Like a classic American western, the stage is set for a showdown. If this were a movie, the overhead sun would reflect off the lawman’s brightly polished star. The gunslinger would strap on his belt and tie the holster to his thigh. You would see mothers rushing their children inside, as the clock ticks closer to noon. People in the saloon would be placing their bets on who would win this upcoming confrontation. However this battle isn’t one of gunpowder and bullets. Instead it is one of … [Read more...]
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Is A Nevada Insurance Company Obligated To Provide Its Policyholder With A Conflict-Free Defense? Nevada and Cumis
November 19, 2013 by Michael Mills
Nevada Finds That An Assigned Insurance Defense Attorney Has An Attorney-Client Relationship With Both The Insured Defendant And The Insurer Who Assigned The Case
March 1, 2013 by admin
A Las Vegas insurance defense attorney was seeing great success prosecuting plaintiff’s cases. No surprise that the insurance companies were moving their business to other insurance defense attorneys. Then came the fateful day as reported in Nevada Yellow Cab Corp. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court, 123 Nev. 44, 152 P.3d 737 (2007). The target defendant was insured by a carrier with whom the attorney had previously done business. The insurance company took exception. The company filed a motion to … [Read more...]