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Introducing Howden Insurance Brokers Limited Litigation Risk Management Q&A series where we speak to leading practitioners about their experiences in utilising insurance and funding solutions to assist their clients and firms in unlocking meritorious disputes. In the first instalment, we welcome Sivan Daniels, Partner in the Dispute Resolution team at Addleshaw Goddard who shares his insights when looking to secure funding and the main considerations when working with the litigation funding market. #Howden #LitigationInsurance #LitigationFunding #ATE #Litigation #Legal

What factors are in-house counsel using when selecting outside counsel? How often are GCs using their insurance policies to cover the cost of litigation? How are in-house litigation teams assessing their litigation risk? We answer these questions and many more in our report from the 2023 Litigation Risk Survey. Understand more about what in-house departments are facing in our white paper that explores risk-related issues: https://hubs.ly/Q02rHg6Z0

von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that attorney, Julie E. Piper-Kitchin has joined the firm’s Madison office. Piper-Kitchin is a member of von Briesen’s Litigation & Risk Management Practice Group. She has over 15 years of litigation experience and manages all aspects of trial preparation and defense strategy for clients in both state and... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

I often say to clients that there’s no ‘silver bullet’ or ‘one size fits all’ for resolving a dispute, but rather a multitude of approaches and tactics in our armoury that we should look to selectively deploy, including (but not limited to, as we lawyers like to say):- effectively managing commercial contracts; creatively (but logically and sensibly) interpreting and constructing contractual terms and duties; carefully considering all of the facts and critically exploring the wider context; utilising loss and cost mitigation tools (such as commercial risks insurance); leveraging the delicate interplay of commercial relationships, and others…   If you’d like to know more, please join me for this live webinar on Thursday 2 May at 11am (GMT) when I’ll be exploring the minefield of litigation and what you can do to effectively manage risk, reduce exposure and resolve disputes, as and when they arise - with the opportunity to put questions before, during and after…

Get to Know Alexander Daniel! Alexander focuses his practice on commercial & business litigation, insurance litigation, business breakups & owner disputes, and construction litigation. Learn more about Alexander here: https://bit.ly/4bKZ37O #constructionlaw #commerciallitigation

We're looking forward to this week's American Bar Association TIPS Fidelity & Surety Law Spring Conference where Jessica Derenbecker, Senior Claims Examiner, Surety, is speaking on a panel titled "Ethics: Exploring Corporate Privilege Issues from the Surety’s Perspective." Her talk will cover the application of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine to surety claim litigation, from the perspectives of in-house claims attorneys, outside counsel and consultants.   Don't miss this highly informative presentation! #ABA #Surety #Insurance #PursuingBetterTogether

It was a pleasure talking with #Marissa Downs about ADR in construction cases. #adr #constructionlaw #abaforumonconstructionlaw #abafcl #JAMS

Join us for an insightful presentation on Risk Transfer and Mitigation in Business! 🌟 In this session, we will dive deep into understanding your insurance, defense, and indemnification obligations in business agreements, crucial for all types of enterprises. Points of Discussion: ✨ Transferring Business Risk & Mitigating Exposure ✨ Defense and Indemnification Obligations ✨ Additional Insured Considerations 🎤 Presenter: Jamie Brody Johnson, Esq. from Westermann Sheehy Samaan & Gillespie, LLP With over 20 years of litigation expertise in construction law, general liability, real estate, and more, Jamie brings unparalleled insights into navigating legal complexities and safeguarding your business interests. 📅 Save the date: 🗓️ August 8th, 2024 🕒 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 📍 H. Lee Dennison Building, Hauppague 🔗 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/ehftbMDM Don't miss out on this opportunity to fortify your business strategies! Secure your spot now. See you there! 🚀 #RiskManagement #BusinessInsurance #LegalInsights #BusinessStrategy

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Check out Certum’s Guide to Litigation Finance where we go beyond traditional litigation finance to explore the cutting-edge intersection of litigation funding and insurance. By understanding how to leverage both funding and insurance, you can create a more secure, flexible, and powerful approach to high-stakes litigation. We lay out a clear and easy-to-follow roadmap. Explore more here: https://hubs.ly/Q02M2w4F0 #litigationfinance #litigationfunding #legalguide