Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP https://www.kbrlaw.com/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:58:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.kbrlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-KBR-favicon-32x32.png Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP https://www.kbrlaw.com/ 32 32 KBR Secures Regulatory Win for Risk Retention Groups https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-secures-regulatory-win-for-risk-retention-groups/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:57:59 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6285 KBR congratulates Robert Benjamin and Matthew Masi on securing summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama in a significant case against the Texas Department of Insurance The matter addressed the application of the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution on the Liability Risk Retention Act. KBR successfully obtained summary... Read more »

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]]> KBR congratulates Robert Benjamin and Matthew Masi on securing summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama in a significant case against the Texas Department of Insurance

The matter addressed the application of the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution on the Liability Risk Retention Act. KBR successfully obtained summary judgment holding that the non-domiciliary state (Texas) lacked the power to second-guess regulatory decisions made by the RRG’s domiciliary state (Alabama).

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]]> Discrimination and Disability Accommodation Cases Surge to Record Highs https://www.kbrlaw.com/discrimination-and-disability-accommodation-cases-surge-to-record-highs/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:21:08 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6281 The post Discrimination and Disability Accommodation Cases Surge to Record Highs appeared first on Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP.

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]]> KBR attorney Alexander Sikoscow secures a unanimous defense verdict in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, Queens County. https://www.kbrlaw.com/congratulations-to-kbr-attorney-alexander-sikoscow-on-securing-a-unanimous-defense-verdict-in-a-medical-malpractice-matter-in-supreme-court-queens-county/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:04:09 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6273 In this case, KBR represented a neuroradiologist in a medical malpractice action involving the interpretation of a contrast-enhanced neck MRA. Plaintiff alleged that our client failed to properly interpret and report the extent of carotid artery stenosis on the study, resulting in the absence of surgical intervention and a subsequent stroke one year later. Claimed... Read more »

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]]> In this case, KBR represented a neuroradiologist in a medical malpractice action involving the interpretation of a contrast-enhanced neck MRA.

Plaintiff alleged that our client failed to properly interpret and report the extent of carotid artery stenosis on the study, resulting in the absence of surgical intervention and a subsequent stroke one year later. Claimed injuries included dominant hand weakness, difficulties with word retrieval, and an inability to read more than a few words at a time.

Through live in-court radiologic demonstrations, it was established that the stenosis was properly measured and accurately reported. Through expert testimony, it was demonstrated how the neck MRA interpreted by our client in fact revealed mild stenosis while a neck CTA preformed three days earlier revealed severe stenosis.

The jury returned a verdict in favor of our client within 30 minutes.

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]]> Federal Court Confirms Inability of Non-Domiciliary States to Regulate Risk Retention Groups https://www.kbrlaw.com/federal-court-confirms-inability-of-non-domiciliary-states-to-regulate-risk-retention-groups/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:51:49 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6267 The post Federal Court Confirms Inability of Non-Domiciliary States to Regulate Risk Retention Groups appeared first on Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP.

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]]>  City Council Revives Claims Under NYC Gender-Motivated Violence Act https://www.kbrlaw.com/city-council-revives-claims-under-nyc-gender-motivated-violence-act/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:30:05 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6264 The post  City Council Revives Claims Under NYC Gender-Motivated Violence Act appeared first on Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP.

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]]> 2026 New Partners Announcement https://www.kbrlaw.com/2026-new-partners-announcement/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:46:06 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6252 KBR is proud to announce the promotion of Diana-Marie Laventure and Henry Tilson to partner. Both attorneys have demonstrated exceptional legal skill, leadership, and commitment to serving our clients. Please join us on congratulating them! Read the announcement here: https://conta.cc/4ukV8HY

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]]> KBR is proud to announce the promotion of Diana-Marie Laventure and Henry Tilson to partner. Both attorneys have demonstrated exceptional legal skill, leadership, and commitment to serving our clients. Please join us on congratulating them!

