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John Hall Received Favorable Verdict in Quadruple Amputation Case

John Hall Received Favorable Verdict in Quadruple Amputation Case

January 23, 2012

John E. Hall, Jr., of Hall, Booth, Smith & Slover, PC, along with partners Robert L. Shannon, and Jack G. Gresh, of the Charleston, SC office, obtained a favorable verdict on behalf of the University of Miami Medical School and 5 physician defendants... Read Article

John Mitchell Secures Not Guilty Verdict for Contractor

John Mitchell Secures Not Guilty Verdict for Contractor

January 23, 2012

In the first defeat for federal prosecutors who have secured convictions or guilty pleas for more than 50 elected officials, government workers and contractors in Cuyahoga county over the past three years, Michael McMichael was found not guilty on De... Read Article

Ianika Tzankova Receives Final ruling by Amsterdam Court of Appeal in Converium Collective Settlement

Ianika Tzankova Receives Final ruling by Amsterdam Court of Appeal in Converium Collective Settlement

January 23, 2012

A final ruling was made by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal declaring the Converium collective settlements binding. IADC Member Ianika Tzankova and Daan Lunsingh Scheurleer of NautaDutilh N.V. represented Converium (nowScor Holding Switserland AG) in th... Read Article

Christy Jones and Susan Sharko Obtained Defense Verdict in Product Liability Action

January 10, 2012

Lead Trial Counsel and IADC member Christy D. Jones of Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, along with IADC member Susan Sharko of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and assisted by John Winter of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, recently obtained a... Read Article

James Matthews and Katy Koski Obtain Significant Victory for Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

January 10, 2012

K&L Gates Boston partners James Matthews and Katy Koski recently obtained a complete defense verdict on behalf of Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in a drug pricing proceeding in Kentucky.  Read Article

Michael McWilliams Secured Defense Verdict for Merial, LLC

Michael McWilliams Secured Defense Verdict for Merial, LLC

January 03, 2012

IADC member Michael E. McWilliams, along with Victor J. Franckiewicz, Jr. and Kyle V. Miller, attorneys with Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens and Cannada, PLLC, recently secured a defense verdict for Merial, LLC in the United States District Court for t... Read Article

Nine IADC Members are Inducted to the American College of Trial Lawyers

December 26, 2011

Congratulations to the following IADC Members for their induction to the American College of Trial Lawyers. Read Article

Michael Pope Secures Unanimous Third Circuit Victory for Bituminous Casualty Corporation

Michael Pope Secures Unanimous Third Circuit Victory for Bituminous Casualty Corporation

December 19, 2011

McDermott secured an important victory for Firm client Bituminous Casualty Corporation (Bituminous) this week in an insurance bad faith lawsuit on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.  Read Article

Randall Riggs Obtains Defense Verdict in Seat Belt Defect Case

Randall Riggs Obtains Defense Verdict in Seat Belt Defect Case

December 19, 2011

On November 9, 2011, an eight member jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division, returned a unanimous verdict in favor of IMMI and the bulldozer manufacturer, finding no defect in the IMMI designed s... Read Article

Molly Craig and Robert H. Hood, Jr. Received Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Jury Trial

Molly Craig and Robert H. Hood, Jr. Received Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Jury Trial

December 19, 2011

IADC members Molly Craig and Robert H. Hood, Jr., along with associate Brian E. Johnson, received a defense verdict on December 15, 2011 after a seven day wrongful death medical malpractice jury trial in the Circuit Court of South Carolina, Charlesto... Read Article

James B. Hood Obtained Defense Verdict for Medical Malpractice Case

James B. Hood Obtained Defense Verdict for Medical Malpractice Case

December 13, 2011

James B. Hood and H. Cooper Wilson, III of the Hood Law Firm, LLC obtained a defense verdict on December 7, 2011 in the Court of Common Pleas, State of South Carolina, Richland County before the Honorable James R. Barber, III. Read Article

Spencer Silverglate Wins Directed Verdict for Employer in "Sexting" Case

Spencer Silverglate Wins Directed Verdict for Employer in "Sexting" Case

December 06, 2011

Clarke Silverglate’s client was sued by a former employee for sexual harassment under the Florida Civil Rights Act and retaliation under the Florida Whistleblower Act. She alleged that her male supervisor sent her a text message containing a naked ... Read Article

Member Accolade: Jack Bangert

Member Accolade: Jack Bangert

August 19, 2009

Jack T. Bangert, with the firm Sherman Taff Bangert Thomas & Coronado, P.C. recently received the 2009 Alumni Achievement Award from the Board of Trustees of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri.  Read Article

The IADC now has a presence on Facebook!

August 13, 2009

Become a Fan of the IADC Fan Page today! The Fan Page is not only for our members, but also for spouses, family, and friends of the IADC to connect and share with each other.  Read Article

BC Law Generations: The Murphys

BC Law Generations: The Murphys

August 05, 2009

BC Law Generations: IADC member George Murphy (Boston College Law School '79) was featured in BC Law Magazine  Read Article

Member Accolade: Dennis Wall

Member Accolade: Dennis Wall

July 31, 2009

Dennis Wall is the Author of "Litigation and Prevention of Insurer Bad Faith" now in its Second Edition published by Shepard's/McGraw-Hill.  Read Article

IADC Announces New Board of Directors Members

July 15, 2009

Another wonderful Annual Meeting has come to a close. We ended our meeting of top notch continuing education and social events today with the recommendation and acceptance of the new IADC Board of Directors members.  Read Article

IADC Announces 2010 Convention Chairs

June 16, 2009

Henry and Beth Morrissette Named 2010 Convention Chairs Henry and Beth Morrissette, Mobile, Ala. have been named the 2010 Convention Chairs and will assist planning the Midyear Meeting on February 13-18 in Naples, Fla. and the Annual Meeting on Ju... Read Article

International Corporate Counsel College

June 10, 2009

The International Corporate Counsel College complete schedule and registration is now available online. September 24 - 25, 2009 Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris, France This year's College will address "Defending Business Assets and Reputation D... Read Article

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