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Alabama Insurance and Construction…

Alabama Insurance and Construction Law Blog

Covers construction collection efforts, construction defect claims, and construction contract terms. By Greg Vaughan, Esq.

http://www.bamalawblog.com/

Dec 29
Beware of tornado cleanup scammers--Story on Fox 10 TV

Beware of tornado cleanup scammers--Story on Fox 10 TV

Beware of tornado cleanup scammers Updated: Friday, 28 Dec 2012, 6:23 PM CST Published : Friday, 28 Dec 2012, 10:50 AM CST Steve Alexander Photojournalist: La-Keya Stinchcomb MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - With two tornadoes striking the Mobile…
Dec 28
STORM RECOVERY CHECKLIST

STORM RECOVERY CHECKLIST

www.HolstonVaughan.com Storm Recovery Checklist By: Greg Vaughan, Esq. This list was prepared, from the homeowner’s perspective, to consider when recovering from a windstorm loss. Please consult a professional (i.e. builder, city…
Jun 19
Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

Now is a good time to take your homeowner's insurance policy to your local insurance agent to review the types of coverage that you have. Ask your insurance agent whether or not your policy recovers the cost of "replacing" your possessions or…

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Alabama Insurance Defense Report

Covers insurance law for claim professionals and practitioners. By Thomas Little.

http://alabamainsurancedefensereport.wordpress.com

Jul 29
“Sealed Container” Defense does not Apply to UCC Breach of Warranty Claim

“Sealed Container” Defense does not Apply to UCC Breach of Warranty Claim

Alabama appellate courts have long held that the “sealed container” defense applies to retailers and distributors sued on products liability claims under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine (AEMLD). Pursuant to…
Jul 26
Alabama Federal District Court Holds Insurer Has No Bad Faith Liability to Third Party Beneficiary

Alabama Federal District Court Holds Insurer Has No Bad Faith Liability to Third Party Beneficiary

Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama held, in a case of first impression in the state, that an insurer’s liability for bad faith did not extend to a third party beneficiary to an insurance contract. In…
Jul 17
Smith, Spires & Peddy Summer Newsletter

Smith, Spires & Peddy Summer Newsletter

Our firm’s Summer Newsletter is out. There’s some informative stuff in there, including a great article on the new Medicare reporting requirements, one on insurer liability for hospital liens, and one on venue in Alabama, plus a…

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Boston ERISA & Insurance…

Boston ERISA & Insurance Litigation Blog

Covers ERISA, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith. By Stephen Rosenberg.

http://www.bostonerisalaw.com/

May 20
Player Safety and the Absence of Guaranteed Contracts in the NFL

Player Safety and the Absence of Guaranteed Contracts in the NFL

I don’t want to turn this into a sports law blog, or – heaven forbid – an NFL blog (heaven knows, there are more than enough of those), but the latest work of the Washington Post on player injuries was too good to ignore. I…
May 10
Who Should Pay the Medical Bills of Retired NFL Players?

Who Should Pay the Medical Bills of Retired NFL Players?

I don’t think there’s a better sportswriter working regularly right now than Sally Jenkins, whose sportswriter father, Dan Jenkins, is personally responsible for my decision, more than a quarter century ago, to attend law school:…
May 6
Microblogging About ERISA on Twitter

Microblogging About ERISA on Twitter

There have been many nice benefits to writing this blog for several years, ranging from the fun of writing it to the pleasure of meeting others with similar interests. For me professionally, though, probably the most important benefit has…

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California Insurance Defense

Covers claims handling practices and litigation procedures for insurers, self-insured businesses, claims adjusters, and insurance attorneys. By John Armstrong.

http://californiainsurancedefense.wordpress.com/

May 8
Grammar and the Law: Use the Restrictive Comma; It Adds Clarity: Fail to Use It, And Pay the Price

Grammar and the Law: Use the Restrictive Comma; It Adds Clarity: Fail to Use It, And Pay the Price

Many of us had an English teacher that taught us that adding the final comma to a list was not necessary so we didn’t need to do it. And if you writing or reading for pleasure, and dollars and cents are not determined but how your sentence…
Mar 14
The Best Defense Is A Good Setoff

The Best Defense Is A Good Setoff

If you got it, of course. Today, I’m talking about the common law doctrine of setoff as it applies in California litigation. Contractual offsets are a different topic for another day, such as offsetting worker’s compensation payments from…
Mar 8
Employee’s Negligence Trumps Owner of Premise’s Knowledge of Dangerous Condition Creating Triable Issues of Fact

Employee’s Negligence Trumps Owner of Premise’s Knowledge of Dangerous Condition Creating Triable Issues of Fact

In premise liability cases, a tried and true defense to a customer’s slip and fall action was to argue that the spillage or other dangerous condition happened before the business knew about the spill or other condition that caused or…

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California Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers various ERISA, disability, health, and life insurance issues. By California insurance attorneys, Kantor & Kantor.

http://www.californiainsurancelawyerblog.com/

May 17
Our First Guest Blog: Daniel Malito writes about struggles with getting his pain medication paid for

Our First Guest Blog: Daniel Malito writes about struggles with getting his pain medication paid for

Insurance woes. Many of us have heard about a “friend of a friend,” or “some guy” who has been well and truly abused by their health insurance company. We all have the same response -- “that’s…
May 15
Transparency in Insurer Claim Approval and Denial Rates - Claim Denials Seem to Lead to Greater Profit

Transparency in Insurer Claim Approval and Denial Rates - Claim Denials Seem to Lead to Greater Profit

Like the average consumer, we are always curious about the claim approval and denial rates of health insurance companies. A new law in Vermont satisfies that curiosity by requiring health insurers who do business in Vermont to disclose claim…
May 11
Congratulations to Kantor & Kantor’s Associate Brent Dorian Brehm for being named 2013 “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by the Recorder

Congratulations to Kantor & Kantor’s Associate Brent Dorian Brehm for being named 2013 “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by the Recorder

Brent Dorian Brehm, a seventh year associate of Kantor & Kantor LLP, was recognized by The Recorder as part of their 2013 Lawyers on the Fast Track list - which recognizes California’s young emerging legal leaders. Unlike many…

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California Insurance Litigation…

California Insurance Litigation Blog

Covers California insurance law and litigation, including ERISA law, class actions and unfair business practices. By McKennon Schindler LLP.

