May 28: What to Expect from a Fire Expert

Title:
What to Expect from a Fire Expert

Description:
Kris Cherevas, Greg Beutz, and Dan Bonelli of Pete Fowler Construction Services will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "What to Expect from a Fire Expert."

This webinar will examine the systematic approach used in fire origin and cause investigations. The presenters will outline the differences between public and private fire investigators, discuss the role of industry standards such as NFPA 921 and 1033, and explain how fire patterns and scientific analysis are used to determine a fire’s origin and cause.

The presenters will also address how expert findings should be integrated into property damage assessments and into the overall legal strategy in subrogation and liability claims.

Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, May 28, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

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Credit:
1 credit hour in California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Kris Cherevas is a Member of Cozen O’Connor. He presents on fire origin and cause investigations, distinctions between public and private investigators, and the application of NFPA standards.
• Greg Beutz is a presenter from Pete Fowler Construction Services. He discusses fire pattern analysis, scientific methodologies, and integration of findings into property damage assessments.
• Dan Bonelli is a presenter from Pete Fowler Construction Services. He addresses expert roles in subrogation and liability claims and the use of investigative results in legal strategy.

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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
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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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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
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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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July 15: When Going Green Goes Bad – Solar Panel Fires

The webinar will examine the common causes of fires involving solar panel array systems. The presenters will outline various types of solar array system failures and explain how subrogation lawyers can analyze and pursue fire-related claims in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The webinar will also discuss best practices for handling subrogation claims related to solar panel system array fires.

Title:
When Going Green Goes Bad – Solar Panel Fires
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

July 15, 2025 

11:00 a.m. ET 

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Credit:

CE is approved in TX, FL, WV, DE, and WY. 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:

Philip J. Berens, Benjamin Kim, and Andrew J. Thoresen of Oracle Forensics.

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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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March 21: April Showers Bring May Flowers and Roof Leak Claims

This webinar will discuss various types of residential and commercial roof systems and materials, and examine issues with material defects and workmanship that can lead to leaks and roof failures. The presenters also will review the barriers and defenses to potential subrogation actions for roof defects and apply the principles to two real-world examples.

Title:
April Showers Bring May Flowers and Roof Leak Claims
Description:

Webinar Date+Time:

March 21, 2025 11:00 a.m. ET 

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Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, WV, DE, and RI. 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:

Jake P. Skaggs and Jason Johnston of Scout Forensics

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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 14: Fireplaces and Chimneys: Common Failures and Subrogation Recovery

Erick Kirker and Leo Herrmann of Leo Herrmann’s Fireplace and Chimney Service Inc. will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Fireplaces and Chimneys: Common Failures and Subrogation Recovery."
The webinar will focus on common fireplace and chimney problems associated with site-built and factory built fireplaces that cause building fires. The presenters will discuss the anatomy of fireplaces and chimneys and provide examples of common problems and failure modes. The presenters will also provide information on identifying and seeking subrogation recovery for covered damages.
Title:
Fireplaces and Chimneys: Common Failures and Subrogation Recovery

Webinar Date+Time:

November 14, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, GA, WV, 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.

Speaker:

Erick J. Kirker

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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 5: Hot Potato Issues – Arson, Accidental Fires, and Arbitration

Cozen O'Connor's Canadian-based subrogation attorneys will cover steps and strategies used to overcome difficulties with subrogated claims that relate to arson and accidental fires. The presenters will also discuss tips and tricks to remember when dealing with arbitration clauses.
Title:
Hot Potato Issues – Arson, Accidental Fires, and Arbitration

Webinar Date+Time:

November 5, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET
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Credit:

Canadian Insurance Continuing Education credit is being applied for approval. CE is approved in the following states: FL, TX, NC, and WV. CLE is approved in the following states: PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Charles-Khalil Batrouny
• Frances A. Kleuskens

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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 8: Product Liability in Canada and Quebec

Cozen O'Connor's Canadian-based subrogation attorneys will provide a comprehensive overview to help insurers manage, safeguard, and advance subrogated product liability claims across Canada. The webinar will cover the general principles of product liability law in Canada and key statutes including the Quebec Civil Code. The presenters will also discuss recent decisions in Canadian product liability cases.
Title:
Product Liability in Canada and Quebec

Webinar Date+Time:

October 8, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET
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Credit:

Canadian Insurance Continuing Education credit is being applied for approval. CE is approved in TX, NC, and WV. CLE is approved in the following states: PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

Michael Bailey
David Huard

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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 25: Practical Issues in Subrogation Claims: Efficiently Advancing Claims & Quantifying Your Damages

Canadian-based subrogation attorneys will discuss common issues that arise during litigation and strategies to effectively and efficiently move your case towards a conclusion. 

