Recent Developments in Disaster Coverage Litigation: Leading Lawyers on Analyzing Disputes, Evaluating Insurance Policies, and Understanding Recent Litigation Trends (Inside the Minds)

Recent Developments in Disaster Coverage Litigation provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for litigating insurance coverage disputes. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the different stages of resolving disaster coverage claims and the key considerations for each stage. These top lawyers reveal their advice on thoroughly reviewing insurance policies by identifying key issues such as triggers of coverage, length of coverage, scope of coverage, and applicable exclusions. From investigating cause of loss to determining the amount the insured is entitled to recover under the policy, these authors offer tips on navigating the complicated legal questions that arise in disaster coverage litigation. These leaders also comment on the challenges of presenting evidence to the jury, the process of hiring the right experts, and the importance of staying abreast of new developments in evolving legal issues. Additionally, this book discusses the impact of recent disasters on insurance coverage disputes, including the Gulf Coast oil spill and the Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-changing area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Garth Gersten, Of Counsel, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC - "Getting Back to the Basics in a "Big" Case: Thoughts on Disaster Coverage Litigation"
2. Stevan D. Phillips, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP - "Understanding Significant Insurance Coverage Issues That Currently Arise in Natural Disasters"
3. R. Brent Cooper, Named Shareholder, Cooper & Scully PC - "New Approaches and Challenges for Disaster Coverage Attorneys"
4. Ernest Martin Jr., Partner, Haynes and Boone LLP - "What to Look Out for in Today's Commercial Property Policies"
5. Peter M. Gillon, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP - "Concurrent Causation and Other Key Issues in Today's Disaster Coverage Cases"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Back to Basics Checklist
Appendix B: In re World Trade Center Disaster Site Litigation