http://www.californiainsurancelitigation.com

Nov 8
Insurance Companies Must Show "Substantial Prejudice" to Deny Claims for a Failure to Comply With the Proof of Loss Requirement

Insurance Companies Must Show "Substantial Prejudice" to Deny Claims for a Failure to Comply With the Proof of Loss Requirement

Following the August 2009 Station Fire, the lawsuits of over 1,440 policyholders filed against Fire Insurance Exchange (“FIE”) and related insurers were consolidated into one case – Henderson v. Farmers Group, Inc., __ Cal.App.4th __,…
Nov 2
Insurance Agents May Be the Key to Insurer Liability

Insurance Agents May Be the Key to Insurer Liability

The Thursday November 1, 2012 edition of the Los Angeles Daily Journal featured Robert McKennon and Reid Winthrop’s front-page article entitled: “Insurance Agents Key to Insurer Liability.” In it, Mr. McKennon and Mr.
Oct 15
The Ninth Circuit Amends Opinion in Du v. Allstate removing policyholder friendly language

The Ninth Circuit Amends Opinion in Du v. Allstate removing policyholder friendly language

We recently wrote about a policyholder friendly opinion by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that seemingly held that an insurer’s duty of good faith and fair dealing, which is implied in every contract of insurance, may be violated by the…

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Canadian Insurance Blog

By Mike Thomas.

http://insuranceblog.harpergrey.com/

May 6
Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage

Claims of deceit will generally not give rise to insurance coverage

No coverage under homeowner policy for claim against vendor for fraudulent misrepresentation leading to sale of home. Chrysanthis v. Ali, [2013] O.J. No. 1239, March 18, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, D.F. Baltman J.The defendant…
May 6
Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.

Subcontractors may not benefit from a third party lease.

Defendant construction company could not benefit from a clause in a lease between the plaintiff lessee and a third party lessor requiring plaintiff to obtain construction insurance to defeat a claim by the plaintiff against the defendant…
May 6
An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period

An insurer may be added as a defendant after the expiration of an applicable limitation period

Application to add insurer providing uninsured motorist coverage as defendant allowed after expiration of applicable limitation period. Tomescu v. Sarhan, [2013] O.J. No. 1059, March 11, 2013, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, T.A. Bielby…

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CDCoverage.com

Features summaries of reported decisions regarding commercial general liability insurance coverage for construction defect property damage claims.

http://cdcoverage.com/

Jul 2
Alabama “property damage” caused by an “occurrence”

Alabama “property damage” caused by an “occurrence”

In Town & Country Property, LLC v. Amerisure Insurance Co., No. 1100009 (Ala. June 29, 2012), property owner Town & Country contracted with insured general contractor Jones-Williams for the construction of a car dealership. All of the…
Jul 2
Alabama “property damage” caused by an “occurrence”

Alabama “property damage” caused by an “occurrence”

In Town & Country Property, LLC v. Amerisure Insurance Co., No. 1100009 (Ala. June 29, 2012), property owner Town & Country contracted with insured general contractor Jones-Williams for the construction of a car dealership.…
Dec 2
North Carolina exclusion j(6) “that particular part”

North Carolina exclusion j(6) “that particular part”

In Alliance Mutual Insurance Co. v. Dove, 714 S.E.2d 782 (N.C. Ct. App.

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Consider the Risks

Covers insurance law issues. By Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye.

http://www.princelobelinsuranceblog.com

Feb 13
Moving Risk Management to the Nano-scale (Literally and Figuratively)

Moving Risk Management to the Nano-scale (Literally and Figuratively)

One problem with the implementation of risk management (the identification, reduction, and allocation of negative contingencies) as a process is size. Let’s face it, broad-based risk management takes a back seat in small organizations…
Nov 3
ST.O.L.I. on the Rocks With a Twist

ST.O.L.I. on the Rocks With a Twist

A few months ago, we wrote about the concept of insurable interest and the potential challenges that life insurers face when seeking to avoid stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) transactions. In particular, New York’s highest court…
Oct 12
The CGL Intellectual Property Exclusion Gets a Workout and Beats a Right of Publicity Claim Without Breaking a Sweat

The CGL Intellectual Property Exclusion Gets a Workout and Beats a Right of Publicity Claim Without Breaking a Sweat

In a recent decision, (Aroa Marketing, Inc. v. Hartford Ins. Co. of Midwest, 198 Cal. App. 4th 781 (2011)), the California Court of Appeals upheld a trial court dismissal (without leave to amend) of an insured’s suit for breach of the…

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Coverage Counsel

Covers New York insurance coverage cases and issues. By Roy A. Mura.

http://nycoveragecounsel.blogspot.com/

May 18
Advanced Social Media Research Tools & Resource

Advanced Social Media Research Tools & Resource

Earlier this week I delivered Episode 56 of my social media research presentation to a major P&C insurer's enterprise risk prevention committee or group. That was the 56th time I've spoken on the potential value of SM content to…
Nov 30
Emergency Adoption of the Twelfth Amendment to New York Insurance Regulation 64

Emergency Adoption of the Twelfth Amendment to New York Insurance Regulation 64

This afternoon New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced four new measures or actions being taken in New York purportedly to expedite and in response to Sandy-related insurance claims:today's issuance by the New York Department of Financial…
Nov 10
Although Adjustment of Claim is Not Required for Public Adjuster to Collect Its Fee, Whether Public Adjuster Performed "Valuable Services" Presents a Question of Fact

Although Adjustment of Claim is Not Required for Public Adjuster to Collect Its Fee, Whether Public Adjuster Performed "Valuable Services" Presents a Question of Fact

PROPERTY – PUBLIC ADJUSTER COMPENSATION – "VALUABLE SERVICES" Public Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. Greater New York Mut. Ins. Co. (1st Dept., decided 9/25/2012)

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Currin Compliance Blog

Covers life insurance compliance, annuity compliance and insurance regulation. By the Currin Law Office.

http://www.lifeinsurancelawblog.com/

Nov 20
A Time to Give Thank

A Time to Give Thank
Nov 5
Support and Training for Insurance Agents?

