2012 June

Appellate Reports and Cases in Brief

Recent cases of interest to members of the plaintiffs’ bar

The award of sanctions has often seemed arbitrary. Two recent decisions should help put the uncertainty to rest

Understanding the obligations of defendant’s insurer will be the basis for your strategy from case intake through resolution

What to do when a claim is denied as not being medically necessary

Proving fraud or negligence by insurance agents as to policy limits and coverage requires careful investigation

Strategic and substantive approaches to deposing the defense’s hired guns

President-elect of the SFTLA was fired from his first job – and plaintiffs couldn’t be happier

A small investment can yield a large benefit

Before you invest your fee from a large award, give the deal a smell test

David Cook

Here are the initial steps you must take if your case is worth more than the policy limits