The general liability matter involved an independent contractor working for our client’s subcontractor, who was injured while delivering supplies to a property. The property owner, after being sued by the plaintiff, filed a cross-complaint against our client, seeking indemnification under a written contract. After carefully reviewing the contract’s language and intent of the parties, the… Read more »
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Last week, KBR sponsored the 18th annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit conference at Mohegan Sun Resort & Convention Center.
Robyn Silvermintz, a partner at KBR, co-chaired the event and delivered a presentation on the “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Expanded Protections and Expected Fallout.” Fellow partner, Dianna D. McCarthy presented on “AI and Emerging Tech – Liability and Loss on the Horizon”. This bi-annual conference continues to serve as a key platform for industry… Read more »
KBR associate Diana-Marie Laventure recently participated in a New Jersey State Bar Association’s CLE seminar on “Freedom of Expression in the Workplace.”
The program covered the legal boundaries of workplace communication and expression, including state and federal employment laws, constitutional implications, and the intersection of personal expression with legal guidelines. Diana-Marie was joined by Tracy Sanders – Natural Hair and the Law and Leonard V. Jones – Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. Watch the CLE on demand… Read more »
KBR partner Jonathan Rubin will be presenting at the ASHRM Annual Conference in San Diego on Monday, October 7, 2024, alongside Mike Midgley from Munich Re Specialty.
They will be discussing the “Defense of Negligence Claims Involving Off-Label Use of Drugs and Devices.” The session will focus on clinical decision-making, risk mitigation, the importance of informed consent in off-label drug and device use, and relevant cases and legal developments in this emerging area. To learn more about the conference, click here.
KBR recently sponsored the New York City Bar Association’s 2024 Medical Malpractice Institute.
The event, chaired by KBR partner Alexander Sikoscow, covered the latest trends in medical malpractice and provided valuable insights from leading legal professionals on the shifting landscape of medicine and forward-looking best practices. Several KBR partners including Betsy Baydala, Christopher E. DiGiacinto, Edward Dondes, Mario C. Giannettino, and Christine E. Fernandez Rockwell all spoke on… Read more »
Congratulations to KBR partner Rebecca C. Kilduff on securing Summary Judgment on behalf of our client in NYS Supreme Court Nassau County!
Plaintiff alleged violations of NYS Labor Law Sections 200, 240 (1) and 241(6), as well as general negligence claims arising out of a fall at a construction site. Rebecca argued that plaintiff’s actions were the sole proximate cause of his injuries and, further, that as a subcontractor who did not direct or control the means… Read more »
KBR’s Buffalo office recently enjoyed an event on the water aboard the Grand Lady on the Buffalo River!
The scenic views made for the perfect backdrop to an enjoyable evening.
KBR attorney Belinda Dodds-Marshall will moderate a session at DRI’s 2024 Cannabis Law Virtual Seminar on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Belinda’s session, “Social Equity”, will delve into the experience of the roll-out of Social Equity programs within Adult Recreational Use Licensing legislation. It will explore the promises and realities of how Social Equity provisions within legislation has differed in Illinois, the first Adult Recreational Use state, and New York; both locations currently in the trenches… Read more »
KBR partners Jonathan D. Rubin and Alexander Sikoscow are speaking at the upcoming CSHRM Quarterly Meeting taking place on September 17, 2024.
Jon will discuss “Claims Handling and Reserving in the Current MPL Environment”, delving into key challenges and best practices for managing claims and reserves in today’s medical professional liability landscape. Alex’s presentation is on the topic of “Cross-Examining Plaintiff’s Expert Physician”, exploring tactics for challenging the credibility, qualifications, and testimony of the plaintiff’s expert physician. The… Read more »
KBR is a proud sponsor of the 18th annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit from September 24 – 25, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Convention Center in Uncasville, CT.
KBR partner Robyn Silvermintz is serving as Co-Chair of the event for the 9th year. She will also be moderating a presentation entitled, “Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Expanded Protections and Expected Fallout.” In addition, KBR partner Dianna D. McCarthy will be presenting on the topic of “AI and Emerging Tech – Liability and Loss… Read more »