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- Litigation: How to get paid on time
by David J. McMahon
These steps ensure prompt payment of bills submitted to insurers and third-party payors in complex litigation
(Inside Counsel, May 16, 2013) - California Regulators Guide Insurer Through Demutualization, Acquisition
Featured Attorneys: Robert W. Hogeboom and Dennis C. Quinn
Robert Hogeboom and Dennis Quinn lead insuruer through California's first demutualization in more than 15 years.
(Property Casualty 360, April 18, 2013) - Auditing Billing Practices
by David J. McMahon
A qualitative review of law firm invoices can often reveal inefficiencies beyond those hightlighted by a quantitative approach.
(The Recorder, April 01, 2013) - Barger & Wolen Completes First California Demutualization Since 1997
by Robert W. Hogeboom and Dennis C. Quinn
Barger & Wolen receives consent for the conversion of Merced Mutual Insurance Company from a mutual insurer to a stock insurer.
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, April 01, 2013) - Podcast: Insurance Issues Facing the Cruise Line and Travel Industries
Featured Attorneys: David J. McMahon and John S. "Jack" Pierce
Dave McMahon & Jack Pierce are featured in AM Best Podcast post-Carnival Triumph fire
(AM Best Podcasts, March 11, 2013) - Credit Life and Disability Insurance
by Gregory O. Eisenreich
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 31 (Revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, December 01, 2012) - Podcast: Impact of Recent California Legislation
Featured Attorneys: Samuel Sorich
This podcast addresses recent legislation passed by the State of California, and the potential impact of these bills on insureds
(A.M. Best, September 17, 2012) - A Duty (to Settle) Too Far
by Larry M. Golub
In Du v. Allstate Insurance Company the court found a duty to effectuate settlement where liability is reasonably clear.
(Insurance Journal, September 10, 2012) - Podcast: Stacking of Policy Limits
Featured Attorneys: Larry M. Golub
Larry Golub is interviewed on the recent State of California v. Continental Insurance decision
(A.M. Best, August 17, 2012) - State Supreme Court Rules Against Insurers in Stringfellow Acid Pits Case
Featured Attorneys: Larry M. Golub
The Recorder's coverage of State of Calif. v. Continental Insurance decision quoting Barger & Wolen's Larry Golub (subs. req).
(The Recorder, August 10, 2012) - Calif. Court Says Insureds Can Stack Policies For Max Coverage
Featured Attorneys: Larry M. Golub
Law360's coverage of the State of California v. Continental Insurance decision quoting Barger & Wolen's Larry Golub (subs. req).
(Law360, August 10, 2012) - Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act, But Just Barely
by John M. LeBlanc
John LeBlanc discusses the Supreme Court’s recent health care law ruling and explains how it was found constitutional.
(Westlaw Journal – Insurance Coverage, August 10, 2012) - Avoiding liability under the “disparate impact” doctrine
by Michael A.S. Newman
(Global Reference Guide 2012: Employment and Human Resources, July 23, 2012) - Iran Investment Bill Well-Intentioned, But Unconstitutional
by Samuel Sorich and Larry M. Golub
(Insurance Journal, July 23, 2012) - “Do Not Track” and Telematics
by Timothy J. Moroney
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, April 04, 2012) - Health reform hangs in balance
Featured Attorneys: Royal F. Oakes
Employers face choices if high court rejects all or part of 2010 law
(Business Insurance Magazine, April 01, 2012) - Surplus Line Brokers
by Robert W. Hogeboom
California Insurance Law and Practice - Chapter 62 (revised)
(LexisNexis Matthew Bender, April 01, 2012) - FTC Issues Best Practices Guide to Protecting Consumer Privacy
by Timothy J. Moroney
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, March 28, 2012) - Workshop held by California Department to Discuss Contemplated Changes to Life Settlement Regulation
by Timothy J. Moroney
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, March 09, 2012) - FINRA and Charles Schwab Battle over Class Action Waiver Clauses
by Gregory O. Eisenreich
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, February 28, 2012) - Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California “Armenian Genocide” Insurance Claims Statute
by John C. Holmes and Richard B. Hopkins
n an 11-0 en banc published decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down Movsesian v. Versicherung.
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, February 24, 2012) - Agreement with California Attorney General May Set Floor for Privacy Protections for Users of Mobile
by Timothy J. Moroney
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, February 24, 2012) - New York Department of Financial Services Launches Industry-wide Audit of Health Insurance Rates
by Michael L. Rosenfield and Dennis C. Quinn
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, February 22, 2012) - California’s Reader Privacy Act: What Every Bookseller Must Know
by Dawn N. Valentine and Timothy J. Moroney
On January 1, 2012, the California Reader Privacy Act went into effect, impacting all book sellers in CA.
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, February 21, 2012) - California’s Reader Privacy Act: What Every Bookseller Must Know
by Dawn N. Valentine and Timothy J. Moroney
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, February 21, 2012) - Triggering Coverage over Layers of “Self Insurance”
by Travis Wall
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, February 13, 2012) - Life Insurer “Death Master” Investigation Leads to Multi-State Regulatory Settlement
by Michael L. Rosenfield and Dennis C. Quinn
California Department of Insurance announced $17 million multi-state Regulatory Settlement Agreement
(Barger & Wolen's Insurance Litigation & Regulatory Law Blog, February 02, 2012) - 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) - 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
