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Tech Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Nicole Shanahan Considered as Potential VP for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Oakland, California – Nicole Shanahan, a tech attorney and entrepreneur from Oakland, California, has emerged as a prominent figure in politics after producing and financing a commercial for presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that aired during the Super Bowl. Despite some criticism from Kennedy’s relatives, the $4 million investment in the ad marked Shanahan’s political debut. Now, as Kennedy prepares to announce his choice for a vice presidential running mate, all eyes are on Shanahan and her potential new role. Kennedy, 70, has lauded Shanahan as a representative of a new generation that is … Read more

Landmark Ruling: Fourth Circuit Determines Indictment Not Considered a ‘Claim’ Under Lawyer’s Liability Policy

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Columbia, MD – In a recent decision, the Fourth Circuit ruled in favor of Wiley’s clients, stating that a federal indictment with a criminal forfeiture allegation does not qualify as a “claim” under a law firm’s professional liability policy. The court argued that a forfeiture allegation does not meet the requirements of a “written demand” as outlined in the policy’s definition of a claim. The case involved an insured attorney who sought coverage for a Department of Justice subpoena and subsequent criminal indictment. The indictment charged the attorney with conspiracy, money laundering, and forfeiture related … Read more