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- 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) - 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) - 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) - 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) - Don’t Make Insurance a Scapegoat
by Royal F. Oakes
(USA Today, April 14, 1986) - ‘Mini-Trials’ Can Benefit Lawyer and Soon-to-Be Grateful Client Alike
by Royal F. Oakes
(Los Angeles Daily Journal, April 09, 1986) - Discharging Employees
by Royal F. Oakes
Good News for Nervous Employers
(Los Angeles Lawyer, March 25, 1985)
