughout the country, including its representation of an internationally renowned manufacturer of
- [Asbestos-Related Chapter 7 Bankruptcy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/asbestos-related-chapter-7-bankruptcy/) - Gilbert LLP continues to be at the forefront of resolving complex disputes between financially distressed policyholders and their insurers. Gilbert’s pioneering work in this area was exemplified through its representation of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for a former insulation manufacturer responsible for marshaling assets to fund thousands of asbestos-related personal injury claims. Notwithstanding significant
- [Securing Uncontested Confirmation in a Mass Tort Bankruptcy and Maximizing Assets for Post-Bankruptcy Trust](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/securing-uncontested-confirmation-in-a-mass-tort-bankruptcy-and-maximizing-assets-for-post-bankruptcy-trust/) - Gilbert LLP was retained by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Mosaic Companies, LLC bankruptcy to analyze the insurance assets potentially available to the Debtors for liability associated with certain stone countertop tort claims, to assist in recovery of insurance assets, and to structure the Plan of Reorganization and related documents to preserve
- [Landmark Talc Industry Trust](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/landmark-talc-industry-trust/) - Gilbert LLP served as Special Insurance Counsel to the Official Committee of Talc Claimants (TCC) in the bankruptcy of Presperse Corporation, which in 2025 culminated in the historic confirmation of a bankruptcy plan and the creation of a Section 524(g) Talc Personal Injury Trust. Gilbert’s advocacy secured a favorable settlement with Hartford Casualty Company for
- [Syndicated Investment in Litigation Recoveries](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/syndicated-investment-in-litigation-recoveries/) - Represented alternative asset manager with over $9 billion in assets under management (AUM) in underwriting and advising on syndicated investment in litigation recoveries exceeding $500 million.
- [Investments in Mass Tort Related Matters](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/investments-in-mass-tort-related-matters/) - Represented boutique investment vehicle in connection with investment in mass tort related matters.
- [Insurance Settlement in Residual Value Coverage Dispute](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/insurance-settlement-in-residual-value-coverage-dispute/) - In the midst of a five-week arbitration, we recovered, through settlement, approximately $100 million for an automobile distributor seeking insurance coverage for residual value losses on a large portfolio of leased vehicles. In the course of the dispute, we secured rulings that our client could pursue its claims directly against the reinsurers, bypassing its own
- [Claims Against Government, Contractor And Insurers For Cuban Imprisonment](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/succesfully-pursued-u-s-government-and-contractor-claims-for-cuban-imprisonment/) - On behalf of Alan Gross, a U.S. citizen imprisoned by the Cuban government for more than five years, we filed three lawsuits in two federal courts against the U.S. government, a major government contractor, and contractor's insurers, seeking compensation for his imprisonment. Following intensive negotiations, we achieved a comprehensive settlement for our client on a
- [Successful Global Resolution in Mass Tort Asbestos Bankruptcy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/successful-global-resolution-in-mass-tort-asbestos-bankruptcy/) - Gilbert LLP was engaged to represent an asbestos claimants’ committee in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy to maximize the value of settlements negotiated pre-bankruptcy by the Debtor and two of its insurance companies, the proceeds of which would ultimately inure to the benefit of the committee’s claimants. Prior to filing for bankruptcy, the Debtor had reached
- [Representation of Public University in Americans with Disabilities Act Investigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/representation-of-public-university-in-ada-investigation/) - We represented a public university in connection with an investigation commenced by the USDOJ into the accessibility of the university’s campus to persons with disabilities. This work involved negotiations with DOJ over alleged accessibility violations as well as development of a plan for remedying alleged violations.
- [Settlement of Major Environmental Coverage Dispute Through Mediation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/settlement-of-major-environmental-coverage-dispute-through-mediation/) - Gilbert LLP was retained as settlement counsel by a Fortune 500 electric power company to resolve insurance claims for substantial coal-ash environmental liabilities arising from its historical operations. Working closely with the client and litigation counsel at another firm, and with the involvement of a mediator, we were able to create litigation pressure points and
- [Policy Negotiation and Placement](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/policy-negotiation-and-placement/) - Our attorneys have provided advice to major companies, as they negotiated the terms of errors and omissions and directors and officers insurance coverage. Our work in this area has included assessing risk profiles, drafting policy language, and negotiating coverage terms with insurance brokers and insurers.
