11TH ANNUAL ESTATES AND TRUSTS SUMMIT
(Toronto Estate Law Blog)... Picture - Integrating the Transfer of Wealth both Inside and Outside the Estate (Wendy Templeton) New Developments in Insurance and Estate Planning (Graham Carter) Update on Practice Directions for the Estates List (The Honourable Mr. Justice ... s Powers (Sender Tator) The Incapable Minor Turning 18 (Clare Burns) Remarks from the New Children's Lawyer for the Province of Ontario (Debra Stephens) Marshalling the Evidence For and Against Capacity in a Will Challenge (Hilary Laidlaw) Short Circuiting ...
November 21, 2008 05:21 am
When Insurance is Not Enough
(New Mexico Personal Injury Lawyer Blog)... 5 surgeries, but also spent some of the time is a coma. As an Albuquerque accident lawyer, this story brings to light an important issue is many New Mexico injury cases, subrogation. Subrogation is the duty to reimburse health insurance or medical providers for care they provide to an accident victim who later recovers from an automobile insurance company. This "duty" is often times made binding in New Mexico ...
November 21, 2008 02:03 am
Female electrician electrocuted at South Seattle container site
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November 21, 2008 12:22 am
Legal News - LexBlogosphere: 11/20/08
(Real Lawyers :: Have Blogs)... tools and software to assist families with schedules, communicaton and other issues - Manchester lawyer Kysa Crusco in her New Hampshire Family Law Blog Napolitano to Head ... Objectant Fails To Establish That "Insane Delusions" Warranted Denial Of Probate - New York lawyer Philip Bernstein on his New York Probate & Estate Litigation Blog ... Law Blog Another Significant Canadian Securities Law Development - Ohio attorney Kevin LaCroix of OakBridge Insurance Services at his blog, The D&O Diary
November 21, 2008 12:03 am
What happens at a Clerk's Hearing for a Speeding Ticket?
(Massachusetts Driving Law)... notice for the date, and now it's game time. Who is going to be there? Clerk Magistrate A Police Officer you (and your lawyer if you hire one to represent you) Any other witnesses Is the officer who issued you the citation going to be there? ... cheaper in the long run. If the citation issues you will have surcharge points added to your driving record, and your insurance will increase 5% for each point! This can get expensive. (See Automobile Insurance Surcharges) If you are not satisfied with the ...
November 20, 2008 11:26 pm
“Damages” in insurance policy may include restitution
(Central California Legal News)... U.S. Dist. LEXIS 93880 (D. Cal. 2008), came to the court when several members of the service district sued their insurer seeking a defense (and indemnity) for a lawsuit brought against them. The underlying lawsuit was filed by several taxpayers and a ... in the insurance policy is quite expansive and moves away from a technical to a lay definition. Andrew Magwood is an insurance coverage lawyer licensed in state and federal courts in California and Connecticut and has litigated a large number of ...
November 20, 2008 10:19 pm
Secondary sources
(Slaw)... a systhesis of a topic that we are researching is the best starting place, of course the organization dependent librarian loves secondary sources. Is the nomenclature an insurmountable hurdle in librarian communication? Lawyers tend to refer to textbooks by author name: "Where is Brown on Insurance?" or worse: "Where is Brown?" Perhaps we librarians use our secret language to fight fire with fire: "Can I gather ...
November 20, 2008 10:03 pm
Menominee Car Accident
(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)... accident appears to have been Myrtle Ann Anderson's fault, her family can still submit a claim for No Fault insurance benefits. Survivor loss benefits include a payment for part of the funeral bill, and payments for loss of support and loss of ... the death certificate, funeral bill, and written proof of the loss of support and services. An experienced Michigan car accident lawyer could help the Andersons file their claim and gather the appropriate documents. If you would like more information about ...
November 20, 2008 08:18 pm
Mount Morris Township Car Accident
(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)... not yet been a determination of fault, both drivers are still entitled to receive Michigan No Fault insurance benefits. For the injured driver, No Fault insurance will pay medical expenses and a portion of the driver's lost wages, if any. For the deceased ... estate may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver, if the other driver is determined to be at fault. A lawyer could help the family decide if they want to sue. If you would like more information about your rights after ...
November 20, 2008 08:00 pm
Calhoun County Car Accident Lawyers
(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)... to this man's family. I am very sorry this accident happened. Many people do not realize this, but even though this accident was the fault of the decedent, his family can still submit a survivor loss claim to their No Fault insurance company. Survivor loss benefits include a payment for part of the funeral bill, and payments for loss of support and loss of household services. To submit a survivor loss claim, it will be necessary to submit a copy of the death certificate, funeral bill, and ...
November 20, 2008 07:29 pm
Force Majeure Provisions in Outsourcing Contracts
(Corner of Lex and Biz)... E-Solutions Integrator. Outsourcing contracts need to be carefully negotiated as problems can have a huge impact on the company that outsources. Lawyers tend to use the same boilerplate provisions despite the type of contract. That can be a killer in an outsourcing transaction. For ... event occurs. The client should have its own business continuation plan as well. The client should have insurance If the risk can't be minimized in a particular area. The Black Book of Outsourcing: How to Manage the ...
