In California, an insurer breaches the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing when it unreasonably and without proper cause deprives the policyholder of contractual benefits. For about twenty years, insurers in California have been able to use the…
The word "deposition" often strikes fear in the hearts of mariners as well as non-mariners. A deposition is routine for the litigator, but unlikely to be routine for the client or witness. It is a common event in litigation and,…
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, Bullivant Houser and Holmes & Company presented a joint webinar on "Advanced Loan Forgiveness Topics and Risk Management of Regulatory Investigations and/or Criminal Prosecution," which was Part 3 of their Paycheck Protection Program webinar series.…
Since the legalization of marijuana use by various states, courts from around the country have been tasked with addressing claims that involve cannabis-related activities. Due to the conflict between federal and state law in these jurisdictions, disputes often arise about…
Many cargo shippers think ocean carriers should be fully liable for whatever happens to their shipments during transit. It is not a totally irrational thought considering the ocean carrier and its subcontractor(s) have sole possession of the shipments in transit.…
On Thursday, April 30, 2020, Bullivant Houser and Holmes & Company presented a joint webinar on "Maximizing Forgiveness Under the Paycheck Protection Program: Tips, Techniques, and a Planning Toolkit (Avoid the Traps!)" The webinar provided a comprehensive analysis of how…
American College of Coverage Counsel Newsletter Monday, April 27, 2020 Doug Houser, one of the nation's preeminent bad faith lawyers, has announced plans to retire. What does a great lawyer do for a second act, after 60 years with one…
Bullivant attorneys Andrew Downs and Thomas Hutchinson have been recognized as ranked lawyers in the latest edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2020). Andrew Downs is ranked in California in the area of insurance law and Thomas…
The Covid-19 pandemic and statewide mandatory stay-at-home directives have negatively affected so many businesses. The loss of revenue associated with shuttering a business during the pandemic is putting a strain on commercial tenants' ability to meet their obligations under commercial…
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, Bullivant Houser and Holmes & Company presented a joint webinar on " Benefits and Pitfalls Under the CARES Act that Every Small Business Needs to Understand." This webinar included CARES Act topics, including: Employer's obligation…