- [Representation and Warranty Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/representation-and-warranty-coverage/) - We represented a large innovation and engineering consulting firm in its pursuit of insurance coverage under a representation and warranty insurance policy, a relatively new product on the insurance market. Representation and warranty coverage protects buyers in a merger from loss due to breaches of a seller’s representations and warranties in a merger agreement. In
- [Protecting Tenant Rights in Landlord’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/protecting-tenant-rights-in-landlords-chapter-11-bankruptcy/) - Gilbert attorneys teamed up with Legal Aid to provide advice to tenants whose landlord refused to conduct needed apartment repairs and has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Gilbert attorneys lent their expertise to the tenants by providing advocacy during the Chapter 11 plan confirmation process, particularly related to preserving tenants’ rights to continued possession of
- [Obtaining Social Security Benefits](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/obtaining-social-security-benefits/) - Gilbert LLP has represented numerous individuals applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In a recent example, we represented an individual suffering from numerous serious health conditions who was denied benefits by the Social Security Administration following erroneous findings that he was not disabled. We worked with him to
- [Fighting Sex Trafficking](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/fighting-sex-trafficking/) - We have worked extensively with FAIR Girls, a nonprofit agency headquartered in Washington, D.C., that seeks to prevent the sex trafficking and exploitation of girls and young women aged eleven to twenty-four and to aid survivors through education and empowerment. FAIR Girls does this by providing direct services to survivors; educating groups about prevention, identification,
- [Oil-Spill Liability Fund Settlement](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/settlement-with-oil-spill-liability-fund/) - Our lawyers negotiated a substantial settlement of a claim against a statutory oil-spill compensation fund in connection with one of the world’s largest oil spills in U.S. waters.
- [Major E&O Recovery](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/major-eo-recovery/) - As insurance counsel to a post-bankruptcy trustee, we recovered nearly $50 million in E&O insurance coverage.
- [$200 Million Liability Insurance Recovery for Prominent International Law Firm](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/200-million-liability-insurance-recovery-for-prominent-international-law-firm/) - We recovered more than $200 million through several mediations with our client’s insurers and the underlying plaintiff group, resulting in the resolution of all outstanding claims against our client.
- [Corporate Restructuring](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/corporate-restructuring/) - Our attorneys were insurance and risk management counsel to a public company with significant mass tort liability. Working with co-counsel, we were instrumental in proposing and implementing a successful corporate restructuring plan that allowed our client to pursue business opportunities more effectively while simultaneously managing its mass tort exposure.
- [Litigation Resulting in Full Recovery from 19 Insurance Groups without Trial](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/litigation-resulting-in-full-recovery-from-19-insurance-groups-without-trial/) - Our attorneys were insurance counsel to a large manufacturer of air-purifying respirators, heat-protective clothing, and other safety equipment in an action against its insurers for coverage of tort claims alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos, silica, and coal-mine dust. Our aggressive litigation and creative settlement approaches allowed us to resolve coverage issued by all
- [Pioneering Pursuit of Billions of Dollars in Mass Tort "Non-Products" Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/establishment-of-mass-tort-non-products-claims/) - Through litigation in state and federal courts and arbitration fora, we pioneered the pursuit of so-called “non-products” coverage for mass tort bodily injury claims. The insurance industry had attempted to restrict its obligations for mass tort bodily injury claims to so-called “products” coverage, which generally is subject to aggregate limits of liability. In contrast, “non-products”
- [Massive Insurance Recovery for Tort Defendant](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/massive-insurance-recovery-for-tort-defendant/) - As the settlement team in insurance coverage litigation for a medical device manufacturer, our lawyers recovered more than $1.5 billion in insurance proceeds to pay claims against our client.
- [$425 Million in Product Liability Coverage](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/425-million-in-product-liability-coverage/) - As insurance counsel to a Fortune 50 company facing multiple streams of product liability claims, we negotiated a $425 million insurance settlement with a group of twelve insurers to be utilized over ten years to pay defense and liability costs incurred on such claims.
- [Over $1 Billion in Insurance Payments for Product Liability Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/over-1-billion-in-insurance-payments-for-product-liability-claims/) - We resolved all coverage issues and secured more than $1 billion in insurance for a multinational building materials company with significant mass tort liability.
- [Representation of Major Purchasers of Polyurethane Chemicals in Price-Fixing Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/representation-of-major-purchasers-of-polyurethane-chemicals-in-price-fixing-litigation/) - All but one defendant settled pre-trial, and the remaining defendant settled five weeks into trial in New Jersey federal court. Total client recoveries were approximately $500 million.
- [Recovery of More Than $2 Billion in Bulk Vitamins Price-Fixing Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/recovery-of-more-than-2-billion-in-bulk-vitamins-price-fixing-litigation/) - One of our Firm’s partners represented a client group of more than 125 large purchasers of bulk vitamins in a variety of industries in litigation against a global price-fixing cartel of vitamin manufacturers. This representation resulted in recoveries of over $2 billion for the client group.
- [Reform of Midland Liquidation Process](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/reform-of-midland-liquidation-process/) - Our attorneys led a group of policyholder attorneys in seeking changes in procedures to expedite payments in the Midland Insurance Company Liquidation, which were ultimately accepted by New York officials. Our attorneys, again working cooperatively with other policyholder counsel, successfully litigated the issue of whether restrictive NY law applied to all claims submitted to Midland
- [Groundbreaking Ruling Against Insolvent Insurer](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/groundbreaking-ruling-against-insolvent-insurer/) - We secured a $30 million judgment in an insurer liquidation proceeding requiring an insolvent insurer to estimate and pay our client’s future (so-called incurred-but-not-reported, or IBNR) tort claims.
- [Record-Breaking Settlement With State Insurance Guaranty Fund](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/record-breaking-settlement-with-state-insurance-guaranty-fund/) - We prosecuted a claim against a state insurance guaranty fund and settled the case for the largest amount ever paid by that guaranty fund on a single policyholder claim.