November 20, 2008 06:38 pm
Los Angeles School Injury and Accidents
(Los Angeles Injury Lawyers Blog)... room or your pediatrician so that their injuries can be properly evaluated. If you do not have insurance your child may qualify for Medi - Cal or emergency Medi - Cal a hospital administrator should be able to help you ... if you suspect that your child's school injury was caused by the school, its employees or negligence on the part of the district that you contact a lawyer immediately to preserve your rights. A school district and its employees are public entities. With all government entities a ...
November 20, 2008 06:36 pm
Pedestrian Injured in Warren Car Accident
(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)... if Kevin Markland had been drinking prior to this accident, he is still eligible to receive Michigan No Fault insurance benefits. This will cover all of his medical expenses and pay a portion of his lost wages. His medical bills ... , so Kevin Markland should not risk losing his benefits by missing a deadline to submit a claim to his insurance company. I always encourage my clients to file their claims quickly after an experienced Michigan car accident lawyer has a chance to review them to ensure ...
November 20, 2008 06:20 pm
Athens Township Rollover Accident
(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)... . Even though this was a single-vehicle crash, Paula Roggow is still eligible to receive Michigan No Fault insurance. No Fault benefits include payment for her medical expenses, payment of a portion of lost wages, household replacement services, ... if her injuries are severe enough to warrant them. Paula Roggow should consult with an experienced Michigan car accident lawyer to ensure she is claiming all of the benefits she is entitled to. If you would like more information about your rights after ...
November 20, 2008 06:12 pm
Maryland Mediators and Arbitrators in Personal Injury Cases
(Maryland Lawyer Blog)We added on the Miller & Zois website the internal list that our lawyers keep of arbitrators and mediators in Maryland who we believe mediate or arbitrate personal injury cases. As we make clear, this is not a list our our recommended mediators or ... , just a collection of those that are doing the work. We refer to the list if arbitrating or mediating a case so it occured to me that others might want to have the same option, be it another personal injury lawyer or even an insurance company.
November 20, 2008 05:44 pm
Going Solo; Confessions and Inspirations - Elaine Martin
(Build A Solo Practice, LLC)... weren't injured, since I'm a runner. Lucky that I had fabulous travel insurance, wonderful friends to take care of me when I got back, etc, etc. I realized ... we could afford a new copier or if we should change health insurance plans. Apparently I imaged a business with lots of employees and equipment, not just ... information online about all these areas, including information specifically tailored to solo lawyers, is fabulous. It's a challenging economy to start a business, to be sure. However I'm so ...
November 20, 2008 05:39 pm
Tennessee Injury Lawyers - Dog Bites
(Tennessee Injury Lawyer Blog)... , or relative if you or a family member has been bitten by a dog. You must realize that a pet owners 'homeowners' insurance policy may cover certain costs, including: • Medical Treatment; • Lost Wages; • Pain and Suffering; • Plastic ... ; and • Psychological Counseling. If you have any questions regarding your potential claim, contact a Tennessee personal injury lawyer today for a free consultation. Our Tennessee personal injury attorneys are truly committed to achieving fair and just results. We ...
November 20, 2008 05:01 pm
Nine CA lawyers among 30 new partners at Latham & Watkins
(The National Law Journal's L.A. Legal Pad)... cleanups, air issues and due diligence. He represents clients in administrative enforcement matters, environmental permitting and environmental insurance coverage litigation. He received a JD from Georgetown Law School in 2000. Brook Roberts is a litigator whose practices focuses on complex disputes, including insurance, environmental and general commercial litigation. He received a JD from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2000. ...
November 20, 2008 04:37 pm
The Increasing Trend to "Set Up" Carriers (and the Inability (or Unwillingness) of Courts to Do Much About It)
(National Insurance Law Forum)... trend, however, seems to be increasing across the country as some policyholder lawyers resort to such tactics with more frequency than in prior years. Frustration among the insurance industry has also been growing as courts across the country ... , then it could have avoided a potential EC claim for its delay in payment and alleged breach of contract. It appears the insured's counsel manipulated the circumstances to set up the carrier in this instance. Once the bad faith suit was filed, the carrier ...
November 20, 2008 04:09 pm
Late Notice Disclaimer Upheld -- Not Filing Change of Address with NY Secretary of State for Service of Process Did Not Excuse Insured's Late Notice of Suit
(Coverage Counsel)... a lawsuit. While acknowledging that the plaintiff's mistake was understandable, that it caused no prejudice to ICH, and that the loss of insurance coverage was a a harsh result, the Court nonetheless reasoned: Briggs relies on Agoado Realty Corp. v United Intl. Ins. ... "as soon as practicable." But Agoado is distinguishable. In that case, the Secretary of State sent documents to the insureds' lawyer, but the lawyer had died, and the insureds claimed they did not know of his death. Thus, in Agoado it ...
November 20, 2008 12:36 pm