Attendees of this live webinar will learn how to “use DRBs to create a ‘claim free zone’” and “critical practice pointers on how to set up a DRB to maximize their effectiveness.” The faculty will focus on these objectives: How to effectively contract for a three-party DRB agreement; and important practical considerations in setting up a DRB including whether to allow attorney advocates to participate in the process and the admissibility of DRBs.

August 28th, 2024
Virtual Event

Florida’s high paced “activity brings increased pressure on owners/developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors and their respective counsel. Construction professionals must continue to strive towards understanding and properly allocating risk.” Key issues to be discussed include “the variety of industry-standard contract forms; insurance products and how they relate to the allocation of risks; administration of contracts and management of issues that arise during the course of a construction project; performance and payment bonds and surety conventions employed when a project sours; and dispute resolution procedures.”

October 9th-10th, 2024
Virtual Event

Orange County, Calif. (June 26, 2024) – New York Partner Jeffrey Gaylord, Las Vegas and Reno Managing Partner Josh Cole Aicklen, and Los Angeles Partner Jasmine Shams will present a webinar titled “Social Media & Claims Investigation,” on July 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. PT.

During this informative 60-minute CLE session, our speakers will discuss the laws that are either in effect or are in the process of being passed that govern social media and how it is used. They will also talk about the potential legal implications for using social media during claims investigations and the many insurance policies that may be involved. In addition, they will examine social media's role in legal proceedings and offer suggestions for discovery and trial tactics. Moderated by Orange County Partner Esther Holm, this session will be beneficial and informative for all insurance professionals since social media affects almost all insurance coverages, from cyber to D&O to EPL.

July 18th, 2024
Virtual Event

ConsensusDocs presents a webinar discussing the value of Arbitration. The event will cover how to “opt into rules to limit discovery or the number of panelists hearing your case to reduce costs.” Attendees “will also gain insights into how arbitration decisions do not imply split-the-baby in decisions which is commonly perceived.” In addition, the seminar will provide direction on “how to choose a panel with both industry expertise and who will follow appropriate legal standards in conducting a binding decision.”

July 18th, 2024
Virtual Event

The San Diego Defense Lawyers presents a Lunch & Learn with Michael C. Parme, Esq., a partner at Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP, who “will provide a primer on the prevailing party.” The event covers “the applicable sources of law that govern who is a prevailing party, judicial decisions governing the awardability of fees and costs, and addresses some practical legal strategies for asserting these rights and defending against such claims.” The seminar “is approved by the State Bar for 1 hour of general credit towards the Minimum Continuing Legal Education requirements.”

June 20th, 2024
Virtual Event

Through many parts of the U.S., “climate change, forestry practices, and governmental requirements present real challenges in the prevention, mitigation, and response to wildfires.” The Seminar Group presents a one-day event that “focuses on the overarching federal baseline, along with a specific look at Montana’s approach to wildfire management.” The event will “explore whether the baseline approach is adequate to address risks and impose responsibility, and consider what tools—policy, regulatory, litigation—are available to advance efforts to address the risk of wildfire.”

October 1st, 2024
Best Western Premier Helena Great Northern Hotel
835 Great Northern Blvd.
Helena MT, 59601-3315

Los Angeles, Calif. (April 30, 2024) – Los Angeles Partner Cameron Kalunian will speak at the upcoming West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar, hosted at Disneyland Resort Hotel in Anaheim on May 17 at 9:30 a.m. PT.

Mr. Kalunian will present a 60-minute informative session, titled “Navigating Downstream Waters: Effective Additional Insured and Contractual Risk Transfer Strategies,” alongside Cheryl Kozdrey of Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C., Cynthia Garcia of Bernards, and Trevor Resurreccion of Lynberg & Watkins, APC. CLE credits are available.

Mr. Kalunian is a vice-chair of Lewis Brisbois’ nationwide Construction Practice and a member of the Complex Litigation Practice. His practice is focused on multi-party litigation in a wide variety of cases involving claims related to breach of contract, fraud, unfair business practices, real estate, construction defect disputes, and various tort claims.

Learn more about this seminar and register here.

May 17th, 2024
Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

This two-day seminar “is designed to help the regulated, the regulators, tribal members and conservationists navigate issues facing Washington’s Shorelines.” Attendees will receive “a detailed overview of the permitting process and ways to resolve challenges that stem from competing uses of and demands on marine waters.” The event will “explore the issues that impact the development, conservation, restoration and regulation of Washington’s river, lake, and marine shorelines.”

June 6th-7th, 2024
Virtual & In Person Event
Courtyard Marriott Seattle Downtown/Pioneer Square
612 2nd Avenue
Seattle WA, 98104

This one-day event “will include presentations by attorneys, consultants, and other representatives of the regulated community regarding environmental issues that have impeded property redevelopment.” The seminar “will provide a detailed overview of the regional issues faced by developers, including regulatory changes and broad liabilities that future owners of these properties may face.” Faculty will provide “legislative and policy updates and review the latest issues pertaining to environmental justice, vapor intrusion, and Superfund site reuse” and “will discuss funding resources, insurance considerations, and technical assistance for addressing contaminated properties and offer a look into recent projects, both small and large.”

June 20th, 2024
In Person & Virtual Event
Location TBD
Portland, OR

This two-day event focuses on “the legal, regulatory, scientific, and cultural aspects of Hawaii’s shoreline management system with particular emphasis on the potential impacts of rising sea levels on Hawaii’s low-lying coastal communities, infrastructure, and natural and cultural resources.” The faculty “represent diverse perspectives on shoreline management and legal and regulatory responses to climate change challenges.” Hawaii is “a national leader in climate change adaption as it relates to shoreline laws and regulations, cultural and natural resources management, and coastal community resiliency.”

May 2nd-3rd, 2024
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Tapa Conference Center, 2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu HI, 96815

This one-day seminar will “provide practitioners and insurance professionals with an update on new developments affecting the insurance industry in Louisiana.” The program is relevant for attorneys and insurance professionals. The event “will feature attorneys with a range of experience in representing insurers and policyholders and will include timely discussions on insurance cases that should not be missed.”

April 17th, 2024
Virtual & In-Person Event
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
1001 South Peters Street
New Orleans LA, 70130