- [U.K. Schemes of Arrangement](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/developed-uk-schemes-of-arrangement-working-with-the-provisional-liquidators-in-london/) - Working with insurance liquidation officials in London, which hosts a massive insurance marketplace covering U.S. and worldwide risks, our lawyers developed new protocols under existing U.K. statutes to ensure that reinsurance assets in insurer liquidation proceedings were recovered efficiently and were then equably distributed to policyholders. The first such “scheme of arrangement” in 1993 was
- [Wrongful Detention by Foreign Government](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/wrongful-detention-by-foreign-government/) - In May, 2019, Gilbert attorneys helped secure the release of Todd Leininger, a U.S. citizen who had been imprisoned in Venezuela on questionable charges since 2014. Although a Venezuelan court ordered our client’s release in May of 2018, Venezuelan authorities had refused to release him solely based on his American citizenship. Gilbert attorneys worked for
- [Mechanism to Allow First Imports into the U.S. of Cuban Products in 60 Years](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/created-mechanism-to-allow-first-imports-into-the-u-s-of-cuban-products-in-60-years/) - Our lawyers navigated U.S. Treasury and Commerce regulations, negotiated with U.S. distributors and banks, and negotiated agreements with the Cuban government to import Cuban artisanal charcoal into the United States. The charcoal, produced by private cooperatives in Cuba, is the first Cuban product to be imported and sold in the United States since the Cuban
- [Secured $60 Million Default Judgment Against Government of Iran](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/secured-60-million-default-judgment-against-government-of-iran/) - On behalf of our client Amir Hekmati, imprisoned in Iran for five years, we secured a default judgment against the government of Iran and a damages award in excess of $60 million.
- [Eight-Figure Judgments Against Foreign Companies and Governments](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/obtained-eight-figure-judgments-against-foreign-companies-and-governments/) - Our lawyers obtained a trial verdict and damages award in excess of $25 million against Chinese and Dubai companies for copyright infringement.
- [Release of U.S. Prisoners Held Abroad](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/obtained-the-release-of-us-prisoners-held-abroad/) - Following our successful efforts to secure Alan Gross’s release from Cuban prison, we have played a key role in negotiating the release of four other Americans imprisoned abroad. We negotiated directly with the Cuban government and obtained the release of an American who had served 15 years of a 25-year sentence for attempting to smuggle
- [Unprecedented D&O Insurance Recovery to Compensate Victims of International Securities Fraud](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/unprecedented-do-insurance-recovery-to-compensate-victims-of-international-securities-fraud/) - We obtained millions of dollars in directors and officers insurance proceeds through an alternative dispute resolution process on behalf of a receiver for a defunct Chinese company that defrauded U.S. investors. In this novel case, Gilbert was able to secure insurance proceeds despite multiple prior default judgments finding the policyholder had engaged in a massive
- [Insurance Funding for Historic Shareholder Derivative Claim Settlement](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/insurance-funding-for-historic-shareholder-derivative-claim-settlement/) - We recovered without litigation $75 million in directors and officers insurance proceeds to fully fund one of the largest shareholder derivative claims in U.S. history. Gilbert successfully obtained this recovery despite vehement insurer opposition to the underlying derivative settlement based on their contentions that they had no coverage obligations, because the alleged settlement was unreasonable,
- [Substantial Recovery from Released Insurers](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/substantial-recovery-from-released-insurers/) - We recovered more than $10 million for a CEO, CFO, and other officers who had been completely cut out of the company’s court-approved insurance settlement by filing extra-contractual tort claims against more than a dozen insurers, ultimately resulting in multiple settlements.
- [Hundreds of Millions Recovered for Securities Class Actions Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/hundreds-of-millions-recovered-for-securities-class-actions-claims/) - We negotiated recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars in directors and officers insurance proceeds to fund settlements of securities class action claims asserted against a Fortune 500 company. In doing so, we overcame insurer objections that the underlying securities settlements were not covered, should be related to earlier claims and paid by other policies,
- [Trial victory in arbitration resulting in multi-million dollar award](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/trial-victory-in-arbitration-resulting-in-multi-million-dollar-award/) - We secured nearly $9 million in coverage from a D&O insurer that refused to adequately fund the settlement of a shareholder derivative litigation. After defeating multiple efforts by the insurer to dismiss all claims prior to trial, Gilbert prevailed on multiple complex insurance coverage and allocation issues in a week-long trial before a three-arbitrator panel.
