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Important Court Decisions This Year for the Insurance Industry

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A brief survey of this year’s California and Nevada Appellate and Supreme Court decisions which impact insureds, insurers, risk managers, brokers and agents, on issues ranging from insurance coverage to bad faith and claims handling.

This and the other Insurance Roundtables are intended to be interactive and participatory roundtables, on topics of interest to the Insurance Industry, led by Jean M. Lawler and Bryan M. Weiss, Co-Chairs of the firm’s Insurance Law practice group. Please feel free to contact Ms. Lawler or Mr. Weiss if you have any questions or would like to arrange for a private educational program for your company.

Please see the PDF invitation below for event details.

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Writing Effective Reservation and Denial Letters

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When an insurer decides to defend an action under a reservation of rights, or to deny coverage entirely, it is crucial that the written communications to the insured effectively convey the insurer’s position and that the letters comply with statutes, regulations and case law. An improperly drafted letter can result in liability against the insurer that could have been avoided. This Roundtable will address how these letters should be properly written so that they hold up to judicial scrutiny and effectively convey the carrier’s position.

This and the other Insurance Roundtables are intended to be interactive and participatory roundtables, on topics of interest to the Insurance Industry, led by Jean M. Lawler and Bryan M. Weiss, Co-Chairs of the firm’s Insurance Law practice group. Please feel free to contact Ms. Lawler or Mr. Weiss if you have any questions or would like to arrange for a private educational program for your company.

Please see the PDF invitation below for event details.

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Defending with Independent Counsel

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When a company decides to defend its insured through a reservation of rights, a crucial issue is whether or not that reservation triggers the right to independent counsel. At this Roundtable, we will discuss the factors that dictate whether or not independent counsel must be provided, and if so, the issues presented by that defense (including costs, control of defense, etc.).

This and the other Insurance Roundtables are intended to be interactive and participatory roundtables, on topics of interest to the Insurance Industry, led by Jean M. Lawler and Bryan M. Weiss, Co-Chairs of the firm’s Insurance Law practice group. Please feel free to contact Ms. Lawler or Mr. Weiss if you have any questions or would like to arrange for a private educational program for your company.

Please see the PDF invitation below for event details.

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M&C’s Annual Year in Review

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On April 19, 2011 Murchison & Cumming, LLP will present its annual “Year in Review: California Case Law Update,” taking a look back at the significant Supreme Court and Appellate Court decisions during 2010.  As in prior years, the program will take place at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.  During the Spring of 2011, the program will also be presented in private client seminars across the country.

If you have not previously attended our Year in Review Program and would like to receive an invitation to the April 19th program in Los Angeles and/or would like to schedule a local presentation for your company, please contact Arleen Milian, Director of Client Relations, or Edmund G. Farrell, III, Program Chair.

Please see the below Year in Review Brochure for program details.

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California Fair Claims Settlement Regulations

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California’s “Fair Claims Settlement Practices” regulations play a crucial role in every claims professional’s job, and can result in drastic consequences to the company if not followed. In fact, the regulations require that licensees be trained in the regulations annually and certify that they have received this training. This Roundtable will accomplish that training requirement for our attendees, but even if you have already been certified or are not required to be certified, we urge you to attend as you will learn some valuable information.

This and the other Insurance Roundtables are intended to be interactive and participatory roundtables, on topics of interest to the Insurance Industry, led by Jean M. Lawler and Bryan M. Weiss, Co-Chairs of the firm’s Insurance Law practice group. Please feel free to contact Ms. Lawler or Mr. Weiss if you have any questions or would like to arrange for a private educational program for your company.

Please see the PDF invitation below for event details.

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M&C Insurance Roundtable

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A brief survey of this year’s California and Nevada Appellate and Supreme Court decisions which impact insureds, insurers,  risk managers, brokers and agents, on issues ranging from insurance coverage to bad faith and claims handling.

