05.31.2018 Resolving Shareholder and Investor DisputesExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Disclosure based settlements of shareholder litigation challenging merger transactions (Dead or Alive post Trulia)
Structuring Cash out mergers by majority or controlling shareholders (MFW)
Business Judgment Rule Review for Post- Closing Damages Cases (Corwin)
Developments in Appraisal Proceedings
This document discusses drafting vendor contracts for data security and privacy issues. It provides examples of common insurance requirements in such contracts and issues that can arise. Key requirements discussed include maintaining cyber liability insurance with minimum per-incident and aggregate limits, and coverage for privacy breaches, notification costs, fines, and business interruption. Common issues are unrealistic limits, unclear specifications, and requirements that are unattainable. The benefits of insurance requirements are financial security, but pitfalls include that a contract is separate from a policy.
This document provides an overview of bad-faith litigation and mediation of bad-faith insurance claims in Washington state. It defines insurer bad faith under Washington law as failing to deal fairly with an insured by not giving equal consideration to their interests. The document discusses relevant case law establishing standards for bad faith, legislative standards, and exceptions for denials based on reasonable policy interpretations. It also notes that mediation of bad-faith issues can arise in several contexts and addresses strategies for preparing for and conducting an effective mediation.
This document summarizes a presentation on the emerging issues related to legalized marijuana. It discusses how marijuana legalization is impacting various areas of law and insurance claims. Legalized marijuana directly impacts professional liability, transportation, employment, premises liability and other areas. While public opinion and usage is increasing, federal law still prohibits marijuana use. States are passing legislation to legalize medical and recreational marijuana use, creating conflicts with federal law. This is generating new types of lawsuits and insurance claims around issues like indemnity agreements and additional insured coverage. Presenters discussed open questions around how these legal and regulatory changes will further impact claims handling and different professions.
This document discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how they differ from hybrid organisms. It notes that while hybrids involve breeding closely related species and result in sterile offspring, GMOs involve transferring genes between unrelated organisms using genetic engineering techniques. The document outlines some current and potential insurance issues related to GMOs, including whether general liability policies would cover bodily injury or property damage claims. It also lists some past legal cases involving GMOs and potential future labeling lawsuits challenging state laws requiring GMO labeling.
This document discusses social media and its uses in claims handling and litigation. It provides definitions and examples of key terms like social media, web 2.0, and the internet of things. It describes the types of personal information that can be learned from social media and other online data sources. It also discusses ethical considerations and court decisions around using social media information in litigation. The key takeaways are that social media investigations are essential for effective claims handling, public social media information can lead to private insights, and claimants are no longer strangers due to available online data.
This document discusses a panel discussion on cyber liability coverage. It includes:
1) An overview of what constitutes "cyber" liability, including failures of network security, wrongful disclosure of information, privacy/security investigations, and media content issues.
2) Examples of coverage sections in cyber policies, including first party coverage for expenses/business interruption and third party coverage for liability.
3) Hypothetical breach scenarios involving exposed PII, negligent service providers, state-sponsored hacking, and network/property damage.
4) A discussion of social engineering threats and how related losses may be covered under crime policies or financial bonds depending on if hacking or authorized users were involved.
05.31.2018 Resolving Shareholder and Investor DisputesExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Disclosure based settlements of shareholder litigation challenging merger transactions (Dead or Alive post Trulia)
Structuring Cash out mergers by majority or controlling shareholders (MFW)
Business Judgment Rule Review for Post- Closing Damages Cases (Corwin)
Developments in Appraisal Proceedings
This document discusses drafting vendor contracts for data security and privacy issues. It provides examples of common insurance requirements in such contracts and issues that can arise. Key requirements discussed include maintaining cyber liability insurance with minimum per-incident and aggregate limits, and coverage for privacy breaches, notification costs, fines, and business interruption. Common issues are unrealistic limits, unclear specifications, and requirements that are unattainable. The benefits of insurance requirements are financial security, but pitfalls include that a contract is separate from a policy.
This document provides an overview of bad-faith litigation and mediation of bad-faith insurance claims in Washington state. It defines insurer bad faith under Washington law as failing to deal fairly with an insured by not giving equal consideration to their interests. The document discusses relevant case law establishing standards for bad faith, legislative standards, and exceptions for denials based on reasonable policy interpretations. It also notes that mediation of bad-faith issues can arise in several contexts and addresses strategies for preparing for and conducting an effective mediation.
This document summarizes a presentation on the emerging issues related to legalized marijuana. It discusses how marijuana legalization is impacting various areas of law and insurance claims. Legalized marijuana directly impacts professional liability, transportation, employment, premises liability and other areas. While public opinion and usage is increasing, federal law still prohibits marijuana use. States are passing legislation to legalize medical and recreational marijuana use, creating conflicts with federal law. This is generating new types of lawsuits and insurance claims around issues like indemnity agreements and additional insured coverage. Presenters discussed open questions around how these legal and regulatory changes will further impact claims handling and different professions.