- [Insurance Due Diligence for M&A Activity](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/insurance-due-diligence-for-ma-activity/) - We have regularly represented private equity and public companies in connection with their mergers and acquisition activity. As part of the acquisition team, we develop strategy related to all aspects of potential liabilities, insurance, and risk management, with particular focus on product liability and directors and officers exposures. Our strategic approach involves a broad review
- [Excess-of-Loss Policy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/excess-of-loss-policy/) - As counsel to a major asbestos defendant that was undervalued and unattractive as a potential acquisition because of the uncertainty surrounding its future asbestos liability, we drafted and helped negotiate an excess-of-loss policy providing an additional $800 million of coverage over a predetermined future liability. Because this policy reassured the market that the company’s asbestos
- [Insurance Assessment and Strategic Advice for Acquisition, Structuring and Drafting of Captive Policy to Support Transaction](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/insurance-assessment-and-strategic-advice-for-acquisition-structuring-and-drafting-of-captive-policy-to-support-transaction/) - Gilbert LLP was retained by a private equity firm in connection with its acquisition of a company that had potential tort liability arising from certain products it distributed. Our initial assignment was to assess the applicability of the acquisition target's existing insurance coverage to respond to potential tort claims against it. Our work then expanded
- [Representation of Employer in Fair Labor Standard Act Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/representation-of-employer-in-fair-labor-standard-act-litigation/) - In a matter of first impression before the United State District Court for Delaware, we successfully eliminated a plaintiff’s entitlement to damages in a wage-and-hour lawsuit, establishing that the plaintiff was judicially estopped because he had made inconsistent representations in a contemporaneous bankruptcy proceeding. While the ruling permitted the bankruptcy trustee to recover in the
- [Successful Anti-trust Action Against Agribusiness Giant](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/successful-anti-trust-action-again-archer-daniels-midland/) - One of our Firm’s partners successfully represented major food producers who purchased citric acid in a price-fixing antitrust action against a global cartel of chemical manufacturers.
- [Major Recovery from Manufacturers of Corrugated Materials](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/major-recovery-from-manufacturers-of-corrugated-materials/) - Our lawyers represented some of the leading household-brand consumer products companies and other large purchasers of corrugated material against linerboard manufacturers accused of participating in a conspiracy to restrict supply and increase prices of linerboard and corrugated products. While the client group was only 25% of the entire class of plaintiffs, total client recoveries of
- [Multi-Million Dollar Recovery Following Two Appeals in Attorneys’ Fee Dispute](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/multi-million-dollar-recovery-following-victory-in-two-appeals-in-attorneys-fee-dispute/) - We won two appeals to the Fourth Circuit in a multi-million-dollar case in which a former client contended that their law firm, which they had discharged following a successful jury trial that resulted in an eight-figure verdict for the client, was entitled to only a fraction of its hourly fees in a quantum meruit (that is, the
- [Defense of Public University in Civil Rights Actions](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/defense-of-public-university-in-civil-rights-actions/) - We successfully defended a public university in numerous employee lawsuits alleging that the university had violated the employees’ civil rights in employment-related decisions. This work included representation before trial and appellate courts at the state and federal levels.
- [Swift Resolution of Insurer Objections to Secure Exit Financing](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/swift-resolution-of-insurer-objections-to-secure-exit-financing/) - Our debtor client faced three separate liability streams, over one dozen insurer objections, and significant time pressure to reach confirmation in order to maintain favorable financing. Our lawyers negotiated resolution with every insurer-objector within three weeks, garnered support of all tort claimant representatives and facilitated our client emerging successfully from bankruptcy.
- [Groundbreaking “Pass Through” Settlement](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/groundbreaking-pass-through-settlement/) - After securing more than $100 million for a mass-tort-claimants’ committee, we negotiated a first-of-its-kind settlement that permitted the resulting trust to retain its disputed claim against a recalcitrant insurer, without delaying confirmation.
- [Successful Mass Tort Bankruptcy and Coverage Case](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/mass-tort-bankruptcy-and-coverage-case/) - We represented an asbestos trust in litigation in state court against two insurers that had refused to settle during the bankruptcy proceedings that led to the formation of the trust. Issues included whether the trust's predecessor could assign insurance rights to the trust and the reasonableness of the settlement that resulted in the creation of
- [Resolution of International Medical Implant Claims in Bankruptcy Case](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/resolution-of-international-medical-implant-claims-in-bankruptcy-case/) - We led settlement negotiations that resolved class action cases asserting thousands of medical implant claims against a U.S. company in bankruptcy. These settlements, which were incorporated into the overall reorganization plan, resolved the vast majority of the international claims in the U.S. reorganization case.
- [Prepackaged Bankruptcy with Over $500 Million in Insurance Assets](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/pre-packaged-bankruptcy-with-over-500-million-in-insurance-assets/) - In connection with our representation of a small installation contractor, we recommended, developed, and oversaw a prepackaged bankruptcy strategy, as well as pursuit of non-products coverage after most products coverage was exhausted. Our strategy resulted in insurance recovery in excess of $500 million and approval of a favorable Chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
- [U.S. And U.K. Insolvency Proceedings](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/u-s-and-u-k-insolvency-proceedings/) - We represented a U.S. policyholder that had a U.K. subsidiary with significant tort liability in both the U.S. and the U.K. This entity, which had purchased a policy with an aggregate limit of nearly a billion dollars covering both itself and its U.S. subsidiaries, sought protection of both U.S. and U.K. insolvency laws and cases
- [Resolution and Funding of Dental Malpractice and Fraud Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/resolution-and-funding-of-dental-malpractice-and-fraud-claims/) - On behalf of a bankruptcy committee representing thousands of children injured by dental malpractice, we developed a unique trust structure that permitted claims to be valued in the tort system, but also maintained the trust’s ability to maximize insurer funding and streamline the administration of claims after values had been established.
