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- New California Security Breach Notification Requirements Set Standard for Notification Letters
by Timothy J. Moroney and Dawn N. Valentine
SB 24 provided for standard core content for notification letters effective January 1, 2012
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, January 27, 2012) - Amid Health Reform, Trial Bar Adjusts
Featured Attorneys: John M. LeBlanc
John LeBlanc interviewed for LADJ article on health care reform and litigation.
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, January 12, 2012) - Health Insurance Rescission Case Upheld by California Appellate Court
by John M. LeBlanc
First District Court of Appeal affirms trial court's granting of summary judgment in a health insurance rescission matter.
(Barger & Wolen's Life, Health & Disability Insurance Law Blog, December 28, 2011) - Health and Disability Insurance Contract
by Richard B. Hopkins and John C. Holmes
California Insurance Law & Practice - Chapter 26 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, December 12, 2011) - Licensing and Regulation of Insurance Adjusters
by Christophe H. Burusco
California Insurance Law & Practice - Chapter 10 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, December 12, 2011) - Potential Changes to Prior Approval Regulations for Property/Casualty Insurers Under Consideration
by Robert W. Hogeboom and Samuel Sorich
Recap of 11/11/2011 CDI workshop to consider potential changes to regulations that govern prior approval of P&C rates
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, November 18, 2011) - NAIC Working Group Proposes Controversial Plan for Implementing ORSA Reporting Requirement
by Dennis C. Quinn
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, November 03, 2011) - Life Insurance Considerations in Personal and Estate Planning
by John M. Meindl
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 71 (revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, August 01, 2011) - Nature and Types of Disability Insurance
by Robert K. Renner
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 25 (revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, August 01, 2011) - Admission of Out-of-State Insurers
by Michael L. Rosenfield
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 3 (revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, August 01, 2011) - Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Privilege Clarified by California Court of Appeal
by Kent R. Keller
Decision explaining and seemingly expanding the protection given CA lawyers by the attorney-client and work product privileges.
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, July 12, 2011) - Insurers That Fund ERISA Plans and Administer Claims Are Proper Defendants in Lawsuits for Benefits
by Misty A. Murray and Martin E. Rosen
(Barger & Wolen's Life, Health and Disability Insurance Law Blog, June 27, 2011) - No Certification in Massive Wal-Mart Class Action
by Misty A. Murray and Larry M. Golub
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, June 23, 2011) - Life Insurance Contract
by Royal F. Oakes and Michael A.S. Newman
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 21 (Revised)
- Operating Requirements of Agents and Brokers
by Robert W. Hogeboom
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 61 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, May 02, 2011) - Issuance of Insurance Policies
by Stephen C. Klein and John C. Holmes
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 9 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, May 02, 2011) - Interrelationships Between the Insurance and Financial Services Industries
by Richard B. Hopkins and John C. Holmes
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 3A (revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, May 02, 2011) - U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates California’s Discover Bank Rule on Classwide Arbitration
by Richard B. Hopkins and John C. Holmes
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, April 28, 2011) - California Supreme Court Holds that Zip Codes Constitute “Personal Identification Information”
by Misty A. Murray and Larry M. Golub
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, February 17, 2011) - U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Dukes v. Wal-Mart Petition on Scope of Class Actions
by Sandra I. Weishart
U.S. Supreme Court decision could dramatically affect the class action landscape for all large companies, including insurers.
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, December 13, 2010) - High Noon at Home Plate for McCourts
by Royal F. Oakes
Judge has until Dec. 28 to decide whether the Dodgers belong to Frank McCourt, or if the team is community property.
