He is a frequent speaker on
professional liability issues and has presented to the Chicago Bar Association, American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association) and American Conference Institute on
professional liability issues.
Fiona is the co-author of a paper published by the University of Alberta Health Law Journal, focusing on ethical, criminal, civil and
professional liability issues associated with the use and abuse of cognitive and memory enhancing drugs by college and university students.
Some common areas of collective input and decision - making are: admission to and termination from partnership; establishment and implementation of firm policies, which, as to partners, must include compensation; strategic initiatives; and
professional liability issues affecting partners and / or the firm.
Lindsay Kenney acts on behalf of local and international clients in relation to business disputes, fraud claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, in bankruptcy proceedings, construction claims, employment litigation, intellectual property litigation, defamation claims,
professional liability issues, complex litigation matters and other administrative and regulatory issues, including appeals.
Changes in the law and legal
professional liability issues keep our work defending Ontario lawyers interesting and challenging.
This article highlights leading or significant cases that LAWPRO litigated over the past 20 years, some of which dealt with legal issues and principles that are relevant far beyond
the professional liability issues that arose in the individual claim.
Mr. Sistrunk has lectured on medical
professional liability issues, complex litigation matters and has conducted risk management and risk assessment seminars for various clients.
[9] Lawyers who are starting to offer limited - scope services to the self - represented sometimes express anxiety about their loss of control and
professional liability issues, [10] while others welcome the shifting of responsibility to their sometime client.
The Anchorage professional liability lawyers at Matthews & Zahare, P.C. have an in - depth knowledge of
professional liability issues and with more than 75 years of combined legal experience, are skilled at achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients.
When someone accuses you of negligence or other
professional liability issues, the quality of the counsel you or your insurance carrier selects is critical to your livelihood.
Not exact matches
HGTV has made it very glamorous and seemingly easy to do, but the daily grinds of running your small business,
liability issues, administrative tasks, taxation
issues, inventory upkeep, time management, personnel management, prospecting, marketing, PR, etc. can kill any aspiring
professional very easily.
Certain types of
professional liability policies are
issued to cover claims made during the policy period rather than things that occurred during the policy period, but that doesn't mean you can backdate renters insurance.
It involves, for example, contracting with guests and customers, suppliers, employees and
professional advisers; complying with regulations / laws by central and local government (licensing, health and safety, food standards, consumer protection all spring to mind); also you need to be aware of the hotelier's
liability as an occupier and his
liability for the property of guests and of many other areas of the law such as race relations, sex equality and potential legal
issues arising from the letting of banqueting rooms and the hiring of entertainers, to name just a few.
Jason Pettus is a civil litigation defense attorney with a strong litigation background through the representation of general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design
professionals in the resolution of all manner of construction
issues, including construction / design defect claims, environmental claims and contractual disputes, catastrophic injury, premises
liability, and motor vehicle accidents in both state and federal courts, as well as insurance coverage analysis, advisement of clients, and coverage litigation.
We represent
professional liability insurers on coverage
issues and related litigation arising out of their
professional liability policies.
Mr. Leopold lectures frequently at
professional gatherings on such
issues as personal injury, product
liability, class action litigation, trial tactics and consumer justice.
Our team also counsels
professionals in proactively addressing potential
professional responsibility
issues and avoiding pitfalls that could result in civil
liability or
professional discipline.
Alison, who has been appointed by British Dressage as their representative on the British Equestrian Federation Appeals Board, specialises in equine litigation
issues, and advises on
liabilities related to horses, sale and purchase disputes as well as negligence claims against veterinary
professionals and other equine industry workers.
Law practice management support on pro bono
issues Professional liability insurance coverage Free or reduced - cost CLE programs and webinars Training and support for pro bono cases
We are getting word from the front lines that
professional liability insurers are now taking a hard look at law firm exposure
issues presented by ostrich - like clients who refuse to address these
issues up front and then subsequently drag the firm into a Kirkland-esque jackpot...»
For this reason, clients often hire us before litigation to consult with claim
professionals and in - house counsel on challenging claims
issues to ensure compliance with good faith investigation and claim settlement practices and to avoid exposure to extracontractual
liability.
While only the state of Oregon has so far made insurance coverage mandatory, other states are looking seriously at the
issue, including New Jersey, where certain kinds of legal service providers —
professional corporations, limited
liability companies, and limited
liability partnerships — must carry a minimum of $ 100,000 worth of coverage for each member.
Among others, Mr. Ferdinand's experience includes, appellate litigation; bankruptcy adversary proceedings; bid protests, debarments, and appeals; breach of contract and Uniform Commercial Code claims; broker disputes; commercial landlord - tenant actions, including commercial evictions; condominium association litigation; consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices act claims; corporate governance; directors» and officers» claims; ethics and
professional liability; health law; injunctions; insurance
issues; lien claims, including commercial and residential construction liens; planning board actions; post-judgment collection; restrictive covenants; shareholder and partnership disputes; and shareholder derivative claims.
The Anchorage
professional liability attorneys are well qualified to handle sensitive
issues of confidentiality and can assist the client on handling the impact of the case on their practice.