The webinar will focus on two issues in every subrogation claim: 1) how to quickly advance your claim towards a recovery, and 2) how to properly assess what your damages are worth. The presenters will also provide a primer on the law of damages to property, and how this impacts the assessment of the value of a subrogated claim.
Title:
Practical Issues in Subrogation Claims: Efficiently Advancing Claims & Quantifying Your Damages

Webinar Date+Time:

July 25, 2024

11:00 a.m. ET

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Credit:

CE is approved in the following states: FL, TX, NC, GA, WV, and WA. CLE is approved in the following states: PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. Canadian Insurance Continuing Education credit is being applied for approval. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

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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: Subrogating Business Interruption Claims

W. Gustin Vandiford and Conrad Biegel of MDD Forensic Accountants will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Subrogating Business Interruption Claims."
This webinar will provide an overview of business interruption claims and the subrogation process from a legal and accounting perspective. The presentation will address key concepts, information to request, ways to strengthen a case or evaluate a demand, and the potential pitfalls of business income loss quantification. The presenters will provide real-world examples of subrogated claims, including those involving contractors, mixed-used commercial/residential properties, hotels, retailers, resorts, and restaurants.
Title:
Subrogating Business Interruption Claims

Webinar Date+Time:

June 18, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in FL, 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:

W. Gustin Vandiford

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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 11: What is Your Malfunction? Exploring Circumstantial Theories of Liability, Res Ipsa Loquitur, and Malfunctions

Jonathan Levy and Matthew F. Policastro will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "What is Your Malfunction? Exploring Circumstantial Theories of Liability, Res Ipsa Loquitur, and Malfunctions."
This webinar will discuss circumstantial theories of recovery in subrogation cases. The presentation will focus on Res Ipsa Loquitor and the Malfunction Theory, two different tools available to subrogating plaintiffs when direct evidence of a defendant’s negligence is lacking. The presenters will highlight real-world applications of these doctrines showing how they play out in litigation and discuss how to strategically utilize these tools to prevail against recovery targets in litigation.
Title:
What is Your Malfunction? Exploring Circumstantial Theories of Liability, Res Ipsa Loquitur, and Malfunctions

Webinar Date+Time:

April 11, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET Free Continuing Legal Education 

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Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, WV, 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:

Jonathan Levy 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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March 13: Shades of Gray: Ethical Issues in Property Damage Claims and Recoveries

This webinar will provide a virtual tour through the various ethical issues that can frequently arise in property damage claims. The presenters will discuss how and why these issues can appear, and how they impact your first party and recovery claims. The webinar will also use case studies as examples of post-recovery issues, and the ethics after subrogation.
Title:
Shades of Gray: Ethical Issues in Property Damage Claims and Recoveries

Webinar Date+Time:

March 13, 2024
11:00 a.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, GA, WV, 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:

Ashley Bauerle
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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October 12: Turn “On” Your Camera: Strategies for Zoom Mediations

This webinar will focus on the mediation process for subrogation claims through remote platforms, with an emphasis on Zoom. 

The presenters will discuss ways to evaluate if Zoom is right for your mediation, the requirements and preparation needed for Zoom mediation, and how to effectively present your subrogation claim through a remote mediation. The presenters will also highlight some lessons learned, best practices, and discuss logistics when participating in Zoom mediations.
Title:
Turn “On” Your Camera: Strategies for Zoom Mediations

Webinar Date+Time:

October 12, 2023
11:00 a.m. ET - 12:00 p.m. ET
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Credit:

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

Speakers:

• Suzanne C. Radcliff
• Joseph F. Rich

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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 7: You Snooze, You [could] Lose: Timing Issues for Construction Defect Claims

