The Mediators Speak: What Has Surprised You Most About the Advent of Virtual Mediation?
By Jeff Kichaven and Paul J. Van Osselaer – June 4, 2020 | Two mediators discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mediating online.
Insurance Coverage Litigation
The Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee is driven through the energy and dedication of its large membership, its ability to assimilate diverse and younger lawyers, and its high-quality substantive benefits. Active subcommittees include ADR, Additional Insureds, Advertising/Intellectual Property, Asbestos, Bad Faith, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Business Interruption, CGL, Construction, Cyber Risk and Data Privacy, Directors & Officers, Diversity, Emerging Issues, Employment, Environmental, Ethics & Professionalism, Excess & Umbrella, Health, Life & Disability, In-House Counsel, International/London, Practice & Business Development, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Property, Reinsurance, Social Media, Website, Women in Insurance, and Young Lawyers.
Recent Practice Points
The Mediators Speak: Should You Book a Half-Day or Full-Day Mediation?
By Jeff Kichaven and Paul J. Van Osselaer – February 26, 2020 | Two mediators discuss the pros and cons of a half-day mediation.
Recent Articles
Rethinking Federal Appellate Court Legerdemain in Analyzing the Scope of “Potential Coverage”
By David A. Gauntlett – March 13, 2019 | A modest |proposal for changes designed to encourage panels to not render decisions based on “fresh” cases without appropriate input from the parties, and to provide more staying power for the issues that it especially asserted in the issuance of published opinions.
The Applicability of State Consumer Protection Laws to Insurance Companies in Coverage Disputes
By Trevor J. Cooney and Daniel J. DeFiglio – March 1, 2019 | Insurers and insureds should carefully examine their state’s laws, as well as any choice-of-law provisions in their policies, and conduct an analysis of their specific needs and the risks to which they may be exposed.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Insurance Coverage for Biometric Privacy Act Violations
In this Sound Advice, Adrienne Kitchen discussed the biometric privacy acts that are popping up in states across the country, leading to the potential for class actions and potential significant exposure for policyholders. Several types of insurance may cover violations of these acts.
Construction Defect Claims: Recurring Coverage Issues and Coverage-Maximizing Strategies
In this program, Ashley Jordan covers two recurring issues associated with coverage for construction defect claims under Commercial General Liability policies: "trigger" of coverage and "anti-Montrose" provisions. She also provides risk management and coverage-maximizing strategies in relation to these common carrier defenses.
Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee
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Events & CLE
Oct
13
Events | Webinar
Class Actions National (Virtual) Institute
ETHICS 60 min
This premier class action conference will be presented as a virtual conference and will be more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help…
Nov
05
Events | Webinar
Women in Insurance Network Virtual Regional CLE Program
CLE 348 min
Explore how to navigate hot coverage issues and a virtual legal system in 2020, the evolving legal landscape from prominent insurance attorneys, judges, and professionals and create an environment wh…
Feb
17
Events | Webinar
2021 Virtual Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar
CLE 360 min
For the first time, the Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar will be presented virtually. This three-day event will feature eight dynamic CLE programs and two networking events.