March 11: Faulty Workmanship in Property Insurance: Coverage Exclusions and Emerging Trends

Title:
Faulty Workmanship in Property Insurance: Coverage Exclusions and Emerging Trends
Description:
This free Cozen O’Connor webinar will explore how faulty workmanship is treated under first‑party property insurance policies, including definitions, coverage fundamentals, common exclusions, real‑world claim scenarios, and emerging case law trends. Practical insights will be shared for effectively managing and resolving these claims.
Webinar Date+Time:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
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Credit:

• CLE is approved in NY, PA, TX, IL, NV, and CA.
• MN CLE has been applied for approval.
• CE is approved in TX, FL, NC, OK, and NV.
• You may be able to self‑apply for credit in other states.

Speakers:

• Paul Ferland, Co‑Chair, Property Insurance Group
  
• Josh Tumen, Member

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has more than 1000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm represents leading global corporations and ambitious middle‑market companies through 35 offices across two continents.

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February 24: Safeguarding Privilege: Managing Attorney Communications in Claims Files

Safeguarding Privilege: Managing Attorney Communications in Claims Files

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar – Register Now!

Webinar Date & Time:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

Description:
This webinar will explore how attorney‑client privilege and work‑product protections apply to materials in insurance claim files, with a focus on best practices for safeguarding these materials. The presenters will review two notable cases that raised concerns by offering reduced protection for attorney communications in claim files. They will also provide an in‑depth analysis of those decisions, including whether and how other jurisdictions have followed them since their 2013 and 2014 rulings. The program will highlight key cases from the past decade and conclude with practical strategies insurance companies can use to maintain privilege moving forward.

Please click here to register for this webinar.

Credit Information

CLE: Approved in NY, PA, TX, IL, NV, and CA.
MN CLE has been applied for approval.
You may be able to self‑apply for credit in other states.

CE: Approved in FL, NC, and NV.
CE/CLE information will be collected when you join the webinar.

Speakers

Ashley Eldridge
Counsel
(704) 348‑3476
aeldridge@cozen.com

Tracey A. Jordan
Counsel
(305) 358‑5503
tjordan@cozen.com

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About Cozen O’Connor

Cozen O’Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has more than 1000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm advises clients on sophisticated legal matters across litigation, corporate, and regulatory practices, serving global corporations and middle‑market companies through 35 offices across two continents.

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February 19: When Trees Attack: Subrogation Strategies for Fallen Tree Claims

This webinar will provide an in-depth examination of subrogation opportunities arising from fallen tree claims. The presenters will focus on the legal and factual issues that determine liability, including tree ownership and control, maintenance obligations, notice, and the distinction between “act of God” defenses and actionable negligence. 

 The presenters will use real-world case examples to outline best practices for early investigation, documentation, and emphasize the importance of using an arborist expert to evaluate tree condition and causation. The webinar will further address common defenses in tree-related property damage claims and strategies for effectively countering them. 

Attendees will leave with actionable insights to strengthen claim investigations, improve negotiation positions, and support successful subrogation outcomes.

Title:
When Trees Attack: Subrogation Strategies for Fallen Tree Claims
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

February 19, 2026
12:00 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

• CE is approved in FL, NC, TX, and WV.
• CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA.
• You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Jennifer Carosi, Cozen O'Connor Associate
• Natalie Keusseyan, Cozen O'Connor Member
• Michael-Gerold Neumann of Forstmeister Consultants LLC

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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January 29: Review of Significant D&O Cases for the Second Half of 2025

Title:
Review of Significant D&O Cases for the Second Half of 2025
Description:
This webinar will discuss the most significant D&O coverage cases from the second half of 2025. The presenters will examine the impact of these cases on the D&O coverage environment and provide key takeaways from these cases to assist in the handling of D&O insurance claims. Among other topics, the presenters will address how courts have recently interpreted and applied Subsidiary Exclusions, Prior Acts Exclusions, Criminal Acts Exclusions, and allocation-related issues.

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, January 29, 2026 

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET 

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Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, and NC.
CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA.
You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Gary L. Gassman Co-Vice Chair, Global Insurance Department, Cozen O'Connor
Rafael Rivera, Jr., Member, Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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December 16: AI & Insurance Law: Legal Challenges, Compliance, and Industry Transformation

Title:
AI & Insurance Law: Legal Challenges, Compliance, and Industry Transformation
Description:
This webinar will focus on the tools needed to navigate the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and insurance law. The presenters will discuss how generative AI, machine learning, and large language models are transforming the insurance industry, enabling faster decision-making, enhanced customer engagement, and new forms of risk analysis. The presenters will also highlight real-world examples of AI adoption by insurers, key legal trends, the impact of automation on claims handling, and the anticipated emergence of AI-driven fraud, such as deepfakes and synthetic evidence.