Read the announcement here: https://conta.cc/4ukV8HY

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]]> KBR Attorneys Patrick Dolan and Lindsey Nourse secure summary judgment in a medical malpractice matter in Supreme Court, Sullivan County. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-attorneys-patrick-dolan-and-lindsey-nourse-secure-summary-judgment-in-a-medical-malpractice-matter-in-supreme-court-sullivan-county/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:50:14 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6232 Lindsey Nourse and Patrick Dolan successfully demonstrated that all care by the hospital was appropriate and did not cause or contribute to the alleged injuries. It was also successfully established that the hospital was entitled to the protection of the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act (EDTPA). The Court ruled that plaintiff failed to rebut the... Read more »

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]]> Lindsey Nourse and Patrick Dolan successfully demonstrated that all care by the hospital was appropriate and did not cause or contribute to the alleged injuries. It was also successfully established that the hospital was entitled to the protection of the Emergency Disaster Treatment Protection Act (EDTPA). The Court ruled that plaintiff failed to rebut the hospital’s statutory entitlement to dismissal, and confirmed the continued applicability of EDTPA protections afforded to healthcare providers and institutions for claims regarding care rendered during the COVID pandemic. The entire case was dismissed.

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]]> KBR is a proud Diamond Sponsor of the Employment Practices Liability, Transactional Risk, Cyber, and D&O sessions of the 2026 PLUS Symposium Series. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-is-a-proud-diamond-sponsor-of-the-employment-practices-liability-transactional-risk-cyber-and-do-sessions-of-the-2026-plus-symposium-series/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6085 The 2026 PLUS Symposium Series will be taking place in New York City, NY between March 2-4, 2026. These sessions gives attendees the opportunity to connect with industry experts, innovators and thought leaders on topics of shaping the future of professional liability. To learn more or register now, please visit the PLUS website here: https://plusweb.org/events/conference-symposia/plus-symposia-series/

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]]> The 2026 PLUS Symposium Series will be taking place in New York City, NY between March 2-4, 2026.

These sessions gives attendees the opportunity to connect with industry experts, innovators and thought leaders on topics of shaping the future of professional liability.
 
To learn more or register now, please visit the PLUS website here: https://plusweb.org/events/conference-symposia/plus-symposia-series/

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]]> Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP was a proud sponsor of the ABA Women in Litigation CLE Conference on February 11-13, 2026 in Jersey City, NJ. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kaufman-borgeest-ryan-llp-was-a-proud-sponsor-of-the-aba-women-in-litigation-cle-conference-on-february-11-13-2026-in-jersey-city-nj/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6079 We are especially proud that KBR attorney Diana-Marie Laventure served as a co-chair, helping organize such a impactful event and that Cassandra Ferguson of RSUI participated in an exciting panel. It was a great opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with leaders across the legal community.

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]]> KBR partner Joan Gilbride will be moderating a panel discussion entitled “A View from the Bench-The Judicial Perspective on Employment Litigation” at the PLUS Symposium Series: Employment Practices Liability in New York on March 2, 2026. https://www.kbrlaw.com/kbr-partner-joan-gilbride-will-be-moderating-a-panel-discussion-entitled-a-view-from-the-bench-the-judicial-perspective-on-employment-litigation-at-the-plus-symposium-series-em/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.kbrlaw.com/?p=6076 This session will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to hear from current and retired Judges on their views concerning topics affecting employment litigation. Joan will be joined by a distinguished panel including the Honorable Karen M. Williams – United States District Court Judge, District of New Jersey; Honorable Jamie Jacobs-May – JAMS Neutral (formerly Presiding Judge... Read more »

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Joan will be joined by a distinguished panel including the Honorable Karen M. Williams – United States District Court Judge, District of New Jersey; Honorable Jamie Jacobs-May – JAMS Neutral (formerly Presiding Judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court; and Honorable Thomas Reuter – JAMS Neutral (formerly United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania).

To learn more or register now, please visit the Professional Liability Underwriting Society website here: https://plusweb.org/events/conference-symposia/plus-employment-practices-symposium/

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