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Division of Fees with Referring Attorneys
ER 1.5(e) of the Rules of Professional Conduct allow for the division of fees with referring attorneys, provided certain conditions are met.
Denial of Coverage and Bad Faith
A mechanic’s error that caused in-flight damage to an aircraft led to a successful bad-faith claim against the mechanic’s insurance company.
The Importance of Preserving Evidence
Parties involved in litigation have a duty to preserve potential evidence even before a lawsuit is filed.
A Grower-Distributor Lawsuit and the Importance of a Good Contract
A victory in Yuma County litigation illustrates that the best way to avoid a “swearing match” in court is to have all terms in writing.
Proper Claims File Maintenance and Its Implications in the Era of E-Discovery
By realizing that anything on your computer may become part of a trial, you should be motivated to pay particular attention to the documents you
The New Landscape of Contractors’ Liability Insurance
The most common types of alternate insurance available are general liability policies that include high deductibles or self-insured retentions (SIRs); “wrap” policies; and risk retention
Preservation of Evidence When Conducting an Investigation: Your Rights and Duties
When investigating a loss, preserving evidence can become a double-edged sword for insurance carriers.
How Far Can You Go? A Primer for Insurance Investigations in Arizona
The Zilisch, Harvey and Knoell decisions provide basic guidelines for claims handling.
