You have to manually type in Nevada Current. The article is very disturbing and makes you wonder about the need to win at any cost in the legal field. Especially the actions of prosecutors who should be only driven by the desire to seek the truth and not winning.
I love the part where: "Please complete this section if you would like to disclose your name to the Board of Governors.
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Are you out of your mind?????? Yeah sure. Second only to the "Tell us all of the jurisdictions to which you are admitted" (so we can determine who you are). BoG, let me say it again– feel free to engage in some solo self porn.
Predicted Petition to NSC from BOG a la trust account audits and mandatory malpractice insurance: "We sent out surveys. The response was overwhelmingly negative. We don't care."
I love me some BOGs. So glad the oldies and besties got re-elected. I would actually like to see the actual election results, not Kim Farmer numbers.
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June 6, 2019 5:13 pm
Just received an email from Geico asking me to oppose SB435. Sorry Geico, I'm a PI attorney!
Dear [me],
I am the regional vice president of GEICO, your insurance company in Nevada, and I am writing to ask for your help. The Nevada Legislature recently passed legislation that is being sent to Governor Sisolak* for his signature that has the potential to increase rates for Nevada consumers.
Senate Bill 435 would require insurance companies in Nevada to disclose your insurance policy limits to claimants and/or attorneys of claimants without your consent before the start, a change that we believe is a violation of your privacy rights. Your private information should be protected and it is your decision, as the policyholder, to decide whether to disclose this information before a lawsuit.
This bill will further help attorneys target lawsuits based on the size of your policy limits instead of the merits of the case. As a result, this legislation will drive up claims expenses, and higher claims expenses will likely result in higher insurance premiums.
What can you do to protect your privacy as a policyholder and stop rising costs to your insurance premium? Contact the Governor's office today and ask him to veto Senate Bill 435. It is time to let the Governor know your privacy rights need to be protected and you do not want to pay more in insurance costs.
Thank you for insuring with GEICO.
Sincerely,
[name]
Regional Vice President
SB435 states that the disclosure of policy limits is only required after the insurer has received a signed written medical authorization from the claimant. The bill further states that the written authorization cannot be withdrawn once given, unless for good cause. It also states that the insurer may require that the authorization be given. So it appears to me that once the insurance company asks for all of the medical records relating to an injury, they have to disclose the policy limits. Seems fair.
After providing a medical authorization from my client, we recently asked the adjuster to identify the policy limits. She said she did not have authority to give me that information. We told her we would file suit against her insured tomorrow and get the limits in the 16.1 disclosure. Ten minutes later, she provided the policy limits. I wonder if she made a quick call to her insured or if she already had the consent and was screwing with us.
Disclosure of limits was the law here forever up until the 2015 session and no one died. Did Geico drop its rates after the law was changed back then? This is such a joke. If they want to save money they could start by offering fair value rather than forcing everything to litigation (where limits must be disclosed anyway per NRCP 16.1) and exposing insureds to excess judgments, etc.
Drop GEICO. It took 5 years to resolve my daughter's UIM claim because they wanted to hire every sleazeball doctor in Southern California. And if you do cause a crash, they will get you sued.
I seriously doubt they even have to get the consent of the insured to release that information. Per the terms of the policy, the carrier not the insured controls the selection of counsel and control of the litigation (so long as any settlement is entirely within the policy limits without personal liability exposure).
The policy additionally contains a cooperation clause obligating the insured to cooperate with the reasonable requests of the carrier. It would appear that unless the insured had a legitimate basis to object to the carrier releasing the limits of the subject policy (any existing excess policies may be a different issue), refusing to allow the release of the information when desired by the carrier may trigger the cooperation clause and cost the insured coverage under the policy.
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June 6, 2019 5:22 pm
I have a nightmare case in Family Court–my first contested one.
The opposing counsel is out of control and the judge will not control her. This would never be tolerated at the RJC.
I placed a lengthy post at 4:50 yesterday. I don't know how to re-post it as I am low tech., or no tech.
If anyone of you could please trouble yourself to read it, and hopefully to react to it, that would be appreciated beyond measure.
Granted that you don't have any choice in the selection of opposing counsel or their behavior. Based upon your concerns about the judicial officer, is it too late to exercise a peremptory challenge to try to move the case to a better department?
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June 6, 2019 5:49 pm
Did Robert Eglet and Dennis Prince break up?
The firm is now Eglet Adams which means it is Robert Eglet and Robert Adams. Problem is Robert Adams knows how to prepare a case for trial but he is not a litigator. Dennis Prince was the miracle worker who could actually argue a case in front of a jury.
Dennis is skilled and effective. He wins way more than he loses. Typically, his wins are in excess of what the insurer felt the worst case scenario was for a bad verdict. Some of the billboard guys have probably already been talking to him. I think that he would be a great addition for Farhan or Panish Shea.
