Coverage Counsel Is In

This week, Bob discusses Parkinson’s Law, the notion that work expands to fill the time available to complete it. He gives advice on how to avoid this phenomenon and get work done before your deadlines. 

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In this week’s episode, Bob discusses why it’s best to avoid attorneys as expert witnesses in coverage cases in light of recent court decisions in Sheehy v. Chicago Title Insurance Company and Brand v. 20th Century Insurance Company.

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The LA wildfires have caused an estimated $20-30 billion in losses so far. We know homeowners are reeling, and wanted to provide some more advice on what to do if your home was lost or damaged in the fires.

This week, Bob focuses on when you should file a claim, emphasizing that earlier is better than later. Notify your insurance company and agent in writing as soon as you can that you’ve experienced losses due to the fires and are making a claim, even if it's just through a simple email.

Mutual Aid LA has assembled an interactive resource library for those who have been affected by the wildfires. You can find it at https://mutualaidla.org/ .

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This week, Spencer Sallander fills in for Bob to discuss a topic that is literally close to home for him: The LA Wildfires.

All of us at GPSL have been devastated to see the destruction caused by the fires in Los Angeles. Our hearts are with our friends, family, and colleagues who have lost so much so suddenly. 

In that vein, we wanted to release a quick episode outlining five steps homeowners should take with their insurance if they’ve lost their home in the fires.

We sincerely hope this information helps those who are feeling overwhelmed. We will continue to distribute resources as we have them. If you need additional help, contact a reputable attorney in your area.

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AI is clearly on the rise. But before we all bow down to our new robot overlords, it’s important to question how they work in different industries. 

This week, Bob dives into the use of AI in insurance coverage analyses, and where it can go wrong. From increasing cost to increasing biases, he discusses why AI is probably not replacing coverage counsel any time soon.

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Bob welcomes in the new year with 8 hot topics he thinks will shape liability insurance coverage issues over the next year: Cyber liability, environmental and climate change liability, AI, D&O liability, the gig economy, telehealth, emerging technology, and litigation funding and the expansion of class actions.

Listen to hear why he thinks these topics are going to be big in liability this year.

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Robert Sallander gives a very special reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas… with an insurance twist. See what happens when Santa deals damage to the roof and gets served by an elfen attorney.

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To arbitrate, or not to arbitrate—that is the question.

When it comes to insurance contracts, arbitration used to be the norm. But we're seeing more and more challenges to arbitration clauses. 

Listen to Bob’s advice on how to analyze the enforceability of arbitration clauses, so you don’t beat your head against the wall until you’re ready to shuffle off this mortal coil.

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Let’s talk turkey. No, not the deep-fried kind we talked about a couple of weeks ago. We mean money. Specifically, damages.

In this week’s episode, Bob discusses damages in insurance cases, with a focus on medical expenses. Listen to learn more about how California law, the collateral source rule, and hospital liens can all affect the assessment of damages, and why you should start gathering evidence to support your argument earlier rather than later. 

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Insurance policies aren’t always beacons of clarity. Industry jargon and technical terms can make them murky and ambiguous. This week, Robert Sallander discusses how to use extrinsic evidence- like industry custom and practice- to interpret insurance policies.

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