This and the other Insurance Roundtables are intended to be interactive and participatory roundtables, on topics of interest to the Insurance Industry, led by Jean M. Lawler and Bryan M. Weiss, Co-Chairs of the firm’s Insurance Law practice group.  Please feel free to contact Ms. Lawler or Mr. Weiss if you have any questions or would like to arrange for a private educational program for your company.

M&C Insurance Roundtable

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Bad Faith & Claims Handling For Insurers

Proper claims handling is the key to avoiding bad faith exposure. This Roundtable, to be led by Carlos E. Needham, will address ways for insurers to proactively identify and manage situations that arise during the claims and litigation process so as to ensure that the Company is protected.

This and the other Insurance Roundtables are intended to be interactive and participatory roundtables, on topics of interest to the Insurance Industry, led by Jean M. Lawler and Bryan M. Weiss, Co-Chairs of the firm’s Insurance Law practice group.  Please feel free to contact Ms. Lawler or Mr. Weiss if you have any questions or would like to arrange for a private educational program for your company.

M&C Insurance Roundtable

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Defending & Settling Lawsuits Under Reservation of Rights

This Roundtable will focus on when the right to independent counsel might attach and various issues that arise in the normal course of litigation where defense is under reservation, ranging from control of the defense to negotiating and funding a settlement where there are non-covered damages.

This and the other Insurance Roundtables are intended to be interactive and participatory roundtables, on topics of interest to the Insurance Industry, led by Jean M. Lawler and Bryan M. Weiss, Co-Chairs of the firm’s Insurance Law practice group.  Please feel free to contact Ms. Lawler or Mr. Weiss if you have any questions or would like to arrange for a private educational program for your company.

M&C Insurance Roundtable

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A series of informal, interactive discussions of the latest developments in Insurance Law and practical approaches to everyday claims handling.

 

November 12, 2008

Construction Defect Claims

  • Shifting the risk: Indemnity and additional insureds
  • Multiple insurers – Allocating defense & indemnity
  • Completed operations vs. ongoing operations risks
  • Underwriting developments
Time: Noon – 1:30pm. Lunch Will be served.
Location: Murchison & Cumming, LLP
801 South Grand Avenue, 9th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
This program is approved for MCLE, RPA
and CPCU continuing education credits.
Parking will be validated. Entrance to
parking lot off Grand Avenue
Join us for this lively and informative series,
presented by these leaders in Insurance Law:
Jean M. Lawler, Sr. Partner and Chair,
Bad Faith & Insurance Litigation section
of the Insurance Law Practice Group
Contact: (213) 630-1019 or jlawler@murchisonlaw.com
Bryan M. Weiss, Partner and Chair,
Insurance Coverage & Appeals section
of the Insurance Law Practice Group
Contact: (213) 630-1087 or bweiss@murchisonlaw.com

 

 

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP

With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Las Vegas, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The Firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.

Sexual Harassment Seminar

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The Employment Practice Group at Murchison & Cumming invites you to attend a sexual harassment training seminar held in conjunction with Heffernan Insurance Brokerage Firm.

Pursuant to AB1825, sexual harassment prevention training for supervisory employees for California employers with over 50 employees is now mandated by law. Training is offered by Pamela J. Marantz, JD, Employment Practice Partner. Ms. Marantz has an extensive background in defending & consulting with employers on involving harassment, discrimination, and termination.

  • Eye opening, interactive training session.
  • Certificates available upon completion of full session (2Hrs).
  • Training suitable for HR and all supervisory employees.
  • New hires and individuals promoted to a supervisory position must be trained within six months of assuming their position.
  • Follow-up training is required every two years.

 

October 21
Doubletree Santa Ana/Orange Coast Airport

October 22
Sheraton Los Angeles

 

About Murchison & Cumming, LLP

With a firm history dating to 1930, Murchison & Cumming, LLP is a premier civil litigation firm with five offices in California and Las Vegas, whose attorneys specialize in the defense of domestic and international businesses, insurers and individuals, at trial and on appeal. The Firm’s attorneys also handle employment matters and business transactions. For additional information, please visit our website at www.murchisonlaw.com.