“Was it worth it?” This is a question, sometimes politically-loaded, that is often asked of family members and war buddies of our Fallen Heroes. Marine Corps General John Kelly recently offered a unique perspective. A veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan himself, General Kelly lost his youngest son, First Lieutenant Robert Kelly, while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province in 2010. General Kelly was asked if the loss was worth it by a reporter with National Public Radio. He said, … [Read more...]
Mixed Claims? Defend as to One, Defend as to All
May 3, 2023 by
Mr. Alm bought his Homeowner’s Policy from Hartford Fire Ins. Co. He got sued for bodily injuries. The First Cause of Action of the Complaint alleged that the injury happened because of Mr. Alm’s negligence. But the Second Cause of Action alleged that the injury was a result of a violent and intentional assault on the part of Mr. Alm. Mr. Alm presented the suit to Hartford. Hartford admitted that it has insured Mr. Alm but it refused to defend him. The argument was that the claim for … [Read more...]
Mills Contributes to DRI’s 2018 Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act Compendium
June 23, 2018 by
DRI has again honored Mike Mills, selecting him to author the Nevada and Utah Chapters in its 2018 Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act Compendium. DRI turns to it most respected members from across the country to author state-specific sections to all of its Compendia. Mike Mills also authored the Nevada Chapter of DRI’s 2016 Duty to Defend Compendium. A full copy of the UCP Compendium can be ordered from DRI at Order Your Copy Here!. Feel free to preview the Compendium by CLICKING HERE … [Read more...]
What do Mike Mills, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Independent Counsel Have in Common?
May 9, 2016 by
As reported a few weeks ago, your favorite Nevada Insurance, Coverage and Trucking law blogger, Mike Mills of Bauman, Lowe, Witt and Maxwell was asked to present at the annual Defense Research Institute (DRI) annual Insurance Claims and Coverage Institute conference. The conference convened in Chicago in April. Mike presented “Evolution of Independent Counsel: The Nevada Experience” to almost 500 DRI members and attendees including defense & coverage counsel and insurance claims … [Read more...]
Mills of BLWM Slated to Speak at DRI’s Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute
March 31, 2016 by
Mike Mills will speak at DRI’s Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute which is scheduled for April 6 – 9, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. The Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute is known as “DRI’s flagship seminar” for coverage counsel, defense counsel, and claims professionals. Each spring in Chicago, DRI assembles outstanding speakers from industry and private practice to provide insight and guidance about current and relevant issues faced by the industry and the attorneys in insurance … [Read more...]
