On April 26-27, defense attorneys from all over the United States met up in Chicago at the 2018 DRI Trucking Conference, Turning the Tables on Plaintiffs in Trucking Litigation. Drew Eckl & Farnham partner, Michael Miller, and Plaintiff's attorney, Joseph A Fried, provided the Keynote presentation - "The Plaintiff Lawyer's Candid Perspective" and the counterpoint, "Defending the Plaintiff's Playbook and Winning the Case." Miller shared ways to highlight a plaintiff's weaknesses and win the case. Drew Eckl & Farnham was a proud sponsor of the 2018 program. Click here for more info ... Continue Reading
Law360 Spotlight: How the ELD Mandate will Feed Reptilian Tactics
Two DEF attorneys, Melody Kiella and Jennifer Parrott, discuss how electronic logging devices ("ELDs") are now required in commercial motor vehicles in their article How Vehicle Logging Devices May Fuel 'Reptile Tactics.' Melody Kiella and Jennifer Parrott, discuss how electronic logging devices ("ELDs") are now required in commercial motor vehicles in their article How Vehicle Logging Devices May Fuel 'Reptile Tactics.' This article, featured in Law360, discusses how the ELD mandate will allow lawyers using reptilian tactics to use the massive amount of data gathered to specify safety concerns and dangers caused by the driver and/or vehicle to appeal to the ... Continue Reading
Cyber Coverage May Be Affected by New and Traditional Defenses
In an article featured in DRI’s The Voice newsletter (May 2018), attorney Karen Karabinos and Eric Mull provide information on how misrepresentation on the applications for and the provisions of cyber policies may bar coverage in either first-party or third-party cyber claims. As businesses realize the importance of obtaining cyber policies, insurance carriers and insureds must be cognizant of the applications for and the provisions of cyber policies that may bar coverage in either first-party or third-party cyber claims. Some of these defenses may be new, based on specialized provisions or coverages contained in the cyber policy. Other possible defenses may be traditional ones that ... Continue Reading
Detecting Contents Fraud: A practical approach to examining an insured’s loss inventory list
Fraud remains a major issue for insurance companies, since it is discovered frequently in both legitimate and bogus claims. In both types of claims, an insured may attempt to defraud the insurer regarding either the quantity or quality of contents reportedly damaged or lost. In an article featured in the CLM Magazine, attorney Karen Karabinos provides practical approach to examining an insured's loss inventory list with co-author Dave Petrelli of TOPA Insurance Company. Read Full Article About the Author Karen Karabinos has been litigating cases for more the 25 years, with the last 16 focused on the complexities of property insurance law. She has successfully handled ... Continue Reading
How the ELD Mandate Will Fuel Reptilian Tactics and Expand Litigation
In December 2017, many motor carriers were required to comply with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2012 (the “ELD Mandate”), which ordered that commercial motor vehicles be equipped with electronic logging devices (“ELDs”) for purposes of improving compliance with hours-of-service regulations. 49 U.S.C. § 31137(a)(1). In an article featured in the American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Committee News Commercial Transportation Litigation, DEF attorneys Melody Kiella and Jennifer Parrott discuss how the new ELD mandate will fuel reptilian tactics and expand litigation. Read the full article ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham’s consumption of coffee helped raise $250,000+ for Neverthirst
Little did we know that consuming our daily dose of caffeine is making a difference around the world! A tap on our coffee maker’s “Brew Now” button provides a chance for nearly half-a-million people to tap into clean water. By consuming Roar single-serve coffee pods at the office, 2 cents of every serving goes straight to Neverthirst and helps build wells and water-filtration systems for communities in Cambodia, India and other countries. Our Roar coffee not only serves caffeine, but also happiness in knowing our consumption has helped raise over a quarter-million dollar. If you would like to learn more about this project, you can visit ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Welcome New Attorney Kristen K. Johnson
Drew Eckl & Farnham is excited to welcome attorney Kristen K. Johnson. Kristen K. Johnson practices in the firm's Financial Services and Recovery practice group. She has extensive civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts. She previously served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida in the Consumer Protection division, handling Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices claims. In addition, she has significant experience with first-party property insurance coverage, third-party tort claims, trucking and transportation law, and aviation law. She has received an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell for her high ethical standards ... Continue Reading
Recent Changes to Georgia’s Valued Policy law and Their Impact on the Claims Industry
Attorney Eric Mull from Drew Eckl & Farnham discusses recent changes to Georgia's Valued Policy law and their impact on the claims industry. Listen to the Podcast Click here to check out more podcasts from AM Best's Insurance Professionals and Claims Resource ... Continue Reading
Congratulations to attorney Lisa Higgins for her acceptance into the CLC for United Way of Coastal Georgia, Inc.
Drew Eckl & Farnham congratulates Lisa N. Higgins for her acceptance into the inaugural class of Community Leadership Council (CLC) for United Way of Coastal Georgia, Inc. She has been recognized for her commitment to serve and willingness to lead. We look forward to seeing Ms. Higgins make an impact on her neighbors and local organizations. About Lisa N. Higgins Lisa Higgins has dedicated more than a decade to the vigorous representation of clients both in and outside the courtroom. She specializes in general liability, commercial, construction, healthcare and professional malpractice, and transportation litigation. ... Continue Reading
Partner Karen Karabinos has joined the International Association of Defense Counsel
Attorney Karen Karabinos is now part of one of the most prestigious legal organizations in the world. Congratulations to Karen Karabinos for being selected to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). This organization is one of the most prestigious legal organizations in the world. It is an invitation-only association for lawyers and insurance executives who represent corporate and insurance interests around the world. This invitation is a high honor and testament to Mrs. Karabinos' professional accomplishments. Karen Karabinos has been litigating cases for more the 25 years, with the last 16 focused on the complexities of property insurance law. She has ... Continue Reading