- [Represented Tort Creditors' Committee in Major Automotive Bankruptcy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/represented-tort-creditors-committee-on-insurance-in-major-automotive-bankruptcy/) - We represented the tort creditors' committee in an automotive manufacturing bankruptcy, advising and negotiating with the U.S.-based debtors and their international parent to obtain the full value of international insurance.
- [$24 Million to Settle Ponzi Scheme Case Without Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/secured-24-million-to-settle-ponzi-scheme-case-without-litigation/) - We utilized a combination of insurance collections and payments from an indemnifying former corporate parent to fund the settlement of claims asserted by a receiver and a putative class of investors arising from one of the largest Ponzi schemes in United States history.
- [$80 Million Fund for Sexual Abuse Claims Against Catholic Diocese](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/80-million-fund-for-sexual-abuse-claims-against-catholic-diocese/) - As insurance counsel to a class of claimants suing a Catholic diocese for negligent supervision of employees who had engaged in sexual abuse, we negotiated a settlement with the Diocese’s insurers to create a settlement fund and appropriate distribution procedures for class members.
- [Multi-Million Insurance Recovery for Receiver Against Chinese Company](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/multi-million-insurance-recovery-for-receiver-against-chinese-company/) - We recovered millions of dollars on behalf of the receiver for a defunct China-based media company through international mediation and arbitration of insurance disputes and claims against the company’s former professionals.
- [Coverage For Pharmaceutical Company’s Product Liability And Mass Tort Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/coverage-for-pharmaceutical-companys-product-liability-and-mass-tort-litigation/) - We served as insurance counsel to a Fortune 500 medical products company with significant product liability and mass tort exposure related to artificial heart valves, hip and knee replacements, and pharmaceutical products. We resolved all outstanding insurance coverage issues related to these claims under a multi-billion-dollar insurance portfolio.
- [U.S. Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/amicus-curiae-briefs/) - Gilbert attorneys have drafted and filed amicus curiae briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of a wide range of organizations and scholars on a host of critical legal issues. In recent years, Gilbert has submitted briefs in major cases regarding the Affordable Care Act, affirmative action, the Fair Housing Act, and congressional redistricting.
- [Counseling Nonprofits on Insurance Issues](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/insurance-issues/) - We have advised dozens of nonprofits with respect to the scope of coverage under their existing insurance portfolios as well as the purchase of new lines of insurance coverage. These coverage reviews frequently include suggesting improvements that eliminate unintentional gaps in coverage, reduce redundancy, or simply clarify that the desired risk transfer has been achieved.
- [Wellington Agreement](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/created-wellington-cap-agreement/) - One of our lawyers was the primary negotiator and drafter of an insurance treaty (the “Wellington Agreement”) among 35 policyholders and 15 groups of insurers, resolving disputes relating to over $15 billion in coverage for asbestos-related claims. This treaty shaped the response of insurers to one of the largest mass-tort crises in U.S. history, created
- [Protecting Generational Wealth for Underprivileged Groups](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/protecting-generational-wealth-for-underprivileged-groups/) - Gilbert LLP has undertaken two pro bono projects to address inequities in so-called heirs property law primarily affecting the African American community. Specifically, we are actively supporting efforts to enact legislation in the District of Columbia and Maryland to change certain aspects of real estate partition laws that permit speculators to unfairly deprive underprivileged property
- [Protecting Vulnerable People Against Insurance Company Abuse](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/protecting-vulnerable-people/) - Relying on our experience litigating against the insurance industry, our attorneys have defended numerous low-income D.C. residents facing automobile-subrogation lawsuits brought by large insurance companies. Recent representations include a lawsuit that our attorneys defended and settled on favorable terms on the eve of trial, and a matter where our aggressive pursuit of discovery revealed facts
- [PROTECTING RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/securing-rights-for-immigrants/) - Our attorneys provide pro bono assistance to clients on a wide range of immigration issues, including bond hearings, applications for asylum, and other forms of protection against deportation, and additional proceedings before the immigration court. For instance, we secured a court ruling withholding removal of our client to Guatemala and authorizing his release on bond
- [Liquidating Chapter 11 Asbestos Plan](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/liquidating-chapter-11-asbestos-plan/) - Following years of litigation in both state and bankruptcy court on behalf of an insolvent boilermaker, we secured over $20 million in settlements from insurers to fund a liquidating trust that is expected to pay out its assets to asbestos claimants over approximately 4 years. A variety of factors made the more common §524(g) plan
- [COVID-19](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/covid-19/) - Gilbert LLP has recently been retained by multiple clients who have suffered pandemic-related business interruption losses to pursue insurance coverage for their claims. We also have been retained to analyze other corporate insurance policies with respect to potential COVID-19-related claims. Gilbert’s review consists of analyzing first party property insurance policies to which the clients might
