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Good Faith Settlement Offer

Fox Rothschild LLP

Do I believe in Settlement? Well, It’s Not Like Sasquatch…

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Recently, I was at a meeting, and the person across the table from me asked me a very thoughtful question: “Do you believe in settlement or is your philosophy to litigate, litigate, litigate?” Well, it’s not like...more

Cozen O'Connor

In Rhode Island, No Duty of Good Faith to Third Party Claimant

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In Summit Insurance Company v. Stricklett, — A.3d —, No. 2017185APPEALPC12536, 2019 WL 190358, (R.I. Jan. 15, 2019), the Supreme Court of Rhode Island held that – similar to many jurisdictions – the duty to act in a...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Good Faith Negotiations At Mediation

New York Law Journal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Special Report - August 2018 - As a full-time mediator for the past decade, I have come to learn that trust is a critical element in any successful negotiation....more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Insured May Bear the Consequences of Insurer’s Negligence

For decades, California courts have mandated that an insurer is obligated to accept a “reasonable” settlement demand within policy limits on behalf of its insured. If it fails to do so, it is liable for the entire judgment,...more

Carlton Fields

Conflict Resolution: Illinois Appellate Court Finds No Conflict in Defending Two Insureds, and No Duty of Primary to Excess...

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When an insurer defends its insured under a liability policy, the insurer has a duty to act in good faith to the insured in responding to settlement offers. In Illinois Emcasco Insurance Co. v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance...more

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