I've told my spouse many times that if I'm ever wiped out in an accident that she needs to hire Dennis as soon as possible. I know he would maximize any recovery.
I once brought Dennis in on a big, but tough, case of mine, after which the offer from defense more than quadrupled. Either they understood that he's a genius, or that I'm a complete idiot by comparison, or (more likely) both. Sure he's taken some rough losses, but so has anyone who is unafraid to try a high-stakes case.
Dennis Prince joined Eglet stayed with Eglet for just about four years which many considered a miracle in itself. Since Eglet does not train his associates to be litigators he will be hurting for help in the courtroom.
I don't think so. Look this was EP redux. These guys knew each other and knew the limitations of this relationships. Eglet treats partners like wives- expendable unless you are beholden to him (which Adams has been for a long time). DP doesn't need Bob any longer; Bob does not need DP any longer.
Problem is Eglet does not have any seasoned litigators on staff. Will be interesting to see from whom he asks help since he has burned so many bridges. Tracy and Adams could not try a case.
Size up your Judge early on. If your Judge is an idiot or someone who frequently holds out their hand for donations (or in the case of Walsh, Hardy, Israel both), change judges and change judges fast.
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June 6, 2019 7:17 pm
With just weeks until the grand boondoggle of an annual meeting in Vail, we now know the location of next year's annual meeting: New Orleans!
You have to manually type in Nevada Current. The article is very disturbing and makes you wonder about the need to win at any cost in the legal field. Especially the actions of prosecutors who should be only driven by the desire to seek the truth and not winning.
Thanks. Fixed it.
The bar is sending out surveys about reciprocity. Your chance to weigh in on whether to kill the local bar or not.
Are they emailing it or can we find it somewhere?
I received an email with the survey link
That would be a resounding fuck no.
Please make sure to get your survey response by June 20.
I love the part where: "Please complete this section if you would like to disclose your name to the Board of Governors.
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Are you out of your mind?????? Yeah sure. Second only to the "Tell us all of the jurisdictions to which you are admitted" (so we can determine who you are). BoG, let me say it again– feel free to engage in some solo self porn.
Predicted Petition to NSC from BOG a la trust account audits and mandatory malpractice insurance: "We sent out surveys. The response was overwhelmingly negative. We don't care."
I love me some BOGs. So glad the oldies and besties got re-elected. I would actually like to see the actual election results, not Kim Farmer numbers.
Just received an email from Geico asking me to oppose SB435. Sorry Geico, I'm a PI attorney!
Dear [me],
I am the regional vice president of GEICO, your insurance company in Nevada, and I am writing to ask for your help. The Nevada Legislature recently passed legislation that is being sent to Governor Sisolak* for his signature that has the potential to increase rates for Nevada consumers.
Senate Bill 435 would require insurance companies in Nevada to disclose your insurance policy limits to claimants and/or attorneys of claimants without your consent before the start, a change that we believe is a violation of your privacy rights. Your private information should be protected and it is your decision, as the policyholder, to decide whether to disclose this information before a lawsuit.
This bill will further help attorneys target lawsuits based on the size of your policy limits instead of the merits of the case. As a result, this legislation will drive up claims expenses, and higher claims expenses will likely result in higher insurance premiums.
What can you do to protect your privacy as a policyholder and stop rising costs to your insurance premium? Contact the Governor's office today and ask him to veto Senate Bill 435. It is time to let the Governor know your privacy rights need to be protected and you do not want to pay more in insurance costs.
Thank you for insuring with GEICO.
Sincerely,
[name]
Regional Vice President
SB435 states that the disclosure of policy limits is only required after the insurer has received a signed written medical authorization from the claimant. The bill further states that the written authorization cannot be withdrawn once given, unless for good cause. It also states that the insurer may require that the authorization be given. So it appears to me that once the insurance company asks for all of the medical records relating to an injury, they have to disclose the policy limits. Seems fair.
After providing a medical authorization from my client, we recently asked the adjuster to identify the policy limits. She said she did not have authority to give me that information. We told her we would file suit against her insured tomorrow and get the limits in the 16.1 disclosure. Ten minutes later, she provided the policy limits. I wonder if she made a quick call to her insured or if she already had the consent and was screwing with us.
Disclosure of limits was the law here forever up until the 2015 session and no one died. Did Geico drop its rates after the law was changed back then? This is such a joke. If they want to save money they could start by offering fair value rather than forcing everything to litigation (where limits must be disclosed anyway per NRCP 16.1) and exposing insureds to excess judgments, etc.
Drop GEICO. It took 5 years to resolve my daughter's UIM claim because they wanted to hire every sleazeball doctor in Southern California. And if you do cause a crash, they will get you sued.