- [Construction Defect Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/construction-defect-litigation/) - Disputes among contractors and subcontractors on large scale commercial construction projects are becoming increasingly complex, given the specialization in the field and the substantial sums at issue. Through our ongoing representation of a nationally prominent enclosure contractor in litigation against other participants in a large hospital complex project in Missouri, Gilbert is pursuing recoveries from
- [Challenging Unlawful Convictions](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/challenging-unlawful-convictions/) - On October 1, 2019, Gilbert LLP was appointed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to represent Randall Tyler in his challenge to the constitutionality of his conviction for murder, conspiracy, and burglary in the Circuit Court for Lexington County, South Carolina. The Fourth Circuit appoints counsel in a fraction of its
- [Opioids Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/opioids-litigation/) - Millions of Americans are addicted to prescription opioids, and tens of thousands die annually from opioid overdoses. Across this country every day, children are born opioid-addicted. Indeed, the number of people who take prescription opioids for non-medical purposes is far greater than the number who use cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens combined. America is reeling from
- [Challenging Unlawful Convictions](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/challenging-unlawful-convictions-2/) - Among the dozens of currently pending pro-bono matters, on October 1, 2019, Gilbert LLP was appointed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to represent Randall Tyler in his challenge to the constitutionality of his conviction for murder, conspiracy, and burglary in the Circuit Court for Lexington County, South Carolina. The Fourth
- [Defending Auto Subrogation Lawsuits](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/defending-auto-subrogation-lawsuits/) - We have defended numerous low-income D.C. residents facing automobile-subrogation lawsuits brought by large insurance companies. Recent representations include a lawsuit that our attorneys defended and settled on favorable terms on the eve of trial, and a matter where our aggressive pursuit of discovery revealed facts that led the insurer to dismiss the lawsuit against our
- [Advocating For Students With Special Education Needs](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/advocating-for-students-with-special-education-needs/) - Our attorneys regularly represent parents whose children have special education needs that are not being met by the Washington, D.C. public school system (“DCPS”). These representations include working with school faculty on improvements to a student’s Individualized Education Program, advocating before school administrators for school transfers, and litigating with DCPS when necessary to improve a
- [Securing Insurance Coverage for Consumers](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/insurance-coverage-representations-on-behalf-of-individual-consumers/) - Our lawyers have represented individual consumers in insurance-coverage disputes that are small by the industry’s standards but life-altering to the clients. In one recent case, we assisted a low-income client whose credit card company refused to provide the rental car coverage he was owed when his rental car was stolen. After extensive negotiations, the credit
- [Housing Court Cases](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/housing-court-cases/) - We regularly represent clients on housing matters, including in the DC Superior Court Landlord & Tenant Branch, on the DC Superior Court Housing Conditions Calendar, and before D.C. Housing Authority administrators. In a recent example, our attorneys filed a housing-conditions case on behalf of a client whose house was roach-infested, ultimately negotiating a payment from
- [Prosecuting Commercial Claims For Needy Clients](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/prosecuting-commercial-claims-for-needy-clients/) - We routinely represent low-income clients who need counsel to pursue commercial claims through litigation. For example, we represented a travel agent owed $20,000 for plane tickets she purchased on behalf of a customer who failed to pay, leading her employer to deduct $20,000 from her paycheck, and rendering her unable to pay for a semester
- [Negotiated to Free American Held Prisoner in Cuba](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/negotiated-to-free-american-held-prisoner-in-cuba/) - On behalf of Alan Gross, a U.S. citizen imprisoned by the Cuban government, we filed three lawsuits in two federal courts against the U.S. government, a major government contractor, and contractor insurers, seeking compensation for his imprisonment. Our work facilitated negotiations between Cuba and the U.S. to secure our client’s freedom, and ultimately to begin
- [Recovered $425 Million from One Insurer on Non-Product Asbestos Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/recovered-425-million-from-one-insurer-on-non-product-asbestos-claims/) - Following vigorous litigation and court-ordered mediation, we recovered for an asbestos trust $425 million from a primary insurer with single-million aggregate limits. Our lawyers were among the first to identify and pursue so-called non-products claims under general liability insurance policies, thereby obtaining access for clients to separate and potentially unlimited pools of insurance coverage.
- [Successful Fraudulent Transfer Claim on Behalf of Floor Tile Manufacturer](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/successful-fraudulent-transfer-claim-on-behalf-of-floor-tile-manufacturer/) - Our lawyers successfully brought a fraudulent transfer lawsuit on behalf of a bankrupt asbestos defendant against a Canadian company that we alleged stripped all the assets out of our client to avoid paying asbestos-related bodily injury claims.