(Los Angeles Daily News, December 05, 2010) - Group Life and Disability Insurance
by Robert K. Renner
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 30 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, December 01, 2010) - Insurance Contract
by Marina Karvelas
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 8 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, December 01, 2010) - Nature and Types of Life Insurance
by Larry M. Golub
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 20 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, December 01, 2010) - Disciplinary Actions Against Agents and Brokers
by Robert W. Hogeboom
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 63 (revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, December 01, 2010) - Surplus Line Brokers
by Robert W. Hogeboom
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 62 (revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, December 01, 2010) - Landmark Proposition 103 Decision Reached
Featured Attorneys: Kent R. Keller and Steven H. Weinstein
California Court of Appeal issues landmark decision involving Prop.103 rate approval in MacKay v. Superior Court
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 Now in Effect
by Larry M. Golub and Misty A. Murray
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, September 27, 2010) - California Court Determines No Coverage Based on Unambiguous Motor Vehicle Exclusion
by Donielle Colich
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, September 20, 2010) - Regulation of Insurance Investments
by Michael L. Rosenfield
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 6 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, September 01, 2010) - Subrogation
by Spencer Y. Kook and James C. Castle
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 53
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, September 01, 2010) - For the Government, Transparency and Accountability Is a One-Way Mirror
by Michael A.S. Newman
Posted with the permission of Daily Journal Corp. (2010).
(San Francisco Daily Journal, August 09, 2010) - Insurers File Motion to Dismiss Government’s Medicare Reimbursement and Double Damages Claims
by David J. McMahon and Donielle Colich
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, June 23, 2010) - Claims Processing and Investigation
by Royal F. Oakes and Michael A.S. Newman
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 12 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, June 01, 2010) - Reinsurance
by Stephen C. Klein and S. Stuart Soldate
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 11 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, June 01, 2010) - California Insurance Holding Company Act
by Michael L. Rosenfield
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 5 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, June 01, 2010) - Use of Credit-Scoring Factors in the Pricing of Homeowner’s Insurance
by Gregory O. Eisenreich and Marina Karvelas
Ojo v. Farmers Group, Court of Appeals decides case involving use of credit-scoring factors in pricing of homeowner insurance
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, April 14, 2010) - Overview of California Insurance Law
by Steven H. Weinstein and Marina Karvelas
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 1 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, April 01, 2010) - Workers’ Compensation Insurance
by Steven H. Weinstein and James C. Castle
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 42 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, April 01, 2010) - Property-Casualty Insurance Ratemaking and Rate Regulation
Steven H. Weinstein
and Richard G. De La Mora
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 6A (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, April 01, 2010) - Licensing of Agents and Brokers
by Christophe H. Burusco and Dennis C. Quinn
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 60 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, April 01, 2010) - Bending the Health Care Cost Curve
by Gregory O. Eisenreich
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, March 17, 2010) - Federal Mental Health Parity Interim Rules Published
by Misty A. Murray
(Barger & Wolen's Life, Health and Disability Insurance Law Blog, February 22, 2010) - New Law Protects Frivolous Actions
by Michael A.S. Newman
Posted with the permission of Daily Journal Corp. (2010).
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, February 19, 2010) - California Supreme Court Adopts 1:1 Ratio for Punitive Damages
by Gregory O. Eisenreich
In Roby v. McKesson Corp court holds 1:1 Ratio is the U.S. Constitutional maximum
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, December 08, 2009) - 2009 California Legislative Update
by Christophe H. Burusco and Michael L. Rosenfield
The California legislature passed a number of new insurance-related bills that Governor Schwarzenegger signed into law.
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation and Regulatory Law Blog, December 04, 2009) - New Decision on Arbitrators’ Authority
by Evan L. Smoak and Alison J. Shilling
Recent Barger & Wolen Victory Answers Who Decides What to Do After Hall Street
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation and Regulatory Law Blog, October 27, 2009) - FCRA & State Regulation of Credit Scoring: Chartered & Unchartered Territory for Insurance Companies
by Steven H. Weinstein and Marina Karvelas
As insurance companies re-tool their insurance scoring models they face newly defined obligations under FCRA.
