Blog & Updates
Oregon’s Latest Take On Stipulated Judgments
On November 19, 2015, the Oregon Supreme Court overturned longstanding Oregon caselaw and held that a covenant not to execute in exchange for an assignment of rights does not automatically extinguish an insurer’s liability for a stipulated judgment.
FRCP 26 AMENDMENTS AND THE EFFECTS ON INSTITUTIONAL DISCOVERY
In our latest blog entry, we discuss the amendments to FRCP 26 and how they will affect discovery in federal cases involving institutional clients moving forward.
Washington Court’s Most Recent Analysis on “Arising Out Of” Language in the Context of UIM Claims
The case specifically involved questions of whether there was underinsured motorist (“UIM”) coverage for an injury to an insured pedestrian resulting from the intentional firing of a gun from an uninsured pickup truck. In the decision, the Supreme Court addressed two certified questions from the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. These specific questions involve whether the subject injury arose out of the use of the motor vehicle and whether the shooter’s intent was material.
Dec. 10, 2015 Construction Defect Disputes & Litigation
On December 10, 2015 Tom will be speaking in Portland, OR at NBI's Construction Defect Disputes & Litigation: Using Coverage, Case Law, and Indemnification to Shift Liability.
Dec. 3, 2015 CLE Bootcamp
On December 3, 2015 Tom will be speaking at the Annual CLE Bootcamp in Seattle, WA.
Nov. 17, 2015 Worksite Accident Claims
On November 17, 2015 Tom will be speaking about Worksite Accident Claims: Prevention, Occurrence, & Resolution in Seattle, WA.
Oct. 22-23, 2015 Insurance Law Conference
On Oct. 22-23, 2015 Tom will be speaking at the Comprehensive Insurance Law conference in Seattle, WA.
Sept. 18, 2015 MC Consultants Conference
On Friday September 18, 2015 Tom will be speaking at MC Consultants 21st Annual West Region Construction Litigation & Insurance Coverage conference in San Diego, CA.
2015 Independent Insurance Adjusters Conference
Tom will be speaking at the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters Conference in Seattle, WA on September 17th.