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Day: November 20, 2017

Timely legal insights, case updates, and industry perspectives from our attorneys to help you stay informed and prepared.

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Legislation will Lead to Big Change in Insurance Defense Landscape

A new piece of legislation will create big changes in the landscape of Virginia Liability Auto Insurance Coverage, and will significantly impact the defense of our clients in claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, particularly in the context of UM/UIM claims. Virginia Senate Bill 754 introduced by Sen. Mark Obenshain removes Virginia’s longstanding credit/offset for […]

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The Ripple Effect of Hampton v. Meyer – A Recent Supreme Court of Virginia Decision Changing Misnomer Law

Written by Stephanie Cook, Esq. Edited by Bill Pfund, Esq. A somewhat recent decision by the Supreme Court of Virginia has turned the definition of a misnomer upside down and created quite a wave of plaintiffs attempting to save their cause of action by having their mistake of naming the wrong defendant declared a misnomer. […]

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Brian Cafritz Named to Advisory Board of SERMA

Chicago, IL, June 6, 2022 — The Sports and Entertainment Risk Management Alliance (SERMA) announces the appointments of Scott W. Bermack, Weber Gallagher co-chair of the firm’s General Liability Practice and managing partner of the New York Office, and KPM LAW’s Brian A. Cafritz, Esq., Managing Partner of the firm’s Leisure & Entertainment Litigation Group […]

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Balancing Interests: Reimbursements for Rental Vehicles After an Accident

After an automobile accident, it can often be difficult for those involved to find a replacement vehicle.  The Virginia General Assembly addressed this fact with the implementation of Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-66, which provides reimbursement to a non-at-fault party for costs associated with a temporary rental vehicle.  In drafting this code section, the General […]

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Update on Virginia Marijuana Law

Written by Brian Clarry, Esq. Edited by Bill Pfund, Esq. Last spring, I wrote an article discussing the law of punitive damages in Virginia in the civil litigation context. I focused on the issue of a defendant’s intoxication at the time of a motor vehicle accident. Under Virginia common law, intoxication does not necessarily establish […]

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The Appraisal Process and Partial Coverage Denials:  Craun clarifies Coates

Written by Gary Reinhardt, Esq. Public adjusters and their contractor allies look for potential claims.  For example, they find a roof in poor condition, inspect it, and invariably find hail or wind damage.  However, just as likely, the roof has damage from other causes.  Despite that, the public adjuster writes up an estimate including everything […]

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