This document discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how they differ from hybrid organisms. It notes that while hybrids involve breeding closely related species and result in sterile offspring, GMOs involve transferring genes between unrelated organisms using genetic engineering techniques. The document outlines some current and potential insurance issues related to GMOs, including whether general liability policies would cover bodily injury or property damage claims. It also lists some past legal cases involving GMOs and potential future labeling lawsuits challenging state laws requiring GMO labeling.
This document discusses social media and its uses in claims handling and litigation. It provides definitions and examples of key terms like social media, web 2.0, and the internet of things. It describes the types of personal information that can be learned from social media and other online data sources. It also discusses ethical considerations and court decisions around using social media information in litigation. The key takeaways are that social media investigations are essential for effective claims handling, public social media information can lead to private insights, and claimants are no longer strangers due to available online data.
This document discusses a panel discussion on cyber liability coverage. It includes:
1) An overview of what constitutes "cyber" liability, including failures of network security, wrongful disclosure of information, privacy/security investigations, and media content issues.
2) Examples of coverage sections in cyber policies, including first party coverage for expenses/business interruption and third party coverage for liability.
3) Hypothetical breach scenarios involving exposed PII, negligent service providers, state-sponsored hacking, and network/property damage.
4) A discussion of social engineering threats and how related losses may be covered under crime policies or financial bonds depending on if hacking or authorized users were involved.
This document discusses a webinar on successfully working with special masters for maximum results. The webinar will feature presentations from experts in special masters including a law professor, retired judge, and partners from litigation firms. They will cover topics such as criteria for appointing special masters, qualifications of special masters, timing of appointments, finding and selecting special masters, mechanics of appointments, effective use of special masters, and ethical issues that may arise.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Additional Insured Issues in the Construction Industry" - Dnjcon14 session 2 ...HB Litigation Conferences
This document summarizes issues related to additional insured coverage in construction contracts. It discusses how construction contracts typically require subcontractors to name the property owner or general contractor as an additional insured on their insurance policies. Disputes often arise when injuries occur on construction sites and multiple parties seek coverage under different insurance policies. The document analyzes several court cases to explain how New Jersey courts interpret the scope of coverage for additional insureds, such as whether the injury must arise out of the subcontractor's work. It also discusses how newer additional insured endorsements have attempted to narrow coverage by using language like "caused in whole or in part by" rather than "arising out of."
This document lists topics of interaction between claims staff, accounting staff, technical staff, and legal teams. It discusses ceded and assumed placement/underwriting, strategic and positional issues, audits, oversight, document production, privilege issues, witness preparation, settlement discussions, and representation at hearings and trials. It also provides contact information for five individuals.
The document discusses factors to consider in determining whether a payment protocol is needed between parties based on their historical relationship, types of contracts and claims, and ability to work together productively. It also notes issues that may warrant a protocol such as insufficient information to support billings, inadequate access to records, and billings remaining unpaid for long periods. Finally, it outlines key considerations in developing a protocol, including defining necessary information to trigger payment, payment timeframes, access to records, interest provisions, and a streamlined dispute resolution process.
This document summarizes sanctions programs administered by OFAC and discusses related challenges for the insurance industry. It notes that OFAC has enforcement authority over US persons and, in some cases, foreign subsidiaries of US companies. The document reviews past OFAC penalty actions against Aon, Gen Re and AIG for apparent sanctions violations involving transactions related to countries like Cuba and Iran. It concludes by emphasizing the importance for global insurers and reinsurers to implement robust sanctions compliance programs and exclusionary policy language given the risks of indirect exposures to sanctions targets.
This document discusses various issues relating to statutes of limitations (SOLs) and notice provisions in insurance and reinsurance contracts. It provides an overview of SOL rules and accrual dates for direct insurance policies and reinsurance contracts. It also discusses how SOL defenses are addressed in reinsurance arbitrations and ways SOLs may be avoided, such as through tolling agreements. The document further examines issues around exhaustion of underlying limits for excess policies and notice requirements in reinsurance contracts.
Michael S. Olsan of White and Williams LLP, Frederic Gindraux of Swiss Re America Holding Corporation, David H. Sobotka of Guy Carpenter & Company, and Patricia J. Page of ACE USA met on September 15, 2014 to discuss reinsurance matters. Contact information is provided for each participant.
The document discusses the role of underwriting in reinsurance disputes and how disputes have impacted the underwriting process. It provides examples from case law where underwriting evidence was considered in resolving contractual ambiguities. Disputes have led to more detailed documentation of negotiations and changes in contract wording to address common issues. The underwriting process has become more rigorous with greater pre-contract scrutiny and reinsurers more actively monitoring risks.
