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Gin & Pelotonic: An Exercise in Restraint

By Brian J. Sabin / December 13, 2019 / Comments Off on Gin & Pelotonic: An Exercise in Restraint

Peloton, a seller of stationary bikes and other exercise equipment, recently released a now-infamous commercial titled “The Gift That Gives Back.” The 30-second ad, which has received over 8 million views as of this blog post, features an already fit wife, portrayed by actress Monica Ruiz (also known as the “Peloton Wife”), who receives a…

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Settle Your Illinois Tax Bill for Less: Illinois Offers Tax Amnesty Program to Relieve Interest and Certain Penalties

By Tax Controversy & Litigation / October 14, 2019 / Comments Off on Settle Your Illinois Tax Bill for Less: Illinois Offers Tax Amnesty Program to Relieve Interest and Certain Penalties

On June 5, 2019, the Illinois legislature passed the 2019 Illinois Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act, which took effect October 1, 2019. This program offers taxpayers a short window to settle any outstanding tax debts, file for missed tax years, or amend any inaccurate returns that relate to the period between June 30, 2011 and July…

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The Best Deal in Town: Buying Peace from Excess Litigation by Interpleading Policy Limits

By Aaron E. Schwartz / September 23, 2019 / Comments Off on The Best Deal in Town: Buying Peace from Excess Litigation by Interpleading Policy Limits

Recent amendments to Missouri’s interpleader statute (RSMo § 507.060) provide significant protection for liability insurers seeking to avoid risky, time-consuming, and expensive excess litigation. However, the new amendments pose new questions and a thoughtful litigation and claims handling strategy is imperative. Liability insurers often encounter a difficult situation in which multiple claimants are likely to…

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