Support and Training for Insurance Agents?
Oct 30
Mailers Lead to Problems Again

Mailers Lead to Problems Again

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CyberInquirer

Covers developments in cyber law and insurance. By Richard J. Bortnick and Pamela D. Pengelley of Cozen O'Connor.

http://cyberinquirer.com

May 12
The Posts have Come Back… To Cyberinquirer

The Posts have Come Back… To Cyberinquirer

Since last we visited, your humble Publisher has moved on to the Law Offices of Richard J. Bortnick, where I am Managing Director (very European, if I do say so myself). A number of dedicated readers and friends (you know who you are) have…
Mar 13
Cyber Liability Insurance: Ensuring Adequate Coverage in the Age of E-Commerce

Cyber Liability Insurance: Ensuring Adequate Coverage in the Age of E-Commerce

I. Introduction: Insurance Products for Cyber Risks Increasing reports of cyber intrusions, data theft and computer system malfunctions have led a rapidly-growing number of companies to purchase insurance coverage to…
Jan 27
Power to the People: Social Media Technologies Mediating Corporate Social Governance

Power to the People: Social Media Technologies Mediating Corporate Social Governance

The measure of effectiveness of a CEO and its executive board has always been the degree to which the business is achieving its purpose. Whether in Canada, the U.S., Europe or Asia, an executive board’s purpose should be to increase…

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Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer…

Dallas Fort Worth Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers life insurance, disability insurance, and claims denial. By Mark S. Humphreys, P.C.

http://www.dallasfortworthinsurancelawyerblog.com/

May 19
Life Insurance Attorney - Suicide

Life Insurance Attorney - Suicide

Dallas life insurance attorneys need to read and know this 1986, Amarillo Court of Appeals case. It is styled, Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co v. Dettle. Here is some relevant information: Southern Farm is appealing from a trial…
May 18
Insurance Law Attorney - Example Of Why To Get One

Insurance Law Attorney - Example Of Why To Get One

Arlington insurance law attorneys would find this case to be a good case to show clients when trying to explain why the client needs an attorney. The style of the case is, Amy Warmbrod v. USAA County Mutual Insurance Company....
May 16
Life Insurance & Separation

Life Insurance & Separation

Dallas life insurance lawyers need to be aware of this 1981, Eastland Court of Appeals case. The style is Pilot Life Insurance Company v. Koch. Here is some of the relevant information: This is a declaratory judgment case. Pilot Life...

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Declarations and Exclusions

News and comment on California insurance law, the politics of insurance, and other risky business. By George Wallace.

http://www.declarationsandexclusions.com/

Apr 2
Blawg Review #315

Blawg Review #315

Welcome to Blawg Review #315, the initial Monday edition of the resurgent Blawg Review, the weekly blog carnival for everyone interested in the law. Launched originally in April 2005, and overseen by the still-anonymous Editor, Blawg…
Mar 15
Marc Randazza: The Mark of Excellence

Marc Randazza: The Mark of Excellence

You will recall, perhaps, that I am a defendant in The Litigation Commonly Known as Rakofsky v. Internet. I have not posted updates on the case since last October, principally because the case was subject to a stay order. With the stay in…
Mar 8
Due Process for Beginner

Due Process for Beginner

AG Holder: Assassination is unlawful. We decided these killings are lawful. Ergo they are not assassinations. Q.E.D. bit.ly/AjR13a — George Wallace (@foolintheforest) March 5, 2012 Earlier this week, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder used…

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Disability & Bad Faith…

Disability & Bad Faith Attorney Blog

Covers disability insurance claim and bad faith information. By Quadrino Schwartz.

http://www.disabilityinsurancelawyers.com/blog

May 1
You are Being Watched in Cyber Space

You are Being Watched in Cyber Space

The internet is a graveyard for long term disability claims. Long term disability insurance companies are placing increasingly heavy emphasis on monitoring the internet for your activities. Reports have been made of claims representatives…
Apr 26
IME’s - Mind Your P’s and Q’

IME’s - Mind Your P’s and Q’

An “independent” medical exam or (“IME”) is the most frequently used tool in an insurance company’s toolbox to terminate claims. Far from being “independent,” insurance companies hire physicians based…
Apr 18
Occupational Definition Change — Beware

Occupational Definition Change — Beware

Long term disability policies, especially group policies, contain an occupational definition change. Typically occurring at the end of a two-year period, this change will almost always make a policy payable only if the insured is unable…

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Disability Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers long term disability news and updates. Published By New York attorneys, Frankel & Newfield, PC.

http://www.disabilityinsurancelawyerblog.com/

May 10
Win ERISA Appeal for Software Sales Exec

Win ERISA Appeal for Software Sales Exec

Met Life Denies Claim For Sales Exec with Eosiniphilic Gastroenteritis Our client was a 56 year old man who had been a client sales specialist for national security and intelligence programs at an international software company. The position…
May 7
Cancer is Unum's Top Long Term Disability Claim

Cancer is Unum's Top Long Term Disability Claim

Despite advances in early detection, treatment with sophisticated drugs and surgical procedures, cancer continues to be the single biggest reason for long term disability claims for those holding LTD policies with Unum, as it has been now for…
Apr 29
Disability and the Recovery

Disability and the Recovery

The Wall Street Journal reports that the unexpected and vast number of workers who applied for and received Social Security disability in recent years poses a threat to the national economy in lost wages and taxes. What we found more…

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Employee Benefits Legal Blog

Covers employee benefits related to labor and employment matters. Published by Keith R. McMurdy of Fox Rothschild, LLP.

http://employeebenefits.foxrothschild.com/

May 16
Remember GINA?: EEOC Settles its First GINA Law Suit

Remember GINA?: EEOC Settles its First GINA Law Suit

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) passed in 2008. Since then, most of the discussion benefit plan professionals have had regarding GINA has focused on HIPAA notice requirements and compliance with GINA restrictions in…
May 10
DOL Issues Model Notice for Coverge and COBRA: More PPACA Form

DOL Issues Model Notice for Coverge and COBRA: More PPACA Form

As a component of PPACA, employees will be able to opt out of employer coverage and go to exchanges (or go there directly if the employer does not offer coverage). The government refers to this program as the "Health Insurance…
May 7
Defining Eligibility: Start With Plan Term

Defining Eligibility: Start With Plan Term

One of the quirks about PPACA is that the measure of "affordability" of coverage is based on the value of single (or "employee only") coverage. A qualifying plan has to make coverage available to dependents, but it can exclude spouses…

