Author: Lauren DeMichiel

KBR partner Brian Margolies will be speaking on the panel titled “Systemic Risk and Uninsurable Risks: What Are the Options for Risk Management” at the 38th Annual Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association Conference in Savannah, GA, held from April 3 – 5, 2024.

The session will delve into underwriting challenges presented by prevailing environmental risks, while evaluating the available options for managing such risks. Brian is speaking alongside Patrick Kelahan – H2M Architects and Engineers and John Vratsinas – Atlantic Risk Management.

Join Betsy Baydala, partner at KBR, for an engaging webinar hosted by AHRMNY on March 28th from 12:00 – 1:30 PM EDT.

The session, titled “Artificial Intelligence: The Risk is not Artificial,” will delve into the varieties of AI employed within healthcare institutions, examining their roles in risk management and damage prevention. Additionally, it will assess AI’s influence on the insurance industry and its handling of medical malpractice claims. Betsy is speaking alongside Janell Forget – UMass… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR senior litigation counsel Alyssa M. Schiffhauer on obtaining a case dismissal in a medical malpractice action!

Alyssa was successful in obtaining a full dismissal of plaintiff’s suit, sounding in negligence, medical malpractice and violations of the Public Health Law related to a patient’s independent transfer from bed to wheelchair despite having been told to call for assistance and wait for a nurse. Expert testimony supported defendant’s argument that appropriate fall prevention protocols… Read more »

Join KBR partner Mario C. Giannettino at the CSHRM Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Mario will be speaking on the topic, “Nurse Staffing Ratios: A Solution or Mandating the Impossible?”, which will discuss the legislative response to one of the most pressing concerns facing healthcare organizations – mainly finding and retaining staff in a time of significant employment upheaval and competition for talent.  This seminar will discuss staffing mandates… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR partners Nicole Sheth and Michael Perlis on obtaining a Motion for Summary Adjudication on behalf of our client!

The case revolved around whether virtually any reservation of rights as to coverage created a conflict which entitled the insureds to select their own counsel at the expense of the insurers. The Court agreed that not every conflict of interest means the insured gets their own independent counsel, especially when our client had reserved rights.

Ruth Corcoran, a partner at KBR, will be moderating a roundtable discussion at the Crittenden Medical Conference taking place in Charleston, SC  from April 8-10, 2024 on the topic “Nuclear Verdicts”.

The session will focus on the significance of nuclear verdicts, assess recent trends, and offer practical solutions for claims professionals to proactively address the challenges posed by these high-stakes judgments within their organizations. She will be speaking alongside Jeffrey Gerson – MedPro Group and Rosemarie White – Optum. To learn more about the conference, click… Read more »

Celebrating International Women’s Day at KBR!

At KBR, we have always had a culture where female lawyers take their fair place in the composite of our legal talent generally and upper tiers specifically. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion not only enriches our work environment but enhances the quality and dimension of the legal services we provide. As we commemorate… Read more »