Webinar Date+Time:

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, NC and NV. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Tiffany Bustamante, Co-Chair, Bad Faith Group, Cozen O'Connor
Abigail C. Horvat, Associate, Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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December 11: Spontaneous Combustion Fires

This webinar will explore the complexities and strategies utilized when investigating and seeking recovery from third parties responsible for causing property damage losses resulting from spontaneous combustion fires. The presenters will discuss the common issues that arise and highlight pertinent case studies and legal precedents. The presenters will also focus on forensic testing, the challenges posed by evidence handling, and the investigational tactics needed to make successful recoveries.

Title:
Spontaneous Combustion Fires
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

December 11, 2025
11:00 a.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, and WV.
CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA.
You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Kyle Reich, Kyle Rice, and Doug Byron of FAST Inc.

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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November 13: Choosing the Right Fire Investigator

Title:
Choosing the Right Fire Investigator
Description:
This webinar will explore the process of selecting a qualified fire investigator and emphasize the legal, technical, and procedural standards that govern fire origin and cause investigations. The presenters will outline the roles and responsibilities of investigators in both criminal and civil contexts, and highlight the importance of certifications such as those from the IAAI and compliance with NFPA 1033 and NFPA 921. 

The webinar will delve into the requisite knowledge areas, the scientific method, and the integration of multidisciplinary experts to ensure thorough and defensible investigations, and address the preparation of expert reports, adherence to federal rules, and the challenges posed by Daubert standards in court.

Webinar Date+Time:

November 13, 2025
11:00 a.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, GA, and WV. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Jonathan Levy and John Knapp of FireTech Inc.

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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October 29: Hail of a Problem: Holding the Line Against the Hail Claim Hustle

Title:
Hail of a Problem: Holding the Line Against the Hail Claim Hustle 

This webinar will focus on tools to navigate the rising wave of hail claim disputes. The presenters will discuss common ways contractors and public adjusters often distort the hail claims process through padded repair scopes, manipulated documentation, and strategic delays that pressure insurers into higher payouts.

The presenters will provide insight into jurisdiction-specific red flags, regulatory trends, and practical claim-handling techniques to defend against opportunistic claims, while maintaining compliance and fairness. The webinar will also highlight key legal trends, including the rise of Assignment of Benefits, expanded restrictions on unauthorized adjusting, and growing bad faith risks in hail-prone states.

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, NC, OR, and NV. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Paul C. Ferland, Co-Chair, Property Insurance Group, Cozen O'Connor
Ashley Eldridge, Counsel, Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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October 22: Evaluating Fire Losses from First-Party Property and Subrogation Perspectives

This webinar will explore the intersection of first-party property insurance coverage and subrogation investigations regarding fire losses. The presenters will discuss key topics such as evaluating the scope and extent of damages, causation, common policy terms, valuation, and relevant statutes. The presenters will also address the legal hurdles to recovery, such as liability insurance limits, comparative fault, and subrogation waivers.

Title:
Evaluating Fire Losses from First-Party Property and Subrogation Perspectives
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in NC and FL. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Josh Tumen, Member
Cameron D. Young, Associate

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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September 11: Evaluating Construction Losses from Subrogation and First-Party Property Perspectives

This webinar will delve into the multifaceted aspects of subrogation and insurance coverage investigations regarding construction-related property damage. The presenters will share the practical tools and insights needed to effectively manage, evaluate, and resolve construction-related property damage claims. The presenters will also discuss the overlap between insurance coverage and subrogation investigations in these types of claims.

Title:
Evaluating Construction Losses from Subrogation and First-Party Property Perspectives
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

September 11, 2025
11:00 a.m. ET - 12:00 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in TX, NC, and FL. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Paul C. Ferland and Matthew F. Policastro

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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September 25: When Accidents Happen: Defending Against Premises Claims

Description: This webinar will provide a comprehensive understanding of premises liability law in Texas and California. The webinar will cover key legal frameworks, including the statutory and case law foundations, and identify the five elements of an invitee claim in Texas. The presenters will discuss entrant classifications, defense doctrines, and compare Texas and California premises liability standards. The presenters will also highlight practical strategies for defending and resolving claims.

Title:
When Accidents Happen: Defending Against Premises Claims

Webinar Date+Time:

Thursday, September 25, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, NC, and OR. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Steven Moreno, Associate, Cozen O'Connor
• Evan Schweitzer, Associate, Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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September 17: Estoppel 101: What is Estoppel and How Do We Avoid It?

This webinar will explore the concept of estoppel and clarify the distinction between the common law doctrines of estoppel and waiver, which are often used interchangeably but are fundamentally very different. The presenters will focus on contractual and equitable estoppel in Illinois, Florida, and Texas, and address ways of avoiding it. The presenters will examine an insurer’s duty to settle and respond to settlement demands and discuss how to defend against a consent judgment when the insurer is providing a defense under a reservation of rights.

Title:
Estoppel 101: What is Estoppel and How Do We Avoid It?
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, NC, DE, and IL. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Wendy N. Enerson, Regional Manager, Global Insurance Department – Midwest/South, Cozen O'Connor
• Michael Weiss, Associate, Marketing Department, Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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August 12: Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2025

This webinar will discuss the most significant D&O coverage cases for the first half of 2025. The presenters will focus on the impact of these cases on the D&O coverage environment and provide key takeaways to assist in handling D&O insurance claims. Among other topics, the presenters will address how courts have recently interpreted and applied Prior Acts Exclusions, Changes in Exposure Provisions, Prior Notice Exclusions, and Related Claims Provisions.

