The Council on Litigation Management hosts its Litigation Management Institute at Columbia Law School in New York City. As explained in the course description, “The program is designed to bridge the gap between legal theory and litigation strategy, and the business aspects of litigation management.” CLM selects those insurance professionals and attorneys who will participate. Michael C. Mills, Esq. of Mills & Associates was chosen to attend in October 2015. This was not like any other … [Read more...]
Archives for 2015
Assertion Of Fifth Amendment Privilege No Excuse For Refusing An EUO
October 13, 2015 by
On July 19, 1985, a fire damaged the Pervis' home. Mr. Pervis filed a claim with his homeowner's insurance company State Farm. However the fire was suspicious. State Farm asked for an examination under oath. But before it could go forward, the authorities brought charges of arson against Mr. Pervis. When the time came for the EUO to go forward, Mr. Pervis asserted his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and refused to sit for an examination. The arson trial went forward and Mr. Pervis was … [Read more...]
An Auto Carrier Providing An SR-22 Certificate Must Give The DMV Ten Days Notice Before Cancelling
October 6, 2015 by
Nevada car owners know that before you can register an automobile in Nevada, the owner will have to prove to the Department of Motor Vehicles that the car is insured. The owner usually satisfies this obligation by bringing a Proof of Insurance Card issued by a Nevada licensed insurance company to the DMV when it’s time to register the car. In addition, the Nevada DMV can require proof of auto insurance before reinstating the suspended or revoked license of a high risk driver. See NRS … [Read more...]
NRCP Rule 16.1 Requires Disclosure Of All Responsive Liability Insurance Policies.
September 15, 2015 by
In Construction Defect (CD) cases, Plaintiff attorneys often bring big damage claims. Thus , Plaintiff CD attorneys instinctively look for as much liability insurance as they can find. Just as intuitively, CD Defense attorneys know that insurance policies should have nothing to do the amount of a demand. In 2013, these differing viewpoints gave rise to a dispute between the CD attorneys for Defendant Vanguard Piping Systems, Inc. and the attorneys for Plaintiff Aventine-Tramonti Homeowners … [Read more...]
Nevada Supreme Court Upholds Verdict Finding Right-Of-Way Violator Only 25% At Fault
September 11, 2015 by
The traffic light at the intersection of Sahara and Fort Apache was green for east-west travel. Raymond Yeghiazarian, travelling westbound, wanted to turn left on a permissive green ball. Heading eastbound in his patrol car was LVMPD Officer Jared Wicks. Running without lights or siren, Officer Wicks was travelling faster than the posted speed limit of 45 mph. Yeghiazarian made his left turn in front the oncoming Officer. The two collided in the intersection. Yeghiazarian suffered severe … [Read more...]