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ERISA and Disability Benefits Law…

ERISA and Disability Benefits Law Blog

Covers ERISA and Disability benefits litigation. Published by the Wood Law Firm.

http://www.erisaontheweb.com/

Jun 5
Court Awards Substantial Attorney's Fees to Plaintiff in ERISA Disability Case

Court Awards Substantial Attorney's Fees to Plaintiff in ERISA Disability Case

In this ERISA disability case, the federal district court in Chicago awarded attorney’s fees of $109,312.75 to the successful plaintiff, Holmstrom. The case started after MetLife decided to terminate her claim for long-term disability…
Apr 8
Court Orders CIGNA to Pay Six-Figure Attorney's Fee

Court Orders CIGNA to Pay Six-Figure Attorney's Fee

Steven Alfano won his ERISA claim for long-term disability benefits against CIGNA. The district court had previously ruled that there was “no sound basis in the record to support CIGNA’s finding that plaintiff’s back condition … had…
Apr 6
Court of Appeals Finds Sun Life Acted Arbitrarily and Capriciously

Court of Appeals Finds Sun Life Acted Arbitrarily and Capriciously

Sherry DeLisle continued working after her car crashes in 1998 and 2000. She suffered spinal and closed head injuries. Her employer, Krandall & Sons, fired her on April 17, 2002, stating that “she was not doing her job.” Eight…

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Florida Homeowners Insurance Blog

By Greenberg, Stone & Urbano, P.A.

http://www.floridahomeownersinsuranceblog.com/

Jan 29
Fight for Trimming Citizens Continue

Fight for Trimming Citizens Continue

While business and environmental advocates that support the down seizing of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation expect that a new bill to that effect will soon be passed, others opposed to some of the methods for trimming the size of the…
Jan 19
Citizens Raises Deductibles for Sinkhole Repair

Citizens Raises Deductibles for Sinkhole Repair

One of the many ways used by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to prompt many of its policyholders to "jump ship" and seek coverage under the umbrella of private insurers has been to raise the deductibles for certain damages. According…
Jan 18
Not Easy to Shrink Citizen

Not Easy to Shrink Citizen

According to sun-sentinel.com, Florida's Insurance Commissioner, Kevin McCarty, has come up with a list of ways to reduce the size of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the state backed property insurer, to something more palatable to…

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Florida Insurance Claim Lawyer…

Florida Insurance Claim Lawyer Blog

Published By Alvarez & Barbara, LLP

http://www.floridainsurancelawyerblog.com/

May 19
Time to Start Preparing for the 2013 Hurricane Season

Time to Start Preparing for the 2013 Hurricane Season

With Memorial Day right around the corner, many are making plans for the holiday. Some may be going on vacation and some may be planning a BBQ. But once the holiday weekend is over, we must start preparing for the 2013 hurricane season,…
May 6
Fourth District Court of Appeals--Condo Associations may not rely on Condominium Act for protection

Fourth District Court of Appeals--Condo Associations may not rely on Condominium Act for protection

The Condominium Act in Florida states that insurers must cover damage to the exterior common elements. However, the 4th District Court of Appeal recently held that associations cannot rely on that provision to cover damages to those areas.…
May 4
The 2013 Hurricane Season Promises to be a Busy One

The 2013 Hurricane Season Promises to be a Busy One

According to recent reports, we should anticipate a busy hurricane season in 2013. Higher than normal temperatures in the Atlantic, among other factors, hint at a busier than normal hurricane season. Indeed, the past three years have been…

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Florida Insurance Claims Lawyer…

Florida Insurance Claims Lawyer Blog

Covers Insurance Law. By the Law Office of Eric H. Luckman, P.A.

http://www.floridainsuranceclaimslawyerblog.com/

May 12
Florida Insurance Agent Arrested For Fraud

Florida Insurance Agent Arrested For Fraud

Scam artists target innocent insurance customers at an unfortunately high rate. Our Florida insurance attorneys noticed a recent story about one such scam. Randall Peterson, a 47 year old Cantonment man, was arrested last week for creating…
Apr 27
Injunction on Parts of Florida's PIP Law

Injunction on Parts of Florida's PIP Law

Under Florida insurance law, vehicle drivers are required to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance to cover medical expenses in the case of an accident and injury. PIP is meant to be an alternative to a legal liability system,…
Apr 12
Collapse of Florida Property Insurer Due to Fraud

Collapse of Florida Property Insurer Due to Fraud

Anyone paying attention to Florida property insurance knows that there have been a lot of concerning problems recently. Not only is property insurance in our state expensive, but there have also been problems with insurers, including state…

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Florida Insurance Law Blog

Discusses insurance news, cases, class actions, and bad faith insurance claims. By Liggio Benrubi.

http://www.floridainsurancelawblog.com/

Oct 22
The Florida Civil Justice System is in peril

The Florida Civil Justice System is in peril

I am, at best, and infrequent blogger. I simply refuse to hire someone to blog for me, (which I understand is the norm, and not the exception), because I think that a blog is personal, and is intended to give my personal insights and…
Apr 17
Lutz v Protective Life Insurance

Lutz v Protective Life Insurance

This post is very important for more than 100 Floridians who had health insurance with Protective Life. In order to avoid taking up too much space in this blog post, I will link to some important documents regarding this case which are posted…
Apr 16
Online Travel Agency Settlement for Palm Beach County

Online Travel Agency Settlement for Palm Beach County

I, along with two of my best friends, who are terrific trial lawyers, Louis Silber and John Romano, (our local Palm Beach County Legal Dream Team!), have had the very great pleasure of representing our Palm Beach County Tax Collector, Anne…

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Georgia Insurance Defense Lawyer…

Georgia Insurance Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers employer liability, food liability, insurance bad faith, CGL policy, and medical malpractice topics. Published By Georgia insurance defense attorneys, Levy & Pruett.

http://www.georgiainsurancedefenselawyer.com/

May 10
STANDING OUR GROUND AGAINST AN INCREASING NUMBER OF SPOLIATION CLAIMS

STANDING OUR GROUND AGAINST AN INCREASING NUMBER OF SPOLIATION CLAIMS

Posted by Susan J. Levy In spite of the increasing number of spoliation claims crossing our desks, plaintiffs are not automatically entitled to sanctions every time a piece of evidence once in defendant’s control is no longer…
Apr 29
RIGHT TO CONTRIBUTION LIVES TO SEE ANOTHER DAY