Best insurer for basic auto policy to avoid above issues?
I seriously doubt they even have to get the consent of the insured to release that information. Per the terms of the policy, the carrier not the insured controls the selection of counsel and control of the litigation (so long as any settlement is entirely within the policy limits without personal liability exposure).
The policy additionally contains a cooperation clause obligating the insured to cooperate with the reasonable requests of the carrier. It would appear that unless the insured had a legitimate basis to object to the carrier releasing the limits of the subject policy (any existing excess policies may be a different issue), refusing to allow the release of the information when desired by the carrier may trigger the cooperation clause and cost the insured coverage under the policy.
I have a nightmare case in Family Court–my first contested one.
The opposing counsel is out of control and the judge will not control her. This would never be tolerated at the RJC.
I placed a lengthy post at 4:50 yesterday. I don't know how to re-post it as I am low tech., or no tech.
If anyone of you could please trouble yourself to read it, and hopefully to react to it, that would be appreciated beyond measure.
Granted that you don't have any choice in the selection of opposing counsel or their behavior. Based upon your concerns about the judicial officer, is it too late to exercise a peremptory challenge to try to move the case to a better department?
Did Robert Eglet and Dennis Prince break up?
The firm is now Eglet Adams which means it is Robert Eglet and Robert Adams. Problem is Robert Adams knows how to prepare a case for trial but he is not a litigator. Dennis Prince was the miracle worker who could actually argue a case in front of a jury.
Hi Dennis!
I heard Dennis got defensed last week by Tom Winner. Rough week.
Dennis is skilled and effective. He wins way more than he loses. Typically, his wins are in excess of what the insurer felt the worst case scenario was for a bad verdict. Some of the billboard guys have probably already been talking to him. I think that he would be a great addition for Farhan or Panish Shea.
I've told my spouse many times that if I'm ever wiped out in an accident that she needs to hire Dennis as soon as possible. I know he would maximize any recovery.
Signed– NOT Dennis
I once brought Dennis in on a big, but tough, case of mine, after which the offer from defense more than quadrupled. Either they understood that he's a genius, or that I'm a complete idiot by comparison, or (more likely) both. Sure he's taken some rough losses, but so has anyone who is unafraid to try a high-stakes case.
Prince/Winner I think was in front of Judge Holthus which means that the case was as good as a coin flip.
That's high praise of Judge Holthus. Nothing is as unbiased as a coin flip.
Dennis Prince joined Eglet stayed with Eglet for just about four years which many considered a miracle in itself. Since Eglet does not train his associates to be litigators he will be hurting for help in the courtroom.
I don't think so. Look this was EP redux. These guys knew each other and knew the limitations of this relationships. Eglet treats partners like wives- expendable unless you are beholden to him (which Adams has been for a long time). DP doesn't need Bob any longer; Bob does not need DP any longer.
Problem is Eglet does not have any seasoned litigators on staff. Will be interesting to see from whom he asks help since he has burned so many bridges. Tracy and Adams could not try a case.
Eglet has had more partners than Zsa Zsa had husbands. That’s just how it is with him.
Anyone go against Claggett? What can I expect? Thanks.
If It is the North Las Vegas shooting vase of the little girl, you will win.
Case
He got $16M in a slip n fall where his client almost fell onto the warning cone. You can expect to work very hard or to get beaten badly.
Thanks, Claggett.
I'm not Claggett. Not even a fan. But those are facts. Reject them at your peril.
I am scared, George.
If you're the OP, then why ask the question if you don't want to hear the answer? If you're not the OP, then who cares?
I see him and his crew at the Knights games. I wish the ladies would stop wearing the gold lame pants. Not flattering. Are very annoying.
I'm the OP and I truly want to know what to expect as far as doacovery goes. He seems like a real blow hard so far.
He's big-time into the Reptile. If you don't know what that means, you will have an interesting time.
Size up your Judge early on. If your Judge is an idiot or someone who frequently holds out their hand for donations (or in the case of Walsh, Hardy, Israel both), change judges and change judges fast.
With just weeks until the grand boondoggle of an annual meeting in Vail, we now know the location of next year's annual meeting: New Orleans!
Are you serious? Amongst all of the other objections, New Orleans in June/July is miserable. I love the city but seriously?
Christ on the Cross that is stupid.
Who picks the city, Bogs? What is the booze budget? Party of Bogs, OBC, and bench only will be there. Keep up the good work, BOGs.
The next President picks the city.
So who picked it?
THe next BOG president is Paul Matteoni.
The BOG Easy
Seconded. Next years annual meeting will henceforth be referred to as the BOG Easy.
That's cute.
I am glad Paola will have a nice family vacay on our dime.
Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for district judge department 8.
I hope Randy Tindall applies.