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KBR senior litigation counsel Lauren M. Lundquist is speaking on a Strafford webinar panel on the topic, “Reptile Tactics in Med Mal Cases: Defense Strategies for Discovery, Witness Preparation, and Trial”, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 At 1:00 PM EDT.

The panel will discuss how to combat plaintiff’s use of “reptile” theory and tactics in medical malpractice litigation, including a discussion of strategies to prevent witnesses from being manipulated into providing damaging testimony that admits liability. Lauren is speaking alongside Ken Broda-Bahm, Ph.D. of Persuasion Strategies and Karen Shimonsky of Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer…. Read more »

KBR partner Brian Margolies recently presented at The Society Of Environmental Insurance Professionals, Inc.(SEIP) Conference in Aurora, CO.

The presentation titled “Field of Claims: Will Artificial Turf be the Next Source of PFAS Claims”, went over topics such as the presence of PFAS in artificial turf, regulatory concerns, trends and issues in defending and PFAS-related products liability claims, and issues affecting insurance coverage for such claims. Brian spoke alongside Christopher C. De Carlo… Read more »

Congratulations to KBR partner Daniel A. Schilling on securing summary judgment in a high-exposure construction litigation!

The underlying contractual dispute arose out of a construction-related incident on a project in Queens. The Owner and General Contractor sought contractual and common law indemnity from our client based upon a non-descript reference to a future indemnity agreement within the governing proposal. Dan successfully argued that, under New York law, there must be clear… Read more »

KBR partner Jonathan D. Rubin recently spoke at the Risk Management in Obstetrical Care Seminar hosted by Northwell Health, presenting on the topic “Preparation for Deposition and Trial”.

The session focused on equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary skills for deposition and trial, covering legal procedures, the importance of thorough documentation, and the need for clear and factual communication during testimony. KBR attorneys, Betsy Baydala, Christine E.F. Rockwell, Alexander Sikoscow, Janine Luckie, Rebecca A. Rychik and Stephen Schmitt, joined Jonathan for a productive… Read more »

KBR partner David Bloom recently secured summary judgment in a legal malpractice case in Nassau County.

The case involved allegations of legal malpractice and violations of New York State Judiciary Law § 487 arising from our client’s defense of an attorney in a disciplinary proceeding instituted by the New York State Grievance Committee. Our client’s client, an attorney, was suspended from the practice of law after admitting to escrow violations, misappropriation,… Read more »

Several KBR attorneys recently attended DRI Seminars.

Krupa A. Weslosky, Kurtis R. McManus, and Diana-Marie Laventure, attended DRI’s Diversity for Success Seminar and Corporate Expo, and KBR associate, Daniel W. Ishoo, attended DRI’s Young Lawyers Seminar, both of which were held in Nashville, Tennessee. The seminars were filled with important, and timely, sessions such as Authentic Diversity, AI and Implicit Bias, Shaping… Read more »