RIGHT TO CONTRIBUTION LIVES TO SEE ANOTHER DAY

Posted by Christina Cribbs What is the right to contribution? Simply stated, the right to contribution arises when the negligent act(s) of one party combines with the negligent act(s) of another party and cause a single injury to the…
Mar 18
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - THE TAGLINE FOR RAINY DAY SLIP AND FALL CASES

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION - THE TAGLINE FOR RAINY DAY SLIP AND FALL CASES

Posted by Christina Cribbs It is common knowledge that when it is raining, people track water into a building as they enter. This natural process can result in water accumulation inside the building. Shouldn’t this common knowledge…

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Gunn Law Blog

Covers Florida Insurance and bad faith law, as well as personal injury law. By Lee Gunn.

http://gunnlawblog.typepad.com/gunn_law_blog/

Oct 15
The increased use

The increased use

The increased use of non-standard forms in the personal lines market makes it more difficult for consumers to make an informed decision when purchasing insurance. Consumers are no longer buying essentially the same scope of coverages. …
Oct 10
Download Nova Cas. Co v.

Download Nova Cas. Co v.
Oct 10
THE NON-DELEGABLE DUTY

THE NON-DELEGABLE DUTY

On October 1, 2010, the Second District Court of Appeal issued an important and instructive opinion on the pleading requirements for asserting a claim for breach of non-delegable duties. Gunn Law Group and Gunn Appellate Practice successfully…

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Hearing Loss Law

Answering the special legal needs of the hard of hearing and deaf. Published by the Law Office of John F. Waldo.

http://www.hearinglosslaw.com/

Jan 4
Landmark, AMC commit to captioned movie

Landmark, AMC commit to captioned movie

In a significant expansion of movie access, the Landmark and AMC theater chains have agreed to add closed-captioning capacity to most if not all of their theaters in conjunction with their conversion to digital projection.
Dec 8
Seattle live theatres offer accessible programming

Seattle live theatres offer accessible programming

Seattle's three largest live theatres continue to offer accessible performances during the 2011-12 season for people with hearing loss through both captioning and sign-interpreted performances. Here is the lineup at the Paramount…
Nov 9
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Makes Upcoming Season Fully Accessible

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Makes Upcoming Season Fully Accessible

The nationally renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival is making its 2012 season fully accessible for people with hearing loss by scheduling 24 open-captioned performances and ten signed performances. Better yet, OSF will make unscheduled…

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Insurance Blog

Provides analysis of trends and developments in the area of insurance coverage law. By Farella Braun + Martel.

http://www.farellacoveragelaw.com/

May 14
California Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Implied Disparagement; Implications for Coverage in IP and False Advertising Case

California Supreme Court to Decide Scope of Implied Disparagement; Implications for Coverage in IP and False Advertising Case

The California Supreme Court has granted review of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Hartford Casualty Insurance Company v. Swift Distribution, Inc., 210 Cal. App. 4th 915 (2d Dist. Ct. App. Oct. 29, 2012), review granted 152 Cal. Rptr. 3d…
May 3
Kaiser Opinion May Affect Ability to Stack Policies issued by Single Carrier

Kaiser Opinion May Affect Ability to Stack Policies issued by Single Carrier

Policyholders should continue to assert that limits can be stacked in situations where there is continuing damage, despite the California Court of Appeals’ latest decision in Kaiser Cement & Gypsum Corp. v. Insurance Company of the…
Apr 30
IACC 2.0 - “General Counsel As Risk Manager: For This I Went to Law School?”

IACC 2.0 - “General Counsel As Risk Manager: For This I Went to Law School?”

Farella Partners Mary McCutcheon and Erica Villanueva will be joined by Sachin Adarkar, General Counsel Prosper Market Place to discuss, “General Counsel As Risk Manager: For This I Went to Law School?” at the 2nd Annual Institute for…

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Insurance Class Actions Insider

Covers class actions against insurance companies. By Robinson & Cole LLP.

http://www.insuranceclassactions.com/

May 10
DRI 2013 Class Action Seminar

DRI 2013 Class Action Seminar

I’ve had the pleasure of serving on a committee of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) that has put together another blockbuster national class action seminar, being held on July 25, 2013 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in…
May 9
Life Insurance Retained Asset Account Class Action: Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal

Life Insurance Retained Asset Account Class Action: Seventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal

I’ve covered before on this blog a series of class actions brought against life insurers involving the use of retained asset accounts, in which checkbooks are provided to beneficiaries of life insurance policies, from which any or all…
May 8
Depreciation Class Action: Arkansas Federal Court Certifies Question to Arkansas Supreme Court

Depreciation Class Action: Arkansas Federal Court Certifies Question to Arkansas Supreme Court

In August of 2012, I reported on a newly-filed class action in Arkansas federal court alleging that, in estimates on property insurance claims, application of depreciation to labor costs is improper (see my August 7, 2012 blog post). As…

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Insurance Company Patrol

Features news about insurance companies, insurance professionals, and the way they treat policyholders.

http://www.insurancecompanypatrol.com/

Aug 14
Insurer to Pay Civil Penalty After Multi-State Exam

Insurer to Pay Civil Penalty After Multi-State Exam

American Family Life Assurance Co. of Columbus will pay $1.6 million to settle market conduct claims by three states. The Columbus, Ga.-based insurer will pay $700,000 each to Minnesota and Missouri, and $200,000 to Idaho. The penalty…
Aug 13
Health Net to Pay Fine After Losing Member Record

Health Net to Pay Fine After Losing Member Record

Health Net of Connecticut Inc. will pay a $25,000 fine after admitting that it lost computer records for 24,000 members in the state. The stipulation and consent order entered into between Health Net and the State of Connecticut…
Aug 6
Chubb Group to Pay Fine in Missouri Over Market Conduct

Chubb Group to Pay Fine in Missouri Over Market Conduct

Chubb National Insurance Co. will pay a $68,000 fine after insurance regulators in Missouri levied charges of market misconduct against it and three sister companies. The market conduct exam conducted by the Missouri Department of…

Rank this Week: 967

Insurance Coverage Blog

Covers legal issues relating to insurance coverage and recovery. Published by David Rossmiller of Dunn Carney.

http://www.insurancecoverageblog.com/

Nov 6
Wait, I'm not covered for that?