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation and Regulatory Law Blog, July 28, 2009) - Federal Bill for Health Care Reform Unveiled
by Misty A. Murray
Analysis of H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
(Barger & Wolen’s Life, Health and Disability Insurance Blog, July 17, 2009) - Event Cancellation and Non-Appearance Insurance Questions Surrounding Michael Jackson’s Death
by Gregory O. Eisenreich
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation and Regulatory Law Blog, July 01, 2009) - President Obama Proposes National Office of Insurance
by M. Scott Koller
Obama Administration proposes the formation of a new office within the Treasury Department to oversee the insurance industry.
(Barger & Wolen's Life, Health and Disability Insurance Blog, June 19, 2009) - Complete Victory in Health Care Rescission Case
by John M. LeBlanc
On May 28th, Barger & Wolen client Blue Shield of California won a complete victory in a landmark health care rescission case.
(Barger & Wolen’s Life, Health and Disability Insurance Blog, June 01, 2009) - Client Alert: Excess Insurance in Commercial Vehicle Leasing Situations
by Marina Karvelas
California Supreme Court Weighs in on Statutory Presumption of Excess Insurance in Commercial Vehicle Leasing Situations
- Client Alert: New Mandatory Filing Requirements
by S. Stuart Soldate and Michael L. Rosenfield
Medicare secondary payer mandatory requirements applicable to ALL liability, no-fault and workers' compensation insurers.
- Client Alert: Barger & Wolen Obtains Court of Appeal Decision Affirming Verdict
by Kent R. Keller and Larry M. Golub
Kent Keller and Larry Golub recently obtained a successful appellate result in a longrunning bad faith lawsuit.
- The Bizarre Law That Punishes the Kindness of Strangers
by Michael A.S. Newman
Posted with the permission of Daily Journal Corp. (2009).
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, March 03, 2009) - Coverage in Tatters
Featured Attorneys: John M. LeBlanc
Los Angeles partner John M. LeBlanc quoted in a cover article on rescinded coverage.
(California Lawyer, February 01, 2009) - Client Alert: Virginia Surety Company v. California Insurance Guarantee Association
by Kent R. Keller and Stephen C. Klein
CIGA ordered to refund Virginia Surety overpayments after insurerer notified they were not renewing any non-warranty coverages.
- Clarity Legal Software - Customer Spotlight on Barger & Wolen Partner
Featured Attorneys: John M. LeBlanc
Interview with insurance litigator John LeBlanc on how he incorporates technology into his legal practice.
- Client Alert: Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Agent/Broker Bill
by Robert W. Hogeboom
AB 2956 seeks to clarify the legal distinction between an agent and a broker.
- Messing With a Time-Tested Method
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, September 29, 2008) - District Judge Awards Fees Of $1.1 Million To Attorneys Representing Prevailing Individual Defendant
by Gary A. Bresee
Gary Bresee's expert testimony on attorney fees is found to be highly persuasive.
(California Attorneys Fees, September 06, 2008) - Failing the First Amendment
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, September 04, 2008) - Client Alert: California’s Unfair Competition Law Goes Public
by Larry M. Golub
(Barger & Wolen Client Alert, August 14, 2008) - Reforming Class Action
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, November 20, 2007) - Guns, Blood and Gavels
by Michael A.S. Newman
Profile of California Chief Justice David S. Terry (1823-1889).
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, February 14, 2007) - Exercising Rescission after Commencement of a Lawsuit
by Andrew S. Williams and Vivian I. Orlando
(Los Angeles Lawyer, December 09, 2006) - Preventing Abuse of Tort Litigation Means Fixing Laws
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, December 07, 2006) - Fall From Coverage
by Robert G. Levy and Dawn N. Valentine
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, November 28, 2006) - Attorney-Fee Measure Would Corrode Government Integrity
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, September 21, 2006) - For the Sake of Workers, Employers Need Freedom
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, April 13, 2006) - Legislature Needs to Unwrite Jury Waiver Paradox
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, April 03, 2006) - Barger & Wolen LLP Firm Profile
(GO-TO Law Firms Profiles, January 09, 2006) - Accident and Health Insurance
- Proposition 79 Will Hamper Development of New Drugs
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, August 22, 2005) - ‘Roe’ Propels Blackmun’s Improbable Journey
by Michael A.S. Newman
Review of Linda Greenhouse's biography of Justice Blackman.
