University of Pennsylvania to Launch a D&O Insurance Case Tracker
The ACCC D&O, Management & Professional Liability Committee is working with Honorary Fellow Tom Baker in launching a new project from the University of Pennsylvania, which is tracking D&O insurance coverage cases. Read more.

At the upcoming DRI Annual Meeting, two Fellows will receive awards:

FRED H. SIEVERT AWARD
Heather A. Sanderson, Canadian Defense Lawyers

LOUIS B. POTTER LIFETIME PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD
Kathy J. Maus, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig
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Scott Hecht Launches New Mediation Firm
Scott Hecht, a veteran litigator, recently announced the launch of Scott Hecht LLC, a firm focused on mediating high-stakes legal matters. Hecht formerly practiced for three decades at Stinson LLP, where he represented businesses in a wide range of industries in litigation and other disputes. Over the past few years, he dedicated more of his practice to mediation, often facilitating the resolution of eight- and nine-figure disputes. Read more.