Wait, I'm not covered for that?

I remember when I called my first insurance agent. I was asked a million questions, I had no idea why the information was important, didn't know all the answers, didn't understand the terms, and at the end of the day, had NO idea what…
Oct 18
'Tis the season to be politicking

'Tis the season to be politicking

In perusing this article and this article in the Insurance Journal I was struck by the differences between the everyday understanding of an insurance contract and the understanding I have been gaining through working with them in the legal…
Sep 2
Goodnight Irene

Goodnight Irene

Chad Hemenway is out with a new piece on PropertyCasualty360.com about Hurricane Irene and whether we will see any wind vs. water or anti-concurrent cause litigation. His verdict: no. The damage is mostly just flood damage.

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Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Covers bad faith, duty to defend, duty to indemnify, liability policies, reimbursement of legal fees and subrogation. By Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue.

http://www.insurancecoverageblog.com/

May 25
Memorial Day 2009

Memorial Day 2009

I first ran the post below for Memorial Day in 2006 as a tribute to my Dad, who served as a soldier during World War II. This is the fourth straight year for this post, and I'll continue to run it every year.
Mar 19
Rigsby update: forgotten but not gone

Rigsby update: forgotten but not gone

For those who remember the heady Katrina litigation days of the Ride of the Rigsbys -- appearing on ABC's 20/20, acclaimed as alleged whistleblowers -- these times are very different for the sisters. They've slipped in the…
Mar 16
Insurance Person of the Year

Insurance Person of the Year

Nothing like giving the readers a lot of advance notice before an ultra-high stakes award like this is finalized, right? I'm a bit tardy on this, but hey, it's not like I'm on the advisory board of the Insurance Law Center and might have…

Rank this Week: 1404

Insurance Defense Blog

Covers civil litigation and insurance defense in Washington, D.C. By David Stratton.

http://www.insurancedefenseblog.us/

Mar 3
"Bitter Pill" article provides important insights for litigation

"Bitter Pill" article provides important insights for litigation

The Time magazine article, "Bitter Pill - Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us", by Steven Brill, contains important insights about medical billing practices that are relevant to personal injury litigation, and medical debt litigation.…
May 14
Metrobus Drivecam System

Metrobus Drivecam System

I've previously remarked that litigation arising from Metrobus accidents is now starting to feature video from drivecam systems on the buses. WTOP has recently posted more detail about
Apr 27
Online public records available from Recorder of Deeds, Washington D.C.

Online public records available from Recorder of Deeds, Washington D.C.

Here's another online resource that may be useful to defense lawyers in D.C.: The Recorder of Deeds' website gives access to Online Public Records. Registration is required, but it is free. Imaged documents can be purchased.

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Insurance Dispute Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance dispuates and hurrican insurance claims. By Berniard Law Firm, L.L.C.

http://www.insurancedisputelawyerblog.com/

May 20
Finding the Correct Prescription Period Essential for Claim

Finding the Correct Prescription Period Essential for Claim

Each type of lawsuit has a prescription period that explains that a plaintiff must file suit before a certain amount of time. Often, the period depends on the seriousness of the crime or certain facts of the crime, such as whether the injury…
May 14
Summary Judgment Prevails Against Hurricane Ike Damage

Summary Judgment Prevails Against Hurricane Ike Damage

A recent United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit case set out an extensive definition and explanation of summary judgment. Summary judgment occurs when there are “no genuine dispute[s] as to any material fact.” That…
May 12
Accident in Parking Lot Leads to Appeal for Shared Responsibility

Accident in Parking Lot Leads to Appeal for Shared Responsibility

A recent case in the Parish of Lafayette, Louisiana, demonstrates conflictive viewpoints and the shifting burden of responsibility that can take place in an automobile accident, much less one taking place in a parking lot. The plaintiff, Ms.…

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Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance fraud, law and legislation. By Brod Law Firm.

http://www.insurance-lawyer-blog.com/

Mar 22
Mercury Ordered To Cut Rates In California

Mercury Ordered To Cut Rates In California

Mercury Casualty Co., based in Los Angeles, is in trouble with California insurance regulators. Our San Francisco insurance lawyers noticed a news story earlier this month regarding Mercury’s proposed rate hikes on their…
Feb 9
Update On “Force-Placed” Insurance In California

Update On “Force-Placed” Insurance In California

In a previous post, this blog explained what “force-placed” insurance is and how insurance companies and banks use it to charge consumers high rates, usually for a car or a home. These imposed insurance policies are intended to…
Jan 23
Canadian Insurer Embroiled in California Bad Faith Lawsuit

Canadian Insurer Embroiled in California Bad Faith Lawsuit

Our San Francisco insurance attorneys noticed a recent bad faith case against an insurance company making headlines in our state. The city of Tulare, California, is potentially on the hook for $1 million for hospital bills accrued by a city…

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Insurance Litigation & Regulatory…

Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog

Covers case law, regulation and legislation affecting the insurance industry. By Barger & Wollen LLP.

http://www.insurancelitigationregulatorylaw.com

May 10
California Supreme Court Hears Argument on Whether Insurance Code Limits UCL Lawsuits Against Insurer

California Supreme Court Hears Argument on Whether Insurance Code Limits UCL Lawsuits Against Insurer

By Samuel Sorich and Larry Golub On May 8, 2013, the California Supreme Court convened to hear oral argument in Zhang v. Superior Court. The case presents the issue of whether conduct of an insurer, which is related to conduct that would…
May 9
Recent Regulatory Rulings May Provide Leverage for Insurer

Recent Regulatory Rulings May Provide Leverage for Insurer

As recently reported in this blog post, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Gregory Alarcon invalidated the California Department of Insurance's regulation on estimating replacement costs for homeowners insurance (10 CCR 2695.183) in Association…
May 6
Liability Insurers May Have Duty to Defend Against Federal Prosecutions, California Court of Appeal Hold

Liability Insurers May Have Duty to Defend Against Federal Prosecutions, California Court of Appeal Hold