- [Corporate Restructuring and Insurance Funding to Guarantee Company Survival](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/corporate-restructuring-and-insurance-funding-to-guarantee-company-survival/) - We represented a small, closely-held insulation and roofing contracting company that was facing bankruptcy as a result of its asbestos-related liabilities. In helping to ensure the company's continued survival, we undertook a multi-faceted approach whereby we (a) obtained millions of dollars in insurance proceeds to pay asbestos-related claims from solvent and insolvent insurers, and (b) provided
- [Hundreds of Millions in Coverage to Secure Exit Financing](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/hundreds-of-millions-in-coverage-to-secure-exit-financing/) - We represented a debtor in a mass-tort-related bankruptcy case that faced significant time pressure to reach confirmation to comply with its DIP (debtor-in-possession) lender’s requirement to maintain favorable financing. Within three weeks, our lawyers negotiated a resolution of every insurer objection related to three separate liability streams on terms satisfactory to the debtor and consented
- [Settlement of Post-Bankruptcy Insurance Claims](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/settlement-of-post-bankruptcy-insurance-claims/) - We represented an asbestos trust in litigation in state court against two insurers that had refused to settle during the bankruptcy proceedings that led to the formation of the trust. Following years of vigorous litigation, both insurers settled on terms favorable to our clients.
- [Prepackaged Bankruptcy with No Insurer Objections](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/configured-pre-packaged-bankruptcy-with-no-insurer-objections/) - We represented an ad hoc committee of asbestos plaintiffs to negotiate hundreds of millions of dollars of insurance settlements and a pre-negotiated plan of reorganization that incorporated those settlements. This allowed the debtor to confirm a bankruptcy plan without insurer objections and our clients to access a trust with hundreds of millions of dollars available
- [Pioneered Asbestos Prepackaged Bankruptcy Cases](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/pioneered-asbestos-prepackaged-bankruptcy-case/) - We designed, negotiated, and implemented a prepackaged plan of reorganization under which the client contributed its insurance rights and proceeds to a trust to pay asbestos claims and the client’s asbestos-related bodily injury liabilities were discharged. We settled more than a quarter of a billion dollars of insurance coverage to fund the trust, and subsequently
- [No Insurer Standing In Asbestos Bankruptcy Cases](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/no-insurer-standing-in-asbestos-bankruptcy-cases/) - We created a leading precedent by having the bankruptcy court limit insurer objections to asbestos debtor plans.
- [“All Sums” Decision In Illinois](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/all-sums-decision-in-illinois/) - Our attorneys were retained to represent a policyholder in an Illinois asbestos bodily injury coverage case that had been pending more than five years. We persuaded the trial court to overturn its previous orders from before our representation and hold that an insurer was obligated to pay “all sums” for claims triggering its policy –
- [Negotiated Multi-Billion Insurance Settlement and Established Asbestos ADR Facility](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/case-study/negotiated-multi-billion-insurance-settlement-and-established-asbestos-adr-facility/) - Our lawyers were the primary negotiators and drafters of an insurance settlement agreement among 35 policyholders and 15 groups of insurers resolving disputes over $15 billion in coverage. This agreement created an insurer and defendant administered claims facility for asbestos-related claims and incorporated a cutting-edge use of ADR for resolution of insurance disputes over the

## Current matters

- [Protecting Tenant Rights in Rent Dispute](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/protecting-tenant-rights-in-landlords-chapter-11-bankruptcy/) - We currently represent a District of Columbia tenant in a landlord-tenant dispute involving a nonpayment of rent action pending in DC Superior Court. The matter was referred through Legal Aid DC and includes preparation for and attendance at a Bell hearing, mediation, and a non-jury trial, as well as negotiations with the landlord to resolve
- [Protecting Houses of Worship Against Immigration Raids](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/protecting-houses-of-worship-against-immigration-raids/) - In 2025, Gilbert LLP joined with Democracy Forward and the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs to file a lawsuit on behalf of a wide range of religious groups over the Trump-Vance Administration’s rescission of long-standing policies prohibiting immigration enforcement activities at houses of worship and other facilities used by religious organizations in furtherance
- [Asbestos-Related Chapter 7 Bankruptcy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/asbestos-related-chapter-7-bankruptcy/) - Gilbert LLP continues to be at the forefront of resolving complex disputes between financially distressed policyholders and their insurers. Gilbert’s pioneering work in this area continues today, through its representation of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for a former insulation manufacturer responsible for marshaling assets to fund thousands of asbestos-related personal injury claims. To date,
- [Pursuing Insurance Coverage for Asbestos Trust Through Both Litigation and Negotiation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/pursuing-insurance-coverage-for-asbestos-trust-through-both-litigation-and-negotiation/) - Gilbert represents the SWC Asbestos Personal Injury Trust (the “Trust”) in its efforts to obtain recoveries under dozens of general liability insurance policies. The Trust was created after confirmation of the bankruptcy of SWC Industries LLC (“SWC”) to assume all liabilities and responsibility for SWC’s asbestos claims and to collect and distribute Trust assets to asbestos
- [Syndicated Investment in Litigation Recoveries](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/syndicated-investment-in-litigation-recoveries/) - Represented alternative asset manager with over $9 billion in assets under management (AUM) in underwriting and advising on syndicated investment in litigation recoveries exceeding $500 million.
- [Investments in Mass Tort Related Matters  ](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/investments-in-mass-tort-related-matters/) - Represented boutique investment vehicle in connection with investment in mass tort related matters.