Claire Ryan is a partner with the firm, primarily engaged in the defense of civil suits in the areas of employment litigation,
professional liability, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage
issues.
Although primarily intended as a form of public service, Steve's involvement with
professional ethics and
liability issues has increasingly led to his retention by lawyers and law firms as an expert witness or as counsel regarding those
issues.
This representation includes litigating the full range of
issues that arise in the health care setting, including
professional liability, commercial, employment and reimbursement cases.
But if you need to be convinced, consider that failing to notify your
liability insurer of a potential claim could have consequences beyond potential coverage
issues under the policy, including the possibility that you could be found guilty of
professional misconduct.
Jane regularly provides advice to both London - Market clients and local insurance providers on all aspects of
professional negligence litigation, to include coverage and
liability issues across a range of professions, including Architects, Accountants, Engineers, Insurance Brokers, Medical (Consultant, Non-Consultant & Alternative Health
Professionals), Solicitors, Surveyors and Trustees.
In addition to his practice in the construction and
professional liability arenas, he counsels commercial clients on employment and labor
issues both in advance of and throughout litigation.
Represented
professional liability insurer seeking to rescind policy
issued to reinsurance company as a result of claims made against reinsurer for improperly calculating collateral requirements and wrongfully failing to release collateral, which claims were known to reinsurer at time of
professional liability renewal policy application.
Regularly called upon to provide advice on
issues related to the
professional liability of architects and engineers.
Peter has practised Civil Litigation at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP for over forty - one years, specializing in resolving insurance, commercial and construction disputes of various categories, including coverage
issues; commercial, property,
professional and other
liability policies; product
liability; class actions; and construction law.
We routinely handle «bet the company» business disputes, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters, fraud,
professional liability, complex product
liability matters, intellectual property
issues, and other serious and complex litigation matters.
Paul has published numerous papers on
professional liability, directors» and officers»
liability, insurance coverage
issues, corporate commercial transactions, and environmental law.
Rebecca also advises on a range of insurance
issues and has significant experience in policy wording reviews and drafting of
professional indemnity policies for most practice areas, and also crime,
liability and D&O policies.
She focuses her practice on all aspects of Insurance Law and has experience in a wide range of insurance - related matters, including: general
liability, premises
liability,
professional liability, vehicular
liability, personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance coverage
issues.
Jim has conducted trials involving securities
issues, libel, contract claims, product
liability,
professional negligence, corporate fraud, and criminal matters.
Over more than two decades, Ken has litigated noteworthy cases in a range of fields that include class action defence, securities and broker - dealer litigation and regulatory defence, corporate and shareholder disputes (including oppression and winding up cases), defamation, civil fraud litigation, disputes over contracts, injunctions,
professional liability litigation, employment litigation and cross-border litigation
issues.
We advise and represent clients in insurance related matters including accident and disability, commercial insurance, general
liability insurance, bad faith, errors and omissions, insurance coverage
issues, insurance legislation, insurance litigation,
professional indemnity, property damage and subrogation matters.
His practice encompasses a wide variety of construction and litigation matters, including delay claims, claims for changed work, contract disputes, construction lending disputes, construction defect claims, surety bond claims, mechanics» liens and stop notices, public works
issues, bid protests, false claims, claims for design
professional negligence, products
liability claims, international arbitrations, as well as drafting and negotiation of construction and design contracts.
Ms. Claiborne's experience includes the resolution of
issues related to construction contracts, design errors, claims for cost overruns and delays,
professional liability of architects and engineers, financing
issues, soils
issues, engineering and infrastructure
issues, and construction defects.
He regularly advises on the rights and
liabilities of various
professionals including those of insurance brokers / intermediaries and regulatory
issues.
Jean - François routinely provides legal advice to his clients regarding insurance coverage questions, negligence of regulated
professionals, Directors» and Officers»
liability and corporate governance
issues.
Cases we handle include transactions; directors», officers» and other
professionals»
liability; intellectual property; insurance
issues; commercial contracts; restructurings within and outside bankruptcy and mass litigation (class action).
We deal with a wide range of
issues, including billing and hospital privileges, civil
liability issues, clinical trial agreements, corporate organizational
issues, interpretation of health legislation,
professional regulation and discipline, public - private partnerships for facility development, rights and responsibilities of hospital foundation boards.
He is experienced in a wide range of contentious
issues including; product
liability, breaches of restrictive covenants,
professional negligence, contractual disputes and insolvency
issues.
For
professional services firms, these are unlikely to be as acute as, say, for autonomous vehicles (ethical,
liability and communications
issues around autonomous vehicle accidents will figure large over the next few years) but important legal
issues still remain to get worked out as AI becomes the norm.
Marjorie Hickey is a Partner in our Halifax office with a varied litigation and administrative law practice with a focus on regulatory and
liability issues for
professionals.
A Bankruptcy Court Order Permitting Creditors to Pursue Legal Malpractice Claims in State Court in the Name of a Debtor's was an Impermissible Assignment and Violates Public Policy Co-authored with Jessica Green, published in the March 2017
issue of the eAdvisory published by the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Lawyers»
Professional Liability