By James Hazlehurst The Second Appellate District of California held on May 1 in Mt. Hawley Ins. Co. v. Lopez that California Insurance Code section 533.5(b) does not eliminate a liability insurer’s duty to defend against a federal…

Rank this Week: 1090

Insurance Policyholder Law Blog

Covers legal developments affecting policyholders. By Neal Gerber Eisenberg.

http://www.policyholderinsurancelaw.com/

May 12
Coverage Lawyers, Policyholders and Insurers Take Note: American Law Institute Proposes “Principles” Regarding Duty to Defend

Coverage Lawyers, Policyholders and Insurers Take Note: American Law Institute Proposes “Principles” Regarding Duty to Defend

Tentative Draft No. 1 of the American Law Institute's (“ALI”) Principles of the Law of Liability Insurance is likely to be approved on May 20, 2013. Topics: General LiabilityTags: duty to defend, conflict of…
May 5
Seth Lamden to Present Audio Conference on Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defect

Seth Lamden to Present Audio Conference on Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defect

Neal Gerber Eisenberg insurance policyholder partner Seth D. Lamden will co-present “Insurance Coverage Disputes and Construction Defects,” a live Lorman audio conference on May 22, 2013 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.…
May 5
Seth Lamden to Present Seminar on Risk Shifting in Construction Contract

Seth Lamden to Present Seminar on Risk Shifting in Construction Contract

Neal Gerber Eisenberg insurance policyholder partner Seth D. Lamden will co-present at the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel's 2013 Risk Transfer Workshop on May 16, 2013 from 11:00 to 1:30.Topics: Construction Insurance,…

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Insurance Scrawl

Provides commentary on the insurance law, business insurance and the insurance business. By Marc Mayerson.

http://www.insurancescrawl.com/

Feb 18
Insurability of Punitive Damages -- Texas Style

Insurability of Punitive Damages -- Texas Style

It's not as if the only cases I read these days are from the former independent nation of Texas, but the Texas Supreme Court is on a roll in clearing out its backlog of important insurance cases, some involving additional insured coverage…
Feb 18
Insurability of Punitive Damages -- Texas Style

Insurability of Punitive Damages -- Texas Style

It's not as if the only cases I read these days are from the former independent nation of Texas, but the Texas Supreme Court is on a roll in clearing out its backlog of important insurance cases, some involving additional insured coverage…
Feb 18
Insurability of Punitive Damages - Texas Style

Insurability of Punitive Damages - Texas Style

It’s not as if the only cases I read these days are from the former independent nation of Texas, but the Texas Supreme Court is on a roll in clearing out its backlog of important insurance cases, some involving additional insured coverage…

Rank this Week: 3391

Insurance Scrawl

Commentary on the law of insurance, the insurance of business, and the business of insurance. By Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

http://blogs.orrick.com/insurance-scrawl/

Feb 18
Insurability of Punitive Damages - Texas Style

Insurability of Punitive Damages - Texas Style

It’s not as if the only cases I read these days are from the former independent nation of Texas, but the Texas Supreme Court is on a roll in clearing out its backlog of important insurance cases, some involving additional insured coverage…
Feb 2
Cleaning Up the Mess in Texas: Insurer Funding Payment of Liability Claims When Coverage Is Doubted

Cleaning Up the Mess in Texas: Insurer Funding Payment of Liability Claims When Coverage Is Doubted

In May 2005, the Texas Supreme Court unanimously held that a liability insurer that voluntarily settles a claim against an insured may recover the payment against its own insured if it proves that the claim is uncovered and it reserved its…
Jan 16
The Covenant to Provide Notice: Materiality or Prejudice Needed To Refuse Payment

The Covenant to Provide Notice: Materiality or Prejudice Needed To Refuse Payment

Sometimes courts get it right, both analytically and in the result. This was true in the landmark decision of the Texas Supreme Court in PAJ, Inc. v. Hanover Insurance Co. (Texas Jan. 11, 2008).

Rank this Week: 4410

InsureBlog

Covers insurance news.

http://insureblog.blogspot.com/

May 20
The ObamaTax Dodge

The ObamaTax Dodge

As employers quickly realize that the ObamaTax will not, in fact, be lowering premiums by 3000%, they (and their agents) have begun looking for ways to minimize the impact.Contrary to popular belief, new ObamaTax plans don't actually have to…
May 20
JeffLinks Tuesday

JeffLinks Tuesday

FoIB Jeff M sends along two very helpful ObamaTax items.First, courtesy of the Kaiser Foundation, a helpful (and free!) ObamaSubsidy calculator. This will no doubt help take some of the edge off those massive premiums hikes looming on the…
May 20
Stupid Carrier Trick - Logging edition

Stupid Carrier Trick - Logging edition

Recently, I sold and delivered a policy to a client who, when applying, chose the monthly draft ("check-o-matic") premium payment option. This is a convenient way to budget premiums and, at least with this company, the second least expensive…

Rank this Week: 79

InsureReinsure.Com: The Insurance…

InsureReinsure.Com: The Insurance & Reinsurance Blog

Covers bad faith, insurance coverage, D&O liability, excess and surplus lines, and more. By Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge.

http://www.insurereinsure.com/

May 17
Connecticut Considering Auto Glass Repair Disclosure Bill

Connecticut Considering Auto Glass Repair Disclosure Bill

Earlier this week, the Connecticut House passed HB 5072, limiting the abilities of insurance companies or their representatives to “steer” insureds to specific automotive glass repair facilities. The new legislation follows…
May 15
With Securities Case Dismissal, Another Loss in the Southern District for LIBOR Plaintiff

With Securities Case Dismissal, Another Loss in the Southern District for LIBOR Plaintiff

On Monday, Southern District of New York Judge Shira Scheindlin dismissed the entire suit in Gusinsky v. Barclays, without leave to amend and with prejudice. The plaintiffs, holders of American Depository Shares in Barclays Bank, had…
May 15
HM Treasury Publishes Amended Draft Regulations for the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive

HM Treasury Publishes Amended Draft Regulations for the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive

On 13 May 2013, HM Treasury published the response to its further consultation on the transposition into UK law of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive. Published with the response were the amended regulations, representing…

Rank this Week: 526

It's No-Fault of NY

Covers New York no-fault insurance law news, analysis and commentary. By Damin J. Toell and Erik B. Lutwin.

http://nynofaultlaw.blogspot.com/

Dec 16
How do you spell "Pyrrhic victory"?

