ArticleHow Carriers Implement Fair Claims Practices In A Hands-Off WorldInsurance bad faith claims are among the most contentious and heavily defended lawsuits in civil litigation.United StatesInsuranceButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
VideoCelebrating Labor Day 2021 (Video)While the original founder of the holiday is still debated by historians, it is known that the first Labor Day was celebrated in New York City on September 5, 1882 as a way to celebrate and honor...United StatesEmployment and HRButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
VideoAretha Franklin – A Little Respect (Women's History Month) (Video)Aretha Franklin is one of the most honored musicians in Grammy history and a classic in American music. Learn more about her here!United StatesGovernment, Public SectorButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleCoulter Ventures Recalls Rogue Home Timers Due To Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively At Rogue FitnessCoulter Ventures recalls Rogue Home Timers due to fire hazard; sold exclusively at Rogue Fitness. United StatesConsumer ProtectionButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleSubro Sense Podcast S03E01 | Subrogation At SeaGet ready to sail the high seas with Butler Partner and host, Aaron Jacobs and co-host, Craig Sylvester with Jensen Hughes, as they discuss the factors and circumstances that should be...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
PodcastSubro Sense Podcast S04E05 | Subrogation Success: Evaluating Recoverable Damages (Podcast)As subrogation professionals, it is sometimes easy to direct our concentration on the liability issues in each case and to overlook the details associated with the damages and first-party claim adjustment.United StatesTransportButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
PodcastAppellate Writs, Motion Practice And Sanctions Issues Under Florida And Texas Law (Podcast)Board Certified Appellate Attorney, Carol Rooney, presented her second appellate webinar for 2020 – Appellate Writs, Motion Practice and Sanctions Issues Under Florida and Texas Law – on September 16, 2020.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleManufacturer New Widetech Recalls Two Million DehumidifiersManufacturer New Widetech has recently recalled over two million dehumidifiers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico due to fire and burn hazards. The recalled dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fireUnited StatesConsumer ProtectionButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
PodcastSummary Judgment Standard And Appellate Review Under Florida And Texas Law (Podcast)Board Certified Appellate Attorney, Carol Rooney, presented her first appellate webinar for 2020 – Summary Judgment Standard and Appellate Review Under Florida and Texas Law – on March 18, 2020.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
PodcastSubro Sense Podcast S04E04 | Florida Shortened Statute Of Repose For Construction Defect Claims (Podcast)On April 13, 2023, and as part of other recent tort reform measures implemented in Florida, Senate Bill 360 was signed into law, which shortened Florida's Statute of Repose for construction claims from 10 to 7 years.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleNew Jersey Supreme Court Doesn't Show A Whole Lot-Ta Love For Commercial Property OwnersInsurers of commercial property owners take note: in a 4-3 decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court significantly expanded sidewalk liability law.United StatesInsuranceButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleThe Federal Summary Judgment Standard Comes To Florida State Courts On May 1, 2021Last year, the Florida Supreme Court signaled its intention to adopt the summary judgment standard articulated in the Celotex trilogy, by directing the parties in...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
PodcastAll About Appellate – Appellate Writs, Motion Practice And Sanctions Issues Under Florida And Texas Law (Podcast)Board Certified Appellate Attorney, Carol Rooney, presented her second appellate webinar for 2020 – Appellate Writs, Motion Practice and Sanctions Issues Under Florida and Texas Law – on September 16, 2020.United StatesInternational LawButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleCovid And Coverage In The UK: Language MattersIn a recent opinion, the UK Supreme Court has found coverage for business interruption as a result of business closures incident to the Covid-19 pandemic. United KingdomCoronavirus (COVID-19)Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleApples And Oranges: Trials And AppealsHow many lawyers does it take to handle a case? Well, usually two, one for the trial and another one for the appeal. United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleLights, Camera, Action: Florida Court Rules Insured Can Record Appraisal InspectionOn July 7, 2021, Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled that an insured may electronically record an insurer's appraiser during an inspection of the insured's property.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleSubro Sense Podcast With Aaron JacobsThank you to everyone who has supported the Subro Sense podcast hosted by Aaron Jacobs. United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleInsurer Doesn't "Waive" Goodbye To Coverage Defenses By Making A PaymentDoes an insurer "open coverage" or "acknowledge coverage" for a claim by making a payment? No, it doesn't. The Third DCA confirmed: an insurer does not waive its coverage defenses, such as policy exclusions or breaches of policy conditions, by making a payment. United StatesInsuranceButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleOne Or More Accidents Or Occurrences – That Is The Question – ReduxSeveral years ago, I published a blog regarding the number of occurrences triggered under a liability policy for a motor vehicle accident in Florida. Other states also addressed this issue.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP
ArticleNew York Court Emphasizes The Importance Of Notice In SubrogationAn insurer generally acquires its insured's rights against tortfeasors through subrogation. But what happens if the insured enters into a settlement and releases the responsible third party?United StatesInsuranceButler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP