News Type: Articles

Seth Darmstadter’s article titled, “Optimizing the Legal Spend: A Better Approach for GCs,” was published in Corporate Counsel on September 15, 2021.

Kraig Ahalt and Bradley Henry’s article titled, “DOJ actions against bitcoin mixers shows focus on AML compliance,” was published in Global Investigations Review on August 31, 2021.

Bradley Henry’s article titled, “Arbitrating Transnational Environmental Disputes,” was published in Law360 on August 19, 2021. Annelise Raymond Alam, a Michelman & Robinson 2021 Summer Associate, co-wrote the article with Brad.

Mark Robinson’s  article titled, “Insurance Producers Beware: Errors & Omission Exposure Is a Real Threat,” was published in the July 2021 edition of the Agents Alliance Newsletter.

Mark Robinson’s most recent article titled, “Permissible Broker-Agent Fees: It’s All a Matter of Geography,” was published on June 7, 2021 in the Insurance Journal.

Lara Shortz’s article, “Top 6 Legal Trends Facing Hoteliers in 2017,” was published in Hotel News Now on January 20, 2017.

From the article…

“It is safe to say that President Donald Trump has more knowledge of the hotel business and a greater stake in the hospitality industry than any president in United States history. This first-hand hotel experience, coupled with his pro-business rhetoric, anti-regulatory cabinet, a Republican Congress and a slew of upcoming appointments, likely means that 2017 will bring a substantial easing of the regulatory burden presently affecting hoteliers at the federal level.

But this comes with a big caveat. Activist state and local governments will likely want to fill in any perceived regulatory or enforcement vacuum with their own rules and create an increasingly patchwork set of regulations with which hoteliers must contend.”

Seth Darmstadter’s article, “Send Off Summer With Chicago’s Best Tacos,” was published in Chicago Lawyer on January 25, 2017, as part of his regular Counsel’s Table column.

From the article…

“Few experiences shout summertime like sipping a cold cocktail while enjoying delicious Mexican street food. Chicago is no stranger to the taqueria — from traditional taco shops to modern foodie adaptations, everywhere you look there seems to be a taco joint. Now the downtown area has joined the party with Broken English Taco Pub, a new option for lunch, happy hour, dinner and late night at Lake Street and Michigan Avenue.”

Nicole Zayac’s and David Hauge’s article, “Uniformity Vs. Autonomy In Insurance Regulation: Part 1,” was published in Law360 on February 8, 2017.

From the article…

“In recent years, the pressure for uniformity of insurance regulation among the states has intensified, resulting in the weakening of Congress’s “hands off” tradition with respect to insurance regulation. Notably, the past few years have seen several insurance-related, legislative actions carried out on a federal level. In addition, there are increasing international pressures towards uniformity with respect to certain aspects of regulation in the United States.

At the same time, there have been innovations and growing political forces supporting the retention of state autonomy in insurance regulation. Both historic influences and new developments created a counter pressure to maintain the current system.”

View Part 2 of the Article HERE

Nicole Zayac’s and David Hauge’s article, “Uniformity Vs. Autonomy In Insurance Regulation: Part 2,” was published in Law360 on February 8, 2017.

From the article…

“Faced with this increased federal interest in regulating insurance and industry pressures towards uniformity in the support of efficiency, state insurance regulators have felt the need to prove the value and success of the state-based insurance regulatory system. They note that the insurance industry exhibited a high level of stability vis-a-vis other financial institutions during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, in part due to long standing institutions and traditions of state insurance regulation. However, while this clear example of the system working is readily identifiable, state regulators also face pressures to demonstrate their flexibility and responsiveness as new businesses and technologies, such as cybersecurity concerns, issues of liability in the “sharing economy”, and liability issues raised my new technological developments (i.e. drones and autonomous and semiautonomous vehicles), arise that affect the insurance industry.”

View Part 1 of the Article HERE

Lara A. Shortz’ article, “Suitable seating laws: Do not read while standing” was published in Hotel News Now on May 23, 2017.

From the article . . .

“Picture this: a grand and bustling hotel lobby bathed in light, impeccably designed and furnished with beautiful seating areas where guests lounge and enjoy. Adjacent to the stunning lobby, and just steps from the hotel’s entrance, is the busy front desk, staffed by attentive, smartly dressed employees answering questions, checking guests into rooms and otherwise accommodating all those who approach them.

Noticeably absent from anywhere behind the front desk, however, is a place for these employees to sit. And while it is no surprise that the hotel staff is not provided with plush chairs and couches like those adorning the lobby, the lack of suitable seating could raise red flags given the California Supreme Court’s relatively recent clarification of the issue in Kilby v CVS Pharmacy. That lawsuit, brought on behalf of pharmacy cashiers and bank tellers, alleged that CVS violated certain California wage orders issued by the California Industrial Welfare Commission.”