How do you spell "Pyrrhic victory"?

A new post. It's only been like a year and a half. Anyway, there's a new Appellate Division case you should read.Matter of Carothers v GEICO Indem. Co., __ A.D. 3d, __, 2010 NY Slip Op 09256 (2d Dep't, 2010).
Jul 30
Coverage Counsel

Coverage Counsel

I'm not sure how it's possible, but apparently I never, before now, had a link in my blogroll to Roy A. Mura, Esq.'s wonderful blog Coverage Counsel. Mr. Mura's posts deal with no-fault issues, as well as a much wider range of insurance law…
Jul 23
Provider EUO

Provider EUO

David M. Gottlieb, Esq. has previously covered this issue at No-Fault Paradise, but it seems to me that it's worth some additional attention.On June 24, 2009, the NYS Insurance Department issued an opinion letter entitled "Examinations Under…

Rank this Week: 2247

Kentucky Injury Attorney Blog

Covers injury law, recalled products and insurance law. Published By Jones Ward PLC

http://www.kentucky-injury-attorney-blog.com/

May 19
Do you Have a Personal Injury Case?

Do you Have a Personal Injury Case?

There are several factors an attorney must consider when deciding to take on a new personal injury case. And potential plaintiffs should understand how these factors influence an attorney's decision to take or reject a case, and how these…
May 19
NHTSA's Distracted Driving Statistic

NHTSA's Distracted Driving Statistic

According to a periodical released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association in June, using electronic devices while driving is a "serious safety problem." And the organization has the numbers to back up its claim. At least 1 in 2…
May 16
Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor

Jones Ward PLC files Class Action against General Motor

Two attorneys at Jones Ward PLC have filed a class action lawsuit against Detroit automaker General Motors Company over a design defect in its 2011 model year and newer Chevrolet Cruze. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Louisville…

Rank this Week: 864

Kentucky Tort and Insurance Law…

Kentucky Tort and Insurance Law Blog

Features commentary on recent tort and insurance developments in Kentucky. By Edward Brutscher.

http://kytortjournal.com

Apr 22
Kentucky Tort Journal Signs Off

Kentucky Tort Journal Signs Off

After several years, several changes, and more than several posts it is with a heavy heart that I advise my readers that the Kentucky Tort Journal is signing off. I will no longer be posting or updating original posts or decisions.
Sep 10
Court of Appeals Minutes for September 5th

Court of Appeals Minutes for September 5th

The Court of Appeals recently posted its minutes for September 5th, here. One published case dealing with torts and insurance.
Sep 10
KLR Reports on $5.1 Million Dollar Verdict!

KLR Reports on $5.1 Million Dollar Verdict!

The Kentucky Law Review recently reported on the $5.1 million dollar verdict in Jefferson County. The KLR notes it is one of the highest awards in recent memory and links to the Courier Journal article, discussing the case. Click on the…

Rank this Week: 1579

Legal Malpractice Insurance…

Legal Malpractice Insurance Services Blog

Covers legal malpractice and other insurance issues. By Presidio Point Insurance Services Inc.

http://blog.legalmalpracticeinsuranceservices.com

Oct 21
I have never had a claim!

I have never had a claim!

We believe all legal professionals should carry and maintain legal malpractice insurance for themselves and their firm.
Oct 14
Hulk Hogan Sues His Lawyers for Legal Malpractice

Hulk Hogan Sues His Lawyers for Legal Malpractice

As insurance brokers specializing in providing insurance coverage for lawyers and law firms, many of whom represent victims of automobile accidents, it blows my mind how many fail to procure sufficient insurance to protect their own family in…
Oct 5
Is Workers’ Compensation A Better Guide For Healthcare Reform Than Medicare?

Is Workers’ Compensation A Better Guide For Healthcare Reform Than Medicare?

Lost in all the debate about healthcare reform and the government option is our experience with workers' compensation.

Rank this Week: 3099

Life, Health and Disability…

Life, Health and Disability Insurance Law Blog

Covers ERISA and non-ERISA issues on disability, life and health insurance law. By Barger & Wolen.

http://www.lifehealthdisabilityinsurancelaw.com/

Apr 16
Attorneys' Fees Reduce ERISA Plan's Recovery From Common Fund

Attorneys' Fees Reduce ERISA Plan's Recovery From Common Fund

By Robert Renner and James Hazlehurst The United States Supreme Court ruled today that absent an express provision to the contrary, the amount an ERISA plan can recover from a plan participant’s lawsuit against a third-party tortfeasor…
Apr 16
Supreme Court Considers Accrual of Statute of Limitations in ERISA LTD Plan

Supreme Court Considers Accrual of Statute of Limitations in ERISA LTD Plan

On April 15, 2013, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving the question of when the statute of limitations accrues for judicial review of an adverse benefits determination under an ERISA long-term disability…
Apr 1
Supreme Court Directs Trial Courts To Look At The Merits In Determining Whether To Certify A Cla

Supreme Court Directs Trial Courts To Look At The Merits In Determining Whether To Certify A Cla

By Michael A.S. Newman Comcast v Behrend is the latest in a series of United States Supreme Court cases in recent years that have restricted the ability of plaintiffs to certify federal class actions. In so doing, it has expanded the scope of…

Rank this Week: 1377

Long Term Disability Law Blog

This blog covers all aspects of long term disability advocacy. Topics include long term disability benefits and claimant tips. By Riemer & Associates.

http://www.longtermdisabilitylawblog.com/

Nov 12
Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

On January 24, 2013, Scott M. Riemer will present at the 15th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims in New York City. The conference is sponsored by the American Conference Institute. The conference will include…
Nov 12
Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

Riemer to Speak at Disability Insurance Conference

On January 24, 2013, Scott M. Riemer will present at the 15th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Disability Insurance Claims in New York City. The conference is sponsored by the American Conference Institute. The conference will include…
Nov 12
Riemer Volunteers at MS Society Legal Day

Riemer Volunteers at MS Society Legal Day

On Sunday, November 11, 2012, Scott M. Riemer volunteered at the Legal Day of the New York City Chapter of the MS Society. The Legal Day provides the opportunity for individuals suffering from Multiple Sclerosis to meet with lawyers of…

Rank this Week: 2981

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