Title:
Review of Significant D&O Cases for the First Half of 2025
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in NC and FL. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

By:

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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August 20: Equipment Breakdown Coverage: When Does Machine or Equipment Failure Become a Covered Breakdown?

Title:
Equipment Breakdown Coverage: When Does Machine or Equipment Failure Become a Covered Breakdown?
Description:
This webinar will provide an overview of Equipment Breakdown Coverage, focusing on how it became its own type of coverage, and distinct from a typical property policy. The presenters will discuss the similarities and differences between these two types of policies, as well as their connection during the claims handling process. The webinar will also focus on the main types of coverage afforded by Equipment Breakdown Policies, and provide insight into common exclusions and examples of covered breakdowns.

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in TX, NC, FL, and DE. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Paul C. Ferland, Co-Chair, Property Insurance Group - Cozen O'Connor
Lauren Berenbaum, CIPP/US, Associate - Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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July 30: Colorado Insurance: Navigating Auto Insurance Disclosures Under C.R.S. § 10-3-1117

The webinar will provide general education on Colorado’s auto liability insurance disclosure requirements. The presenters will discuss the monetary penalties imposed on insurers who fail to comply and possible defenses to lawsuits brought to recover the penalty. The presenters will also offer strategies for reducing exposure through internal protocols, third-party administrator (TPA) procedures, and education of claims handlers.

Title:
Colorado Insurance: Navigating Auto Insurance Disclosures Under C.R.S. § 10-3-1117
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
8:30 – 9:30 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, and NC. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Christopher S. Clemenson
• Joseph E. Okon

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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June 18: Challenges of Subrogation Involving Electric Vehicles

This webinar will explore subrogation opportunities and challenges related to fire losses involving electric vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries. The presenters will address the unique issues associated with battery fires and the common reasons for failure. The presenters will also share strategies for conducting thorough investigations, selecting the right experts, and overcoming challenges specific to these claims in the evolving field of subrogation and recovery.

Title:
Challenges of Subrogation Involving Electric Vehicles
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

June 18, 2025

11:00 a.m. ET 

Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, and WA. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Andrew Dorr, Associate, Cozen O'Connor
Julie Line, Member, Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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June 11: Rigger and Trucker Liability

This webinar will focus on new and developing trends in trucking and rigging claims and how to coordinate defense efforts before litigation for the best outcome. The presenters will provide an overview of rigger and trucker liability and discuss common risks and legal considerations associated with these types of claims.

Title:
Rigger and Trucker Liability
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in FL, NC, and DE. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

By:

Stephanie Chesney Valerie Sworn

Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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June 25: Battery Energy Storage Systems: Market Trends and Insurance Coverage Issues

This webinar will provide technical insight, financial perspectives, and discuss the insurance coverage issues associated with Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”). As the BESS landscape continues to evolve rapidly, it is reshaping the renewable energy sector. While BESS is essential for the global shift towards renewables, it also presents unique challenges for asset owners and the insurance market. The presenters will discuss these challenges and dive deeper into the technology, implementation, and limitations of BESS.

Title:
Battery Energy Storage Systems: Market Trends and Insurance Coverage Issues
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

8:30 – 9:30 AM PT
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, DE, and WA. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Josh Tumen, Member, Cozen O'Connor
• Timothy Dowden, Senior Vice President, Renewable Energy & Power, J.S. Held
• Daniel Williams, Senior Vice President, Forensic Accounting, J.S. Held

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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May 14: Ensuing Loss Provisions in Property Insurance Policies

This webinar will provide an overview of ensuing loss provisions in property insurance policies. The presenters will discuss policy interpretation and provide sample policy language designed to aid in handling first-party property insurance coverage matters. The presenters will also discuss recent significant case law.

Title:
Ensuing Loss Provisions in Property Insurance Policies
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
Free Continuing Legal Education Webinar - Register Now!

Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, and NC. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Paul Ferland Co-Chair, Property Insurance Group, Cozen O'Connor
• Josh Tumen, Member, Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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April 9: Cars & Courts: Subrogating Unusual Auto Claims and in Unusual Courts

Title:
 Cars & Courts: Subrogating Unusual Auto Claims and in Unusual Courts
Description:
The webinar will focus on the complexities of subrogation involving motor vehicles, including automobile fires, crashes into buildings, and parking garages. The presenters will review the intersection of subrogation claims with Surrogate’s Court, and the role of executors, estates, and guardians. The presenters will also discuss procedural issues that can arise on a subrogation claim with a potentially bankrupt target.

Webinar Date+Time:

April 9, 2025
11:00 a.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, DE, and WA. CLE is approved in PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Kristy Miller and Robert W. Phelan

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Cozen O'Connor, established in 1970 and ranked among the top 100 law firms in America, has 750 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions.

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