The webinar will focus on construction defect claims in general, the notice of claim process, definitions (e.g., construction professional, improvement to real property, substantial completion), and latent defects. The presenters will discuss the effect of how statutes of limitations and statutes of repose dictate the time a cla
imant must assert a claim.
Title:
You Snooze, You [could] Lose: Timing Issues for Construction Defect Claims

Webinar Date+Time:

September 7, 2023
11:00 a.m. ET - 12:00 p.m. ET
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Credit:

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

Speakers:

Susie Lloyd, an associate in the Cozen O'Connor's Commercial Litigation Group
Benjamin Migliorino, Unified Building Sciences & Engineering, 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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July 19: Subrogation Opportunities Connected to Construction Claims

The webinar will focus on the various insurance policies, such as inland marine, builder’s risk, and wrap-up insurance involved with construction claims. The presenters will discuss potentially responsible parties, defenses, and coverage issues that arise in construction-related claims. The presenters will use unique case studies to identify insurance issues and potential subrogation and recovery opportunities.
Title:
Subrogation Opportunities Connected to Construction Claims

Webinar Date+Time:

July 19, 2023
11:00 a.m. ET - 12:00 p.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in FL, TX, NC, WV, 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:

• Robert W. Phelan
• Jake P. Skaggs

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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 11: Demystifying Subrogation in Quebec, and the Bedrock of Recovery Claims: the Insured Location

Michael Bailey and David S. Huard will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Demystifying Subrogation in Quebec, and the Bedrock of Recovery Claims: the Insured."
These Canadian-based subrogation attorneys will explain the law surrounding the pursuit of subrogated claims in Quebec, and underpinning the insured’s various rights and obligations within actions pursuing recovery of insured and uninsured losses. The webinar will also provide meaningful, practical insights into how Quebec subrogation is best and successfully pursued, and how to work with the insured to foster an ally in the pursuit of recovery.
Title:
Demystifying Subrogation in Quebec, and the Bedrock of Recovery Claims: the Insured Location

Webinar Date+Time:

July 11, 2023

11:00 a.m. ET - 12:00 p.m. ET
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Credit:

Canadian Insurance Continuing Education credit is being applied for approval. CE is approved in the following states: FL, TX, NC, WV, DE, and WA. CLE is approved in the following states: PA, NY, TX, IL, NV, and CA. You may be able to self-apply for credit in some other states.

Speakers:

• Michael Bailey
• David Huard

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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 21: Florida Insurance and Bad Faith Reform Update

This webinar will review recent legislative changes in Florida that impact insurance claims and bad faith lawsuits. The presenters will discuss how these changes affect claims with time-limited demands, insurance claims involving multiple claimants, the standards for bad faith, and the anticipated impact of these reforms.
Title:
Florida Insurance and Bad Faith Reform Update

Webinar Date+Time:

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
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Credit:

• CE is approved in NC, GA, TX, FL, DE, WA, 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:

• John David Dickenson
• Chad A. Pasternack

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June 15: Managing Time and Evidence to Maximize Subrogation Recoveries in Canada

Our Canadian-based subrogation attorneys will provide an overview of the Canadian limitations landscape. The presenters will provide tips for diarizing limitation periods in claim files, and identifying different types of documents that could vary a governing limitation period. The presenters will also discuss the background and current state of the Doctrine of Spoliation in Canada, and how it can impact recovery. The presentation will include case law examples and tips to protect claims and avoid evidentiary problems in pursuing recovery.
Title:
Managing Time and Evidence to Maximize Subrogation Recoveries in Canada

Webinar Date+Time:

June 15, 2023
11:00 am ET - 12:00 pm ET
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Credit:

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

Speakers:

Zachary Cooper
Daniel A. Fiorita

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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 13: Florida Tort Reform 2023: What Subrogation Professionals Need to Know

In this webinar, subrogation professionals will learn about the recent changes to the Statute of Limitations, Modified Comparative Fault, and the Statute of Response in Florida that were recently enacted by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by the governor. 

The presenters will outline the major changes, compare the changes to prior laws and rules, and discuss some practical implications and legal issues resulting from the changes in the law.
Title:
Florida Tort Reform 2023: What Subrogation Professionals Need to Know

Webinar Date+Time:

June 13, 2023
11:30 a.m. ET - 12:30 p.m. ET
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Credit:

CE is approved in FL, 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:

Joshua R. Goodman and Joseph F. Rich.

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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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