Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel

Multiple claimants from a single covered accident can leave #liabilityinsurers in a #nowin situation. Consider the article below from Michael Kiernan of Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP and James Thompson, Jr. of Thompson Miller, P.A. discussing how related challenges are impacting state such as #Florida. #legalpros https://lnkd.in/eCuiT9_X

The Room Block for the FDCC Corporate Counsel Symposium in New Orleans will close tomorrow, August 23. Don't miss your chance to secure a discounted room rate at the The Windsor Court, book your reservation through the link below today. #CCS #corporatecounsels #legalpros https://lnkd.in/g9NzWRg4

Back by popular demand, join us for a Risk Transfer Primer Zoom Training on August 20, hosted by Dan Kohane of Hurwitz Fine P.C. and John Trimble of Lewis Wagner, LLP. The pair will discuss how to respond to tenders for additional insured coverage and contractual indemnity. Reach out to Dan or John via email to register. #legalpros #riskprimer

The Corporate Counsel Symposium is right around the corner and FDCC is ready to let the good times roll, September 15-17 in New Orleans. We have an impeccable agenda lined up, including the Haunted Venues and Legal Voodoo panel. This panel covers some of the most unique legal systems and practical tips to tackle legal outliers and challenges in such systems. Register for the CCS through the link below to join us in The Big Easy. #legalpros #CCS #NewOrleans https://lnkd.in/efwYTbhg

Happy #MemeberMonday to the entire FDCC #community. Tomorrow, FDCC member Michael Bridwell of Germer PLLC will celebrate his birthday. Michael has been an instrumental member of the FDCC since 2012 and an exemplary #legalprofessional in the personal injury, premises liability and products liability space. Happy Birthday, Michael.

In conjunction with our colleagues at Lawyers for Civil Justice FDCC is making strides to ensure implementation of the FRE Rule 702 gatekeeping standards into federal courts - as well as into the state courts who have not yet adopted similar rules. In the meantime, consider California Western School of Law Professor Erin Sheley's article below to support Rule 702 efforts. #legalpros

While #technology can help an agency become more efficient, there is more to #lawfirmmanagement than tech. FDCC Member, Steve Embry, of Embry Law, LLC discusses the non-tech related aspects of law firm #management. https://lnkd.in/gm_rC_QQ

Don't miss out on FDCC's discounted rate at the The Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans for the Corporate Counsel Symposium, September 15-17 closing August 23. Book your room through the link below to join us in the Big Easy. #CCS #legalpros #corporatecounsel #defensecounsel https://lnkd.in/g9NzWRg4

Do you have a colleague who would be a great fit for FDCC membership? Please consider nominating them through the Membership Recruitment Committee to become one of FDCC's newest members. The nominator with the most completed membership applications before Jan. 1 wins $1,000 for the nominator’s favorite 501(c)(3) charity. Second place gets $500 for their charity. Contact the committee to nominate and access some fast facts to share with potential members through the link below. https://lnkd.in/eUK5xbFR

The Corporate Counsel Symposium room block closes on Aug. 23. Make sure you're prepared to join us in the heart of New Orleans, Sept. 15-17 for an impeccable agenda, insightful speakers, invaluable networking opportunities and more. Learn more through the link below. #legalpros #CCS https://lnkd.in/efwYTbhg