Michael's Insurance Podcast

In this bonus episode, Seth Lamden from Blank Rome LLP shares some thoughts on how policyholders might better ensure liability insurance coverage for construction defect or faulty workmanship claims. 

Michael discusses the role that George Tinker played in the decades-long dispute over whether construction defect claims are covered by CGL policies. He is joined by Seth Lamden, a partner in the Chicago office of BlankRome LLP. Excellent sound effects, with some modifications, c ...  Afficher plus

In this bonus episode, Michael Young and his legal partner Aleen Tiffany discuss strategies to protect against false certificates of insurance. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. 

Michael discusses whether certificates of insurance are really "worthless." He is joined by his HeplerBroom partner Aleen Tiffany. Excellent sound effects, with some modifications, courtesy of pyoorgoodshed ( https://freesound.org/people/pyoorgoodshed/sounds/426650/), betchkal (ht ...  Afficher plus

Michael explains the little known story behind the Illinois Supreme Court's landmark decision in Maryland Casualty Co. v. Peppers, one of the first cases in the country to recognize an insured's right in some instances to independent defense counsel. You can read the decision her ...  Afficher plus