McKenna Storer takes great pride in announcing attorney Jaime Dowell’s selection as a 2017 recipient of the United States District Court’s Award for Excellence in Public Interest Service. Sponsored by the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, this annual award recognizes area attorneys for outstanding contributions in serving individuals in need of assistance in […]
A Guide To Incorporating A Trust Into Estate Planning
The primary reason people give for estate planning is to ensure their final wishes about the distribution of their assets are carried out. Examples of final wishes you may include in a will are how and where to bury you, how to dispose of your personal property and what to do with the family home. […]
Paul S. Steinhofer Named a Partner at McKenna Storer
McKenna Storer is proud to announce the naming of attorney Paul S. Steinhofer as its newest partner. Paul is a highly skilled litigator with an impressive record of success on behalf of the clients he has represented in numerous jury trials to verdict. As an integral member of the McKenna toxic tort team, Paul focuses […]
7 Steps for E-Mail Marketing CAN-SPAM Compliance
E-mail marketing is a key component of most digital marketing strategies. One study measured the return on investment for e-mail marketing at 28.5% compared to 7% for direct mail. According to a different study by McKensey, the average order value is three times higher for e-mail marketing than for social media. Considering these statistics, along […]
Maintaining Attorney-Client Privilege During Data Breach Response
There are many steps that a company should take to prepare for a data breach. As , one of the most important steps is to hire outside legal counsel. Not only will outside legal counsel advise the company how to comply with applicable legal requirements, but establishing a relationship with outside legal counsel will allow […]
Distinction Between the Duty to Defend and the Duty to Indemnify in Insurance Coverage Law
In determining insurance coverage, an insurer’s duty to defend its insured is much broader than its duty to indemnify. In order to determine whether the insurer’s duty to defend has arisen, the court must compare the allegations of the underlying complaint to the policy language. Those allegations must be liberally construed in favor of the […]
Is There Insurance Coverage for a Loss Known By the Insured Before Purchasing Insurance?
Whether there is insurance coverage for a loss known by the insured prior to purchasing an insurance policy depends on several factual issues. By its very nature, insurance is fundamentally based on contingent risks which may or may not occur. One dictionary defines “insurance” as “a contract whereby one undertakes to indemnify another against loss, […]
How Insurers Can Avoid Estoppel in Insurance Coverage Cases
In Illinois insurance coverage actions, an insurer can be estopped from asserting any policy defenses to coverage if the insurance company fails to take proper action. The general rule of estoppel provides that an insurer taking the position that a complaint potentially alleging coverage under a policy that includes a duty to defend may not […]
Chapter 13: Offering Debt Relief for the Sole Proprietor
The daily challenges of operating a business in a competitive marketplace as a sole proprietor can become overwhelming. If you are a sole proprietor with more debt than you can comfortably handle, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy might offer you the debt relief needed to put things back in order.
McKenna Storer Begins 2017 Being Honored for Its Commitment to Excellence
We are pleased to announce three McKenna Storer partners were named to the 2017 Illinois Super Lawyers lists, an honor to which no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected: