2016 Insurance Law eConference

​The ‘Unauthorized Insurance’ Provisions of the Texas Insurance Code: The Good, The Bad, and the Really Ugly or The Consequences of Not Quite Getting It Right (Nov 2016)

Explore the scope and breadth of the unauthorized insurance provisions of the Texas Insurance Code and the consequences of being declared subject to those provisions.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Bogdan Rentea, Rentea & Associates - Austin, TX

​When One is Many: Occurrences, Insurance Towers, and Exhaustion (Nov 2016)

The lack of clarity (actual or perceived) in commercial liability policies leads to many arguments as to the number of occurrences involved in a claim, particularly those that may span multiple policy years. Explore how malleability of the concept renders it fertile ground for insureds, primary insurers, and umbrella insurers in settling or litigating these claims.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

R. Brent Cooper, Cooper & Scully, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Patrick J. Wielinski, Cokinos, Bosien & Young, P.C. - Irving, TX

Social Media and Homeowners Insurance: Are Your Facebook Posts Covered? (Nov 2016)

Litigation stemming from social media activities has exploded in recent years. While the defendants in these cases often look to their homeowners insurance for protection, the typical policy gives insurers multiple ways out.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Clayton N. Matheson, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - San Antonio, TX

​Insights from Risk Managers: What They Want and Need from Their Lawyers  (Nov 2016)

A panel of Risk Managers and other insurance professionals discuss things you should know to effectively serve your Risk Manager clients. Learn about providing timely guidance on improving policy terms, providing timely notice, analyzing and responding to reservation of rights or denial letters, and developing effective litigation and negotiation strategies against insurers.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Stephen L. Moll, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX
Ginny S. Penzell, EOG Resources, Inc. - Houston, TX
Robert J. Ryan, Stallion Oilfield Services - Houston, TX
Joe Williams, Pozmantier Williams Insurance Consultants - Houston, TX

The Independent Injury Rule: A View from Both Sides of the Aisle (Nov 2016)

Examine the independent injury rule and the debate regarding its existence.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Jason Christopher McLaurin, Strong Pipkin Bissell & Ledyard - Houston, TX

Insurance Through the Lens of Pop Culture (Nov 2016)

An entertaining look at key concepts of insurance law through the lens of TV and Film.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Beth D. Bradley, Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP - Dallas, TX
Vincent E. Morgan, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP - Houston, TX

Hail and Windstorm First Party Property Claims (Nov 2016)

Explore current trends in weather-related first party property claims and litigation from insurer and policyholder perspectives. Examine developments in the law on concurrent causation, appraisal, prompt notice, and other coverage topics. 

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Daniel Buechler, Thompson Coe - Dallas, TX
Robert D. Green, Green Trial Law - Houston, TX

Appraisals: If, When, and How (Nov 2016)

Learn whether appraisal is appropriate, when it is appropriate, and how it should be conducted as presented from the carrier and policyholder’s perspectives.  

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Laura Grabouski, Buchanan DiMasi Dancy & Grabouski LLP - Austin, TX
Shannon E. Loyd, The Loyd Law Firm, PLLC - San Antonio, TX

Decades of Unexpected, Accidental, and Wild Changes in Insurance Law Practice (Nov 2016)

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

J. Mark Lawless, McGuireWoods LLP - Austin, TX
Brian S. Martin, Thompson Coe - Houston, TX
Michael Sean Quinn, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX

What I Had to Learn (and What I Wish I'd Been Taught) (Nov 2016)

Hear a panel discussion among insurance litigation associates regarding their early years of practice.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Cyrus W. Haralson, Thompson Coe - Houston, TX
Donnie M. Apodaca II, Tollefson Bradley Mitchell & Melendi, LLP - Dallas, TX
Michael M. Gavito, Gravely & Pearson - San Antonio, TX

​Attorney Fees in Insurance Litigation: What Works and What Doesn’t (Nov 2016)

One of the common threads in almost all coverage lawsuits is the potential for the policyholder, and sometimes the insurer, to recover their attorneys fees. Explore the legal, equitable, and evidentiary issues for recovering attorneys fees in insurance litigation. 

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Robert D. Allen, Law Offices of Robert D. Allen, PLLC - Dallas, TX

Tips for Trying an Insurance Case (Nov 2016)

Two of the state’s leading policyholder and carrier trial lawyers provide strategic insights on successful trial techniques and litigation strategies they have seen work in winning insurance bad faith cases. 

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

John Scott Black, Daly & Black, P.C. - Houston, TX
Christopher W. Martin, Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, L.L.P. - Houston, TX

Update on Removal, Diversity Jurisdiction, and Improper Joinder (Nov 2016)

Examine recent case law developments relating to the removal of state court lawsuits to federal court based on diversity jurisdiction and improper joinder of parties. Discuss the approaches taken by different courts and jurisdictions with respect to whether the plaintiff can establish a cause of action against the non-diverse party in state court.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Andrew R. Kunau, The Travelers Companies - San Antonio, TX

Insured's Right to Independent Counsel: Navigating Texas Case Law Since the Davalos Decision (Nov 2016)

Review the development of the right to independent counsel in Texas since the seminal 2004 Texas Supreme Court decision in Northern County Mutual Ins. Co. v. Davalos, and take an in-depth look at the issues that remain unresolved.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

J. James Cooper, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX
Candace A. Ourso, Hall Maines Lugrin, P.C. - Houston, TX

The View from the Appellate Bench (Nov 2016)

State and federal appellate judges answer questions of real importance to lawyers and clients engaged in coverage litigation.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Robert M. (Randy) Roach Jr., Roach & Newton, L.L.P. - Houston, TX
Hon. J. Brett Busby, Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Houston, TX
Hon. Tracy Christopher, Fourteenth Court of Appeals - Houston, TX
Hon. Gregg Costa, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - Houston, TX

​Total Recall: The Ins and Outs of Coverage for Product Recalls and Chipotle-Like Incidents (Nov 2016)

Explore potential losses and liability arising out of product recalls and similar incidents, such as the highly publicized outbreaks and closures at Chipotle restaurants. Discover potential coverages available for such incidents, including product recall insurance, D&O, CGL, E&O, and others.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Jes Alexander, International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI) - Dallas, TX
Tamara D. Bruno, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP - Houston, TX

Anatomy of an Insurance Claim in Bankruptcy (Nov 2016)

Uncover what the insurance practitioner needs to know when an insured person asserting a first party claim or an insured person with third party coverage goes into bankruptcy.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

R. Glen Ayers Jr., Langley & Banack, Inc. - San Antonio, TX

​Insurance Coverage for Construction Claims Update (Nov 2016)

Listen to recent developments regarding insurance coverage for construction claims, including the potential impact of the U.S. Metals decision.  

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Douglas P. Skelley, Shidlofsky Law Firm PLLC - Austin, TX

In the Trenches: Litigation from the Insured's Perspective (Nov 2016)

Get practical advice and tips for handling coverage litigation from the insured's perspective.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

Norton A. Colvin Jr., Colvin, Chaney, Saenz & Rodriguez, L.L.P. - Brownsville, TX

Managing Key Insurance Issues in Corporate and Finance Transactions (Nov 2016)

Review the key insurance issues that must be considered in a variety of corporate and finance transactions: best practices in drafting insurance requirements for third-parties in service agreements; tail coverage and insurance due diligence in mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions; and ensuring adequate insurance protection for secured collateral.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

David Gresko, Noble Energy - Houston, TX
Micah E. Skidmore, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX

My Big Fat Greek Insurance Policy (Nov 2016)

Hear Dr. Chriss’s now legendary presentation of the meaning of, and etymology behind, numerous terms of art commonly found in insurance policies.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Insurance Law Institute

William J. Chriss, Law Office of William J. Chriss, P.C. - Corpus Christi, TX