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PPACA's Effect on Law Firms

PPACA's Effect on Law Firms

By Hilary Rowen | 2/14/12 4:36 PM |

Small and large practices may be impacted by the health care reform as employers and insureds, explains Hilary Rowen of Sedgwick.

Vacating Insurance Appraisals

Vacating Insurance Appraisals

By Gene A. Weisberg | 2/10/12 12:00 AM |

Failure by a neutral arbitrator to disclose details giving rise to an appearance of bias is cause to set aside the award, explains Gene Weisberg of Gladstone Michel.

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Claims of the Unborn

Claims of the Unborn

By T.J. Riechert | 2/10/12 12:00 AM |

Whether an injury to a fetus in utero is covered by workers' compensation is a live, but unresolved, issue for California practitioners, says T.J. Reichert of Meckler Bulger.

The Insurer's Dilemma

The Insurer's Dilemma

By Mitchell C. Tilner | 2/10/12 12:00 AM |

A recent decision puts carriers between a rock and a hard place in pre-litigation settlements of wrongful death claims, explains Mitchell Tilner of Horvitz & Levy.

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Tendering Your Claim

Tendering Your Claim

By Erica Villanueva | 2/10/12 12:00 AM |

Following these guidelines early in the process may increase the chances of loss coverage, explains Erica Villanueva of Farella Braun & Martel.

Insuring Against Cybercrime

Insuring Against Cybercrime

By Marc Mayerson | 2/3/12 10:03 AM |

Technology violations and privacy breaches are becoming more common, requiring companies to mitigate the risk through coverage, explain Orrick attorneys.

Hindsight in Bad Faith Insurance Litigation

Hindsight in Bad Faith Insurance Litigation

By Alex Potente and Tyler C. Gerking | 7/13/11 3:28 PM |

Sedgwick's Alex Potente and Tyler C. Gerking of Farella debate whether after-acquired knowledge should be admitted in insurer's defense.

Insurance Can Impact Your Mediation

Insurance Can Impact Your Mediation

By Craig S. Meredith and Rebecca Westerfield | 5/19/11 12:31 PM |

JAMS neutrals discuss top 10 issues to address to ensure that coverage disputes do not impede settlement negotiations.

Insuring Against Cyber Crime

Insuring Against Cyber Crime

By W. Brian Ahern and Christine Clark | 2/9/11 3:29 PM |

Law firms are vulnerable to high-tech attacks and loss of data, but coverage is available to offset the costs, explain Brian Ahern and Christine Clark.

A Suit by Any Other Name

A Suit by Any Other Name

By David B. Goodwin and Jessica W. Chan | 12/3/10 3:31 PM |

The California Supreme Court steps back from precedent to expand the types of actions that trigger the insurer's duty to defend, explain Covington & Burling attorneys.

Arbitrating Legal Malpractice

Arbitrating Legal Malpractice

By W. Brian Ahern | 11/11/10 3:04 PM |

Consider these factors when including an arbitration clause in your client retention agreement, says W. Brian Ahern of Ahern Insurance.

The Next Step for Victims of the San Bruno Fire

The Next Step for Victims of the San Bruno Fire

By Philip Pillsbury | 10/7/10 4:33 PM |

Philip Pillsbury of Pillsbury & Levinson enumerates lessons learned from the Oakland Hills fire, as homeowners prepare to deal with insurance claims arising out of the San Mateo County disaster.

Caveat Emptor

Caveat Emptor

By Vedica Puri | 7/22/10 4:35 PM

Employee dishonesty insurance may seem like a great idea, but collecting on a claim is near impossible, says Vedica Puri of Pillsbury & Levinson

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