A Year-in-Review: Case Highlights of 2019
For the seventh year, Lawyers’ Mutual makes available once again to its members the 2019 Year-in-Review presentation by Edmund G. Ferrell, III and Robert A. Olson, joined this year by Ellie Ruth, Esq., at the 59th ASCDC Annual Meeting, in which they highlight significant cases decided at the California State Court level and Federal Court from 2019.
Sample topics covered include:
- Jurisdiction
- Arbitration
- General Liability
- Statute of Limitations
- Government Liabilities
- Litigation Privilege
- Assumption of the Risk
- Premises Liability
- And much more…
Don’t miss this comprehensive review!
This seminar was recorded on January 30, 2020.
Login here to our CLE/Member Portal and receive 1.75 hrs of General credit.
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Your law practice in the COVID-impacted world
An essential conversation about emerging malpractice exposures, best practices and risk management to keep you and your practice issue free.
Lawyers’ Mutual has produced an educational CLE video conversation with our very own Chief Claims Officer and Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist Anne L. Thompson, Esq. alongside Professional Liability Litigator & Expert and Certified Legal Malpractice Specialist Randall A. Miller, Esq.
Topics include:
- Emerging COVID-impacted Attorney Risk
- What is the “new normal”?
- Where are the issues in a pandemic-impacted law practice?
- What are your cyber risks?
- Will your prior work be scrutinized?
- What are anticipated bases of malpractice exposure?
- Best Practices to Manage and Mitigate Risk
- Stay current on all developments.
- Become proficient on remote communication and management.
- Be aware of all challenges.
- Be cognizant of what lawyers/peers are doing.
- Consider carefully what – and what not – to raise with courts.
- Consistent ongoing communication with clients.
- Communication with attorneys and staff.
- Education on “best practices” for remote delivery of professional services.
Log in here to earn 1.0 hour Ethics and 0.25 General Credit.
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“So you want to take a deposition”
Whether you are preparing your very first deposition or your
one-hundredth, our very own General Counsel, Brian A.
Rawers, provides guidance for some, reminders for others, and useful
information for all. Brian has been practicing law since 1982 and covers
six important matters to help you conduct a better deposition.
Topics include:
- The proper marking and use of exhibits – Your exhibit has a first name and a last name
- Admonitions and stipulations – Why these are very important
- The importance of Kennemur v. Superior Ct. – Tying off the expert witness’ opinions
- The importance of Rifkind v. Goode – Don’t ask “discovery” questions
- Deposing an expert witness – Doing a cross exam vs. looking in opinions
- Civility – You catch more flies with honey
Click here to earn 1 hr CLE in General Credit.
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Extended safer at home guidelines and still connecting virtually
Lawyers’ Mutual will be extending our ‘Virtual Office’ protocols.
We continue to adhere to the extended “Safer at home” guidelines. Our day to day operations will continue in line with our Business Continuity Plan, with usual business operating hours from Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
We will continue issuing all policy documentation electronically via email to our members. Again, if you do require a paper copy of your documents these will be provided to you at a later date when our usual business operations are permitted to be resumed.
We are actively encouraging where possible to make premium and deductible payments through our online payment portal.
All of your member benefits are still available, such as Fastcase legal research system, our CLE library and our lawyer-to-lawyer hotline for any questions, queries or concerns you may have.
For your convenience below are the general email addresses for each of our departments.
Renewals: renewals@lawyersmutual.com
Underwriting: lmic@lawyersmutual.com
Claims: tender@lawyersmutual.com
CLE: mcle@lawyersmutual.com
Member Benefits: mbinfo@lawyersmutual.com
General: info@lawyersmutual.com
Lawyers’ Mutual remains open and operational because our strength is your insurance.
Safer at Home, Connecting Virtually
Following the “Safer at home” order and guidelines that became effective today, Lawyers’ Mutual will be extending our ‘Virtual Office’ protocols tentatively until April 20th, 2020.
As previously advised, our day to day operations will continue in line with our Business Continuity Plan, with usual business operating hours from Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Please note during this period we will be issuing all policy documentation electronically via email to our Members. If you do require a paper copy of your documents these will be provided to you at a later date when our usual business operations are permitted to be resumed.
We would like to further remind you that for your convenience we accept electronic payments for premiums and deductibles via our Payment Portal.
In addition, we also accept electronic copies of all necessary documents for renewal processing purposes via the following email address: renewals@lawyersmutual.com
For your convenience below are the general email addresses to each of our departments:
Underwriting: lmic@lawyersmutual.com
Claims: tender@lawyersmutual.com
CLE: mcle@lawyersmutual.com
Member Benefits: mbinfo@lawyersmutual.com
General: info@lawyersmutual.com
Together let’s continue to safeguard our community by following best practice and listening to the “Safer at home” protocols.
Rest assured Lawyers’ Mutual remains open and operational because our strength is your insurance.
Out of office but not out of work
We would like to give you a very brief update of our operational status here at Lawyers’ Mutual.
Our Burbank office facility will be temporarily closed until Monday March 30th, 2020 unless otherwise advised.
However, rest assured our day to day operations will continue in line with our Business Continuity Plan on a virtual office basis, with usual business operating hours from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday – Friday.
Our intention is to maintain the highest quality of service levels to our members throughout this period of uncertainty. Our teams will endeavor to serve your requirements, answer questions and assist you as efficiently as possible.
We would like to remind you that for your convenience we do accept payments for premiums and deductibles via our payment portal. In addition, we also accept electronic copies of all necessary documents for renewal processing purposes via the following email address: renewals@lawyersmutual.com
We wish all our members good health and we will keep you updated if anything operational should change.
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