Second Circuit Affirms Duty to Defend Under Professional Liability Policy by Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP on 5/22/2012 In its recent decision in Westport Ins. Corp. v. Hamilton Wharton Group, Inc., 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 9888 (2d Cir. May 17, 2012), the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit had occasion to consider whether a...more
Designated to Decide: How to Help a Loved One Finish Well by Melissa Thomas on 4/20/2012 Columbia, MO – April 20, 2012 -- A loving daughter agrees to be her mother’s healthcare agent. A thoughtful mother completes a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and DNI (Do Not Intubate) forms. The mother even goes so far as to wear a...more
Designated to Decide: How to Help a Loved One Finish Well by Melissa Thomas on 4/20/2012 Columbia, MO – April 20, 2012 -- Alisa M. Dotson, Esq. watched a video of a loving daughter who agrees to be her mother’s healthcare agent. A thoughtful mother completes a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and DNI (Do Not Intubate)...more
California Workers' Compensation Looms as a Major 2012 Legislative Issue by Barger & Wolen on 4/4/2012 On March 28, two California legislative committees met to hear concerns about the California workers’ compensation system. The chairs of the committees declared that the hearing was the Legislature’s first-step in this year’s...more
Weekly Law Resume - March 29, 2012: Insurance–Trucker’s Financial Responsibility Endorsement by Low, Ball & Lynch on 4/2/2012 Global Hawk Insurance Company v. Century-National Insurance Company Court of Appeal, First District(February 29, 2012) This case considered whether an endorsement provided under the Financial Responsibility laws for a...more
California Court of Appeal Extends Howell v. Hamilton Meats Rule to Limit Injured Person's Medical Expenses to Discounted Amounts... by Barger & Wolen on 3/12/2012 Last year, the California Supreme Court held in Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc. that an injured plaintiff whose medical expenses were paid through private health insurance could not recover as economic damages...more
Medical Records Speak Louder Than Words: What It Takes to Win a Social Security Disability Claim Medical Records Speak Louder... by Melissa Thomas on 2/28/2012 Columbia, MO – February 28, 2012 -- To SSA, the word “disabled” is not a medical term. This is the number one reason that the agency will not accept your doctor’s pronouncement that you are “disabled.” To SSA, being disabled...more
Social Media in Labour and Employment: Privacy, Human Rights, and the Formation, Management and Termination of the Employment... by E. Wayne Benedict on 1/26/2012 From a legal perspective, social media is a relatively new phenomenon, but its implications for employers, employees, trade unions, and their advocates are proving to be marked in all aspects of employment and labour...more
Is Your Insurance Program Synched With Your Contract Specs? by Julie Manteria on 1/26/2012 The typical construction agreement requires specific types and amounts of insurance coverage. Your subcontract will designate the types of insurance required (i.e., general liability, workers’ compensation, auto,...more
The 2011 Texas Legislature Tightens Indemnity Rights and Changes Mechanic's Lien Perfection Requirements by Sedgwick LLP on 12/16/2011 The 82nd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature dealt with many issues related to construction projects in Texas, including sustainable design building standards for state buildings, lien waiver form requirements, and the...more
Are you liable for serving alcohol at holiday parties in Pennsylvania? Does your insurance policy cover you? by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 12/16/2011 This article was contributed by Michael R. Kelley, Esq., Chairperson of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC's Insurance Recovery & Counseling Group. Let's say that you are having a Holiday party (with alcohol served) at your...more
Successfully Defending a Lawsuit by Sands Anderson PC on 12/13/2011 Anyone who has been a defendant in a lawsuit will tell you that the process is expensive, time consuming and stressful. I have spent the past twenty years defending businesses and individuals in courts throughout Virginia and...more
Bronx Construction Accident Lawyer at The Perecman Firm Calls for Greater Construction Site Safety Following Fatal Building... by The Perecman Firm on 11/7/2011 New York construction accident lawyer David Perecman calls for increased safety measures at construction sites following a fatal building collapse. Last week construction worker Muhamed Kebbeh died when a two-story...more
China's Social Security Implementing Rules Are In Force - What's Next by Richard Grams on 10/27/2011 Regulations requiring foreign workers in China to enroll in its social security system are now in effect but the situation is complicated by differing levels of compliance and enforcement by local authorities. In cities that...more
Are Regional Court Reporting Contracts the Answer for Insurance Companies? by DepoTexas on 10/14/2011 If you are a property and casualty insurance provider your selection of court reporting firms should be carefully considered. As you know, legal issues occur on a regular basis and court reporting services are needed...more