IADC Insurance and Reinsurance Committee Newsletter The following is an excerpt from, “The Duty to Defend ‘Inextricably Intertwined’ Actions,” originally published in the April 2012 issue of the IADC Insurance and Reinsurance Committee Newsletter. In most instances, when an insurer defends its insured against an action seeking damages that are potentially covered under the policy, the defense […]
USLAW Magazine The following is an excerpt from, “Beware the Pitfalls of Pre-Litigation Investigation and Reliance on the Attorney-Work Product Doctrine,” originally published in the Spring/Summer 2012 issue of USLAW Magazine. Although it is increasingly becoming the custom of clients and their insurance carriers to engage consultants to obtain facts, assess potential liability, and develop defense theories […]
By: Steven C. Spronz GACC Legal & Tax Newsletter Franchising is big business. In 2007, according to the International Franchise Association, franchised businesses generated nearly 4% of GDP in the United States and employed just over 6% of the non-farm, private sector U.S. labor force. But, what is a franchise, how does it work, what are […]
Insurance Thought Leadership Excerpt from, “The Problem Of Suspended Corporations In The Present Economic Downturn.” For the full article, please visit Insurance Thought Leadership. Introduction Corporations that do not pay their state taxes may be suspended in California.1 Once suspended, a corporation effectively finds itself in a legal coma from which it can neither defend nor […]
By: Friedrich W. Seitz IADC Committee Newsletter, Business Litigation View Link The authors report on the fundamentals of how to seek formal written discovery of various types of electronic communication in the ever changing forms of communicating on the web, and other internet-based and mobile communications. This is a useful summary and guide to discovery of […]
American Bar Association Insurance Coverage Case Notes Excerpt from “Earth Movement Exclusion Held Ambiguous By Nevada Supreme Court.” The Supreme Court of Nevada held that the earth movement exclusion in a homeowner’s insurance policy was ambiguous and was to be construed against the insurer. Powell v. Liberty Mut. Fire Ins. Co., 252 P.3d 668 (Nev. 2011). […]
By: Scott L. Hengesbach On August 18, 2011 the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in the matter of Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., 53 Cal.4th 541 (2011). The case establishes a critical limitation on a plaintiff’s right to recover damages for past medical expenses, sets forth new procedures for addressing this issue, and leaves […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A series of informal, interactive discussions of the latest developments in Insurance Law and practical approaches to everyday claims handling. September 16, 2008 Coverage Issues in General Liability Cases Covered vs. non-covered “property damage” & “bodily injury” Use of declaratory relief options Defending with independent counsel Settlement considerations November 12, 2008 Construction Defect Claims […]
Government Code section 12950.1 requires California employers with 50 or more employees to provide at least two hours of training and education regarding sexual harassment to all supervisors employed as of July 1, 2005. New hires and individuals promoted to a supervisory position must be trained within six months of assuming their position. Follow-up training […]
A Santa Monica jury returned a defense verdict in a defamation case handled by Joseph Kang for a prominent Southern California Pastor. In the case, the plaintiff claimed that the defendant made slanderous statements about the plaintiff having an affair and manipulated the plaintiff’s wife to file for divorce. The defendant denied making any such statements and […]
The Pomona Superior Court found in favor of Murchison & Cumming’s client, a property owner, in an ADA Discrimination case. Robert H. Panman and Adrian Barrio represented the defendant. In the case Richard Murillo v. J&J Baldwin Park, LLC, Mr. Murillo is a disabled individual that took his motorized wheelchair to a property in Baldwin Park to visit […]
Summary Judgment Granted in Transportation Case March 20, 2014 EZ Mailing Services, Inc. et. al. vs. Oracle Transportation Solutions., et. al. Court Case No.: 2:12-CV-09313 CBM (JEMx) Federal case re: Fraud, Negligence, Breach of Contract [written and oral] involving Transportation broker.
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, granted summary judgment in an employment dispute argued by Ellen M. Tipping and Katelyn M. Knight. In 2002, Plaintiff was employed by the Children Learning Centers, which operates group homes for troubled youths. Plaintiff worked the overnight shift, which is an “awake” position, meaning that employees must be […]
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, granted summary judgment in an employment dispute argued by Ellen M. Tipping and Katelyn M. Knight. In 2002, Plaintiff was employed by the Children Learning Centers, which operates group homes for troubled youths. Plaintiff worked the overnight shift, which is an “awake” position, meaning that employees must be […]
Edward Denzin and Barbara Denzin v. Steelcase, Inc., and DOES 1 to 25 Court Case No.: KC 062625 LASC Grants Summary Judgment in Common Carrier / Transportation Case November 12, 2013
Leonid Shor v. Little New York Restaurant Court Case No.: BC 377016 Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Five, Affirms Orders of Superior Court of Los Angeles granting Insurance company’s motion to intervene and motion to set aside default judgment Ordered December 13, 2011
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Welcome Sean Twomey as the Newest Senior Associate in Irvine
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Sean S. Twomey has joined the Irvine office as a Senior Associate focusing his practice on professional liability. Sean has a proven track record of representing global Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including in the healthcare, defense, and retail industries, and serving as outside counsel for an international sports […]
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/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Annaliese Schiersch has joined the Los Angeles office as an Associate. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington in History, with a minor in Law, Society, and Justice, before earning her law degree from Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude. Prior to attending law […]
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/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Richard Nusbaum has joined the Los Angeles office as an Associate Partner focusing his practice on habitability matters. His professional experience in civil litigation ranges from construction defects, toxic exposure, personal injury, appellate work, and insurance coverage. Earlier in his career, Richard played a critical role in overturning a […]
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/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Kayla F. Wheeler has joined the Los Angeles office as an Associate. She obtained her bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles, in African American Studies with a minor in public affairs. Kayla earned her Juris Doctor at Syracuse University, College of Law in New […]
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Welcome Kristen Blanton as the newest Associate in Los Angeles
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Kristen Blanton has joined the Los Angeles office as an Associate. Her background includes clerking at a law firm handling employment matters, where she focused on class action wage and hour settlements, wrongful termination claims, and discrimination lawsuits. She drafted a variety of legal documents, including complaints, motions, and […]
Welcome Graham Simmons as the Newest Associate in San Diego
/in Announcements, Press ReleasesMurchison & Cumming, LLP is pleased to announce Graham A. Simmons has joined the San Diego office as an Associate. He is distinguished by his passion for writing, commitment to community engagement, and dedication to his legal practice. Influenced by his father’s fervent passion for screenwriting, Graham acquired his bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis on […]