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Trump Faces Trial as Jury Determines Financial Consequences for Defamatory Comments

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump appeared in court for the start of a trial on Tuesday, facing a defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. Trump was absent from the previous trial in May, where he was found liable for sexually abusing Carroll and ordered to pay $5 million in damages. The current trial will solely focus on the amount of money Trump must pay Carroll for his comments about her during his presidency in 2019. Before jury selection began, it was established that Trump had sexually assaulted Carroll, a … 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