- [Fighting Abuse at U.S. Prisons](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/fighting-abuse-at-u-s-prisons/) - Gilbert is partnering with the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs to represent a growing number of incarcerated individuals who are or were housed at the U.S. Penitentiary Lee (USP Lee) in western Virginia. These individuals have suffered physical and sexual assaults, prolonged use of inhumane restraints, racial and psychological abuse, and
- [Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy and Restructuring](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/boy-scouts-of-america-bankruptcy-and-restructuring/) - Facing substantial mass-tort liabilities arising out of thousands of claims alleging that the organization failed to protect children from sexual abuse, the Boy Scouts of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2020. The Boy Scouts’ stated goal was to use the Chapter 11 process to create a trust to provide compensation to victims.
- [Asbestos-Related Insurance Coverage Litigation](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/asbestos-related-insurance-coverage-litigation/) - In our experience, insurance companies very often contest their contractual duties and obligations to pay mass tort product liability claims facing their policyholders. Gilbert LLP is continuing to lead the fight on behalf of corporate policyholders, trusts and others against insurers in courts throughout the country, including its representation of an internationally renowned manufacturer of
- [Talc Bankruptcy Cases](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/talc-supplier-bankruptcy-case/) - Gilbert LLP builds on its long experience recovering insurance in mass tort bankruptcy cases representing three Committees and two Future Claimants Representatives in Chapter 11 proceedings filed by Imerys Talc America, Inc., Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, and Avon Products, Inc. In June 2019, Gilbert was retained as special insurance counsel to the Official Committee of
- [Representing Claimants Committee in "Texas Two Step" Bankruptcy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/representing-claimants-committee-in-texas-two-step-bankruptcy/) - Gilbert LLP has been retained by the Claimants Committee in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings filed by Aldrich Pump LLC and Murray Boiler LLC. Aldrich and Murray are asbestos liability holding companies formed by the Ingersoll-Rand Co. and Trane Technologies PLC, respectively. In representing the Claimants Committee, Gilbert is utilizing its expertise in recovering contested
- [Prisoner Resentencing and Parole](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/prisoner-resentencing-and-parole/) - Gilbert LLP recently represented a client who at 17 years old was accused of involvement in a murder. At the time of the alleged crime, our client was living in what was then a heavily segregated, high-crime area of Washington D.C. Our client was, even according to the Government’s contentions at the time, not the
- [Cutting Edge PFAS Bankruptcy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/cutting-edge-pfas-bankruptcy/) - Expanding on its significant experience recovering insurance in mass-tort bankruptcy cases, Gilbert LLP has been retained as Special Insurance Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (“UCC”) and the Future Claimants’ Representative (“FCR”) of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. Kidde Fenwal filed for bankruptcy in May of 2023, citing the magnitude of liability it faced related to
- [Opioid Industry Bankruptcies](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/opioid-industry-bankruptcies/) - Gilbert’s work to combat the opioid crisis includes significant involvement in the bankruptcy arena, including playing a major role in negotiating the original 2021 bankruptcy settlement in In Re: Purdue Pharma LP that was ultimately reversed on appeal by the U.S. Supreme Court because of releases provided to members of the Sackler family who were
- [Securing Insurance Coverage for Securities and Shareholder Suits](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/securing-insurance-coverage-for-securities-and-shareholder-suits/) - Gilbert’s insurance coverage expertise includes the representation of directors, officers, and companies facing securities and shareholder litigation. Currently, Gilbert represents a corporate client seeking insurance coverage for its settlement of certain director and officer and securities law claims, and is counseling the company in its suit against its insurers in Bermuda court.
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- [International Prisoners](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/international-prisoners/) - For years, Gilbert has represented individuals who have been wrongfully detained by foreign governments. We have helped secure the release of Alan Gross (from Cuba), Amir Hekmati (from Iran), Todd Leininger (from Venezuela), and others. We also often pursue claims in U.S. courts against the governments and entities responsible for our clients’ wrongful detention, obtaining
- [Securing Insurance Proceeds from Insolvent Insurer Estates](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/securing-insurance-proceeds-from-insolvent-insurer-estates/) - For companies with claims that trigger historical insurance policies, coverage may have been issued by insurers that have since entered insolvency or rehabilitation proceedings. When that happens, many policyholders may believe that coverage is not available—often based on advice of other counsel. However, Gilbert LLP has been tremendously successful in securing these proceeds. For example,
- [Construction Defects](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/construction-defects/) - Disputes among contractors and subcontractors on large scale commercial construction projects are becoming increasingly complex, given the specialization in the field and the substantial sums at issue. Through our ongoing representation of a nationally prominent enclosure contractor in litigation against other participants in a large hospital complex project in Missouri, Gilbert is pursuing recoveries from
- [Automotive Parts Mass-Tort Bankruptcy](https://www.gilbertlegal.com/current-matter/automotive-parts-mass-tort-bankruptcy/) - A confirmed bankruptcy plan often is only the beginning of Gilbert LLP’s insurance recovery work in mass-tort bankruptcy cases. We are currently engaged as counsel to the Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund. In Chapter 11 proceedings filed by the U.S. subsidiaries of Takata Corporation, a Japanese automotive parts company facing mounting allegations of liability

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