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Traub Lieberman Attorneys Recognized as 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars

February 02, 2026 — Traub Lieberman
Traub Lieberman is pleased to announce that two Partners from the Chicago, IL office have been selected to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list. In addition, two Associates have been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers

Brian Bassett – Insurance Coverage
Dana Rice – Insurance Coverage

2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Timothy Crane – Insurance Coverage
Anthony Morelli – Civil Litigation

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Reprinted courtesy of Traub Lieberman

How a $1,400 Humanoid Hints at Construction’s Robotic Future

November 21, 2025 — Aarni Heiskanen - AEC Business
Chinese startup Noetix launched Bumi, a bipedal robot that challenges mobile robots at a much heftier price. Is this just a whim or a breakthrough that could make robots a viable tool for even small construction companies? The Noetix Bumi robot is a humanoid robot designed primarily for educational and family use. It stands 94 cm (about 3 feet) tall, weighs 12 kg (26 pounds), and can run for 1 to 2 hours per charge. Bumi walks on two legs with stable steps and performs flexible, complex movements, including dancing, enabled by proprietary motion-control algorithms that combine imitation and reinforcement learning. Bumi has a front-facing camera that detects objects and faces, and it is also equipped with microphones for capturing spoken words, which it can process into actions such as following commands. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Aarni Heiskanen, AEC Business
Mr. Heiskanen may be contacted at aec-business@aepartners.fi

Louisiana State Legislature 2025 Regular Session: Tort Reform - Acts & Vetoed Insurance Bill

October 06, 2025 — Jennifer Kretschmann - Lewis Brisbois Newsroom
New Orleans, La. (August 25, 2025) - In 2025, Louisiana lawmakers passed several tort reform acts with the aim of reducing frivolous lawsuits and addressing insurance issues. The Governor also vetoed an “insurance reform” bill limiting bad faith lawsuits against insurers. This summary outlines key developments from the Louisiana State Legislature’s 2025 regular session. Modification of Comparative Fault Scheme Act No. 15 (HB 431) changes Louisiana’s pure comparative fault scheme to that of a modified comparative fault scheme, as set forth in La Civ. Code Art. 2323. Under this new scheme people who are mostly at fault (51% or more) are barred from recovering damages. If the injured party’s fault is less than 51%, the amount of damages recoverable is reduced in proportion to the injured party’s fault. Importantly, in cases where the issue of comparative fault is submitted to the jury, 2323(D) requires the jury to be instructed on the effect of this Article. Act No. 15 and its changes to Art. 2323 will become effective January 1, 2026. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Jennifer Kretschmann, Lewis Brisbois
Ms. Kretschmann may be contacted at Jennifer.Kretschmann@lewisbrisbois.com

Dallas County District Court Grants Kahana Feld’s Motion to Dismiss for Want of Prosecution

December 30, 2025 — Kahana Feld
Kahana Feld successfully obtained dismissal of a lawsuit in the 95th Judicial District Court of Dallas County. The Court granted our Motion to Dismiss for Want of Prosecution, agreeing that the plaintiff failed to diligently pursue their claims after more than 18 months of inactivity, despite an upcoming trial date. Our team demonstrated that the plaintiff had not initiated discovery or scheduled depositions, and furthermore, the delay was not excused by former counsel’s withdrawal. Consequently, the judge declined the plaintiff’s request for additional time and dismissed the case without prejudice. Read the full story...
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Chris Konzelmann Appointed to NASP Board of Directors

November 03, 2025 — White and Williams LLP
White and Williams LLP congratulates Chris Konzelmann, Partner and Chairman of the Subrogation Department, on his appointment to the National Association of Subrogation Professionals’ (NASP) Board of Directors. In an announcement posted to LinkedIn, NASP stated, “These new board members bring diverse experience, leadership, and a shared vision for NASP’s future. Together, they will continue advancing NASP’s mission to provide education, advocacy, and community for subrogation professionals across all industries.” Chris is a long-standing member of NASP and a frequent presenter at its Annual and Spring Conferences. He also regularly delivers webinars and training sessions for subrogation clients, helping them stay informed on legal developments and best practices in recovery strategy. Read the full story...
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Second Circuit Revives Policyholder’s Negligence Claim Against Agent

December 08, 2025 — Latosha M. Ellis, Geoffrey B. Fehling & Yosef Itkin - Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog
From insurance agents and wholesalers to risk consultants and policyholders, there are many parties involved in commercial insurance transactions. While each has an important part to play, the policyholder-agent relationship is particularly important to ensure both sides understand their respective roles and obligations when an agent assists in obtaining coverage. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals recently provided important guidance under New York law about the scope of an insurance agent’s responsibilities, particularly when an agent, at a policyholder’s request, expressly takes on tasks beyond simply procuring coverage. The decision underscores that an agent’s obligations can extend beyond standard procurement duties by express agreement, though the outcome could differ under the law of another jurisdiction. Reprinted courtesy of Latosha M. Ellis, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Geoffrey B. Fehling, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and Yosef Itkin, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Ms. Ellis may be contacted at lellis@hunton.com Mr. Fehling may be contacted at gfehling@hunton.com Mr. Itkin may be contacted at yitkin@hunton.com Read the full story...

Microscopic Soot, Major Win: Policyholder Coverage Expands

January 06, 2026 — Scott P. DeVries & Natalie Reed - Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog
In a recent opinion, the 8th Circuit rejected an insurer’s attempt to expand insurer victories in a COVID-19 context to other more traditional claims of property damage. Reaffirming long standing principles, the court held soot and water damage associated with a fire constituted “direct physical loss or damage” under a commercial property insurance policy. The policyholder, Maxus Metropolitan, sued their insurer, Travelers, which had refused to reimburse Maxus for remediation costs associated with a fire at their building. The dispute arose after one of six buildings in a complex owned by Maxus caught fire. Travelers covered part of the damage for the building that caught fire. However, seven months after the fire, Maxus learned of soot and water damage throughout the other five buildings, some of which were under construction and some that had residents. The commercial property policy Travelers issued to Maxus covered up to $35 million in “direct physical loss…or damage.” Travelers refused to reimburse for the remediation and in response Maxus sued Travelers for breach of contract and vexatious refusal to pay in Missouri. Reprinted courtesy of Scott P. DeVries, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and Natalie Reed, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Mr. DeVries may be contacted at sdevries@hunton.com Ms. Reed may be contacted at nreed@hunton.com Read the full story...

American Roads Are Paved With Inefficiency

November 09, 2025 — David Zipper - Bloomberg
North Carolina and South Carolina are neighboring southeastern states, but despite their similar climate and terrain, their costs of highway projects are vastly different. For repaving work begun in 2018 or 2019, South Carolina’s Department of Transportation spent an average of $375,500 per mile, more than twice as much as its northern neighbor. That discrepancy is one of many intriguing findings about state DOTs uncovered by Zachary Liscow, a professor at Yale Law School who is trained as an economist as well as a lawyer. For more than a decade, Liscow has examined how state DOTs pay for infrastructure, and he’s reached a series of striking conclusions about why their costs have risen over time, albeit at very different rates. He also offers suggestions about ways transportation agencies can get more bang for taxpayers’ dollars. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of David Zipper, Bloomberg

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