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, July 22, 2005) - With Reservations
by Andrew S. Williams and Vivian I. Orlando
The hurdle for bad faith claims after an insurer's reservation of rights is to prove financial harm
(Los Angeles Lawyer, July 09, 2005) - Assembly Bill Represents Legislative Bid to Skirt Proposition 64
by Michael A.S. Newman
Critique of AB 528 which puports to create a private right of action for enforcing a broad range of state laws.
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, May 20, 2005) - Bill Misses Mark, Gives Plaintiffs Too Much Ammo
by Michael A.S. Newman
Critique of AB 1700 which would act to nullify confidentiality agreements in litigation.
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, May 05, 2005) - Defending the Insured
by Robert G. Levy
Handbook addresses state-by-state the issues that arise between insurers and insureds regarding the defense relationship
(Aspen Publishers, Inc. ed., April 15, 2005) - 1st DCA Falls Out of Step With Voters, Intent of Prop. 64
by Michael A.S. Newman
Analysis of Court of Appeal cases interpreting Proposition 64.
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, March 17, 2005) - Voice of Legal Scholar Coke, Circa 1600, Applies in 2005
by Michael A.S. Newman
Discussion of the life and legacy of Sir Edward Coke, 1552-1634.
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, February 09, 2005) - Insurers Take Fall for Workers’ Compensation System Flaws
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, December 30, 2004) - Schools Need More-Sensible System Than Zero Tolerance
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, November 15, 2004) - Financial Elder-Abuse Law Harms Victims It Should Protect
by Michael A.S. Newman
How California's Elder Abuse law acts to hinder elder's investment choices.
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, October 20, 2004) - Initiative Is Sensible Attempt to Rein In a Terribly Problematic State Law
by Michael A.S. Newman
Analysis of California's Proposition 64.
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, September 23, 2004) - Making Millionaires from Class Suits
by Royal F. Oakes
Tobacco Case Winners Have Spawned New Venue to Get Rich: the Court
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, December 28, 1999) - Plaintiffs’ Bar Shouldn’t Fish for Damages When Remedy Isn’t Available
by Royal F. Oakes
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, July 21, 1999) - A Practical Approach To Implementing Recovery Under Buss
by Robert G. Levy
(Underwriter's Report, September 01, 1997) - How To Use A Legal Audit Report
by Robert G. Levy
Volume 2
(Legal Audit Review, May 01, 1994) - Open up the books on Jackson-type settlements
by Royal F. Oakes
(USA Today, January 27, 1994) - Courting Real Life Instead of Oprah
by Royal F. Oakes
(Pasadena Star-News, May 09, 1992) - To Stay Out of the Malpractice Doghouse
by Royal F. Oakes
(Lawyers' Mutual Insurance Company Bulletin, January 09, 1992) - Avoid These Common Law-and-Motion Pitfalls
by Royal F. Oakes
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, October 11, 1990) - When Justice Runs Out of Gas
by Royal F. Oakes
(Los Angeles Times, October 23, 1989) - Remembrance of a Trial Past
by Royal F. Oakes
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, February 09, 1989) - Voir Dire: Something to Savor
by Royal F. Oakes
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, December 15, 1988) - Some Suggestions for the Not Ready for Prime Time Litigator
by Royal F. Oakes
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, July 13, 1988) - These 5 Principles May Help Improve Your Final Arguments
by Royal F. Oakes
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, January 13, 1988) - Litigation Consultants Try to Transform an Art into a Science
by Royal F. Oakes
(Los Angeles Daily Journal,, August 11, 1987)