What are the common challenges faced by women lawyers working in the legal pr...lawyersonia
The legal profession, which has historically been male-dominated, has experienced a significant increase in the number of women entering the field over the past few decades. Despite this progress, women lawyers continue to encounter various challenges as they strive for top positions.
Defending Weapons Offence Charges: Role of Mississauga Criminal Defence LawyersHarpreetSaini48
Discover how Mississauga criminal defence lawyers defend clients facing weapon offence charges with expert legal guidance and courtroom representation.
To know more visit: https://www.saini-law.com/
This document discusses a webinar on successfully working with special masters for maximum results. The webinar will feature presentations from experts in special masters including a law professor, retired judge, and partners from litigation firms. They will cover topics such as criteria for appointing special masters, qualifications of special masters, timing of appointments, finding and selecting special masters, mechanics of appointments, effective use of special masters, and ethical issues that may arise.
"Who's Ox is Being Gored? A Comparison of ConsensusDOCS and AIA Form Construc...HB Litigation Conferences
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Additional Insured Issues in the Construction Industry" - Dnjcon14 session 2 ...HB Litigation Conferences
This document summarizes issues related to additional insured coverage in construction contracts. It discusses how construction contracts typically require subcontractors to name the property owner or general contractor as an additional insured on their insurance policies. Disputes often arise when injuries occur on construction sites and multiple parties seek coverage under different insurance policies. The document analyzes several court cases to explain how New Jersey courts interpret the scope of coverage for additional insureds, such as whether the injury must arise out of the subcontractor's work. It also discusses how newer additional insured endorsements have attempted to narrow coverage by using language like "caused in whole or in part by" rather than "arising out of."
This document lists topics of interaction between claims staff, accounting staff, technical staff, and legal teams. It discusses ceded and assumed placement/underwriting, strategic and positional issues, audits, oversight, document production, privilege issues, witness preparation, settlement discussions, and representation at hearings and trials. It also provides contact information for five individuals.
The document discusses factors to consider in determining whether a payment protocol is needed between parties based on their historical relationship, types of contracts and claims, and ability to work together productively. It also notes issues that may warrant a protocol such as insufficient information to support billings, inadequate access to records, and billings remaining unpaid for long periods. Finally, it outlines key considerations in developing a protocol, including defining necessary information to trigger payment, payment timeframes, access to records, interest provisions, and a streamlined dispute resolution process.
This document summarizes sanctions programs administered by OFAC and discusses related challenges for the insurance industry. It notes that OFAC has enforcement authority over US persons and, in some cases, foreign subsidiaries of US companies. The document reviews past OFAC penalty actions against Aon, Gen Re and AIG for apparent sanctions violations involving transactions related to countries like Cuba and Iran. It concludes by emphasizing the importance for global insurers and reinsurers to implement robust sanctions compliance programs and exclusionary policy language given the risks of indirect exposures to sanctions targets.
This document discusses various issues relating to statutes of limitations (SOLs) and notice provisions in insurance and reinsurance contracts. It provides an overview of SOL rules and accrual dates for direct insurance policies and reinsurance contracts. It also discusses how SOL defenses are addressed in reinsurance arbitrations and ways SOLs may be avoided, such as through tolling agreements. The document further examines issues around exhaustion of underlying limits for excess policies and notice requirements in reinsurance contracts.
Michael S. Olsan of White and Williams LLP, Frederic Gindraux of Swiss Re America Holding Corporation, David H. Sobotka of Guy Carpenter & Company, and Patricia J. Page of ACE USA met on September 15, 2014 to discuss reinsurance matters. Contact information is provided for each participant.
The document discusses the role of underwriting in reinsurance disputes and how disputes have impacted the underwriting process. It provides examples from case law where underwriting evidence was considered in resolving contractual ambiguities. Disputes have led to more detailed documentation of negotiations and changes in contract wording to address common issues. The underwriting process has become more rigorous with greater pre-contract scrutiny and reinsurers more actively monitoring risks.
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The legal profession, which has historically been male-dominated, has experienced a significant increase in the number of women entering the field over the past few decades. Despite this progress, women lawyers continue to encounter various challenges as they strive for top positions.
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3. Speakers
Timothy Francis
moderator
Enterprise Cyber
Lead
Travelers
Hartford, CT
Chandler R. Givens
Associate
Edelson P.C.
Chicago, IL
Timothy G. Blood
Managing Partner
Blood Hurst &
O’Reardon LLP
San Diego, CA
Tanya L. Forsheit
Partner
Baker & Hostetler
LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Ronald I. Raether Jr.
Partner
Faruki Ireland & Cox
PLL
Dayton, OH