Program Chair(s)
Gord McGuire
Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP
Deborah Berlach
Stieber Berlach LLP
Insurance disputes raise distinctive challenges and can lead to very significant awards and settlements.
This program offers a rare opportunity to civil litigators, insurance counsel, in-house counsel, corporate advisors and paralegals who are already involved in these disputes, or who wish to explore the practice opportunities they present.
An experienced faculty, representing both plaintiff’s and defendant’s/insurer’s perspectives, will guide you through the key issues and challenges in this area.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Anatomy of an insurance policy and principles of interpretation. General liability, auto and homeowners’ policies
The duty to defend applications
The duty of good faith and punitive damages
Tricky procedural issues and the New Simplified Procedure
Priority disputes and apportionment
Coverage issues arising from COVID-19
Distinctive features of the Errors and Omissions policy
Quantifying business interruption claims: tips from practitioners and an accountant with specialized expertise. Understanding and using accountants’ reports
Directors’ and officers’ coverage and liability: an update
Cyber insurance
Ethical and professional issues for legal professionals in insurance disputes
Who Should Attend
Civil litigation lawyers (plaintiffs’ and defence/insurers’) in Ontario
In-house corporate and litigation counsel in Ontario
Possibly: paralegals and litigation law clerks in Ontario
Faculty
Program Chairs
Gord McGuire
Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP
Deborah Berlach
Stieber Berlach LLP
Instructors
Agenda
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Recorded: Mar 24, 2021
$695 + HST
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| Substantive | 5h 40m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h |
| Total | 6h 40m |
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