The objective of this course is to educate the attendant on the practical and ethical aspects of evaluating, defending and litigating insurance coverage and bad faith claims. The presentation will provide an update on the current status of the law, emerging trends in the law, legal strategies, and potential considerations and solutions. The presentations will include a broad spectrum of topics addressing First-Party Bad Faith, Prompt Payment of Claims, Appraisals, Fraudulent Joinder of Adjusters, Stowers, Liens in Settlements, Right to Independent Counsel, etc.
Friday, March 27, 2015
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration
8:35 AM - 8:45 AM - Welcoming Remarks
8:45 AM - 12:00 PM - Presentations
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Lunch
12:45 PM - 3:00 PM - Presentations
3:00 PM - 3:05 PM - Closing Remarks/Sign-Out
What Has Been Happening in Insurance and Cnstruction Law? - Tara Sohlman
Stowers, Past, Present & Future - Fred Shuchart
Health Care Coverage Issues - Jon Hlavinka
Two Texas Cases You Need to Know When You Settle Lawsuits or Claims - Lauren Pierce
Ethical Issues in Wasting Liability Policies - Gordon K. Wright
The Right to Independent Counsel - Julie Shehane
Fraudulent Joinder of Adjusters - Wes Johnson
Appraisals: Appointment of Umpire by the Cours - Diana Faust
First-Party Bad Faith Cases After United National Insurance Co. v. AMJ Investments - Mike McCoy
Litigation Issues in Surplus Lines Coverage Actions - Micah Dortch & Maryssa Simpson
Cityplace Conference Center
J.C. Thompson Center
2711 North Haskell, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75204
Continuing Education
TDI CE: Provider #32551
This course has been approved by the Texas Department of Insurance in the amount of 5.0 general credit hours, of which 2.0 credit hours will apply to ethics/professional responsibility credit. Cooper & Scully, P.C. is a Texas Department of Insurance registered provider.
Texas MCLE
This course has been approved by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 5.0 hours, of which 2.0 credit hours will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit.