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Tunnel To Towers 5K Run & Walk
August 29, 2022
The firm is sponsoring the event, now considered one of the top 5K runs in the US. Find out more information here about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and how it pays tribute to those we lost on 9/11.
Wendy Stein Fulton – Mediations Panelist at ‘Insurance in Construction Industry’ Webinar
August 25, 2022
Wendy Stein Fulton was a speaker on the “Mediations: Be Prepared” panel at the 6th Annual Insurance in the Construction Industry webcast on August 25. The Seminar Group hosted this 2-day seminar to address the ever changing world of construction growth,...
Michael Goldstein Recognized in 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®Best Lawyers Since 2013
August 18, 2022
Mound Cotton is pleased to announce senior counsel Michael H. Goldstein is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 for Insurance Law. This year marks the 11th consecutive year that he has received this distinction. Best Lawyers is a peer-review...
FL Judge Dismisses COVID-19 Damage Claims – Law360
August 12, 2022
Florida Circuit Judge Bradley G. Harper awarded Mound Cotton’s client a partial dismissal of property damage claims made by an international real estate investment company. Plaintiff alleged that the presence of COVID-19 physically damaged property by...
Wendy Stein Fulton Discusses ‘Avoiding Bad Faith Bear Traps’ at Florida Insurance Network Symposium (FINS) 2022
August 12, 2022
Partner Wendy Stein Fulton presented “Keeping the Faith: Detecting and Avoiding Bad Faith Bear Traps” at FINS 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on August 12. She taught participants how to handle and respond to a plaintiff’s demand to...
COVID-19 Complaint Dismissed with Prejudice – Wolverine World Wide v. Zurich
July 21, 2022
No Direct Physical Loss or Damage / Contamination Exclusion
Wolverine World Wide v. Zurich American Insurance Company, docket No.: 21 CH 4457 (Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division July 21, 2022) On July 21, 2022, Judge Pamela McLean Meyerson of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Chancery...
Andrea Fort Presents at Re Contracts at RAA 2022
July 20, 2022
Special Counsel Andrea Fort presented the “Privacy, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Sanctions Clauses” session at Re Contracts 2022: The Art of Designing Reinsurance Contracts and Programs on July 20, 2022. Hosted by the Reinsurance...
NJ Requires Direct Physical Loss or Damage – Invision Development Group v. Continental Casualty Co.
July 12, 2022
No Direct Physical Loss or Damage / COVID-19
In Invision Development Group LLC v. Continental Casualty Company, the plaintiff, an entity that performs laser hair removals in Newark, DE, sued its insurer, Continental Casualty Company, for COVID-19 related business income losses under a policy that...
Michael Goldstein to Give a “History of Bellefonte” at AIRROC
July 5, 2022
Partner Michael Goldstein will speak about the “History of Bellefonte: Why is this so important to our industry?” at AIRROC’s Summer Membership Meeting on July 21, 2022. He will be joined by co-panelists Sean Keely, partner, Freeborn & Peters;...
NJ Judge Dismisses COVID-19 Suit – No Physical Loss or Damage
June 30, 2022
No Physical Loss or Damage
New Jersey Superior Court Judge Steven Polansky awarded a full dismissal of COVID-19 business interruption claims. The policyholder failed to show that the presence of COVID-19 caused physical loss or damage required to qualify for coverage....
Jonathan Chernow Discusses Insurance Settlements for NY State Bar Association
June 27, 2022
Jonathan Chernow spoke at the NYSBA’s “Insurance Consent To Settle Provisions: How Neutrals Can Help Break The Stalemate” on June 27, 2022. He was joined by Diana Shafter Gliedman, Anderson Kill and Kim Hogrefe, Kim Dean Hogrefe, LLC...
Barry Temkin Discusses the Ethics of In-House Counsel
June 21, 2022
Partner Barry Temkin gave a CLE for the New York City Bar, “Current Ethical Issues for In-House Counsel & Those Who Advise Them: Litigation Perspectives,” on June 21, 2022. Joined by Adrienne K. Eason-Wheatley from The Bank of New York...
Wendy Stein Fulton Recognized For Helping to Facilitate $1B+ Surfside Settlement
June 1, 2022
Attorneys representing the victims of the 2021 Champlain Towers South condo collapse secured $1B+ in proposed settlements with defendants. June 24 will be the one-year anniversary of the collapse. In response to the announcement, Judge Michael Hanzman...
Mound Cotton Earns Insurance Ranking in Chambers USA 2022; Partner Lloyd Gura Recognized
June 1, 2022
Mound Cotton’s Insurance practice group is again ranked in Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer, New York, in Chambers and Partners USA’s 2022 guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States. Partner Lloyd Gura is recognized in Band 3....
Jonathan Chernow to Attend IFASIC Conference in Malta
May 23, 2022
Senior Counsel Jonathan Chernow, who specializes in property insurance issues involving fine art and jewelry, will be a delegate at IFASIC, the International Fine Art and Specie Insurance Conference, from May 25 through 27, in Malta. The conference will...
Philip Silverberg Spoke at the Builder’s Risk & Construction Symposium
May 12, 2022
Partner and committee member Philip Silverberg spoke at the “Property Damage Roundtable & Discussion” for the Builder’s Risk & Construction Symposium on May 12, 2022. He was joined by co-panelists Lindsey Green Doallo, McGriff; Gary Slowick,...
Kevin Buckley Quoted On Earth Movement Exclusion – Law360
April 25, 2022
A five-judge panel dismissed $3 million in property coverage claims. Caused by nearby construction, the damage to the policyholder’s building falls under an earth movement exclusion which disqualifies it from coverage. Partner Kevin Buckley,...
Delayed Notice & Policy Exclusion Bar Coverage – Sholosh V. National Union Fire
April 25, 2022
Prompt Notice
Earth Movement Exclusion
Sholosh v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitt. PA, et al, 519825/2018 (Sup. Ct., Kings Co. April 25, 2022) This litigation involves Plaintiff’s insurance claims for alleged damage to its building from neighboring excavation and underpinning work....
Kevin Buckley Comments on New York’s Clear COVID-19 Precedent – Law360
April 13, 2022
A NY judge dismissed coverage claims against Wesco Insurance Co. The ruling aligns with decisions in a growing majority of cases in which plaintiffs are unable to prove that the presence of COVID-19 caused tangible damage to property. Partner Kevin...
ARIAS-US Spring Conference – May 11-13
April 12, 2022
Partners Lloyd Gura, Amy Kallal, Raymond Mastrangelo, and Matthew Lasky will be attending the ARIAS-U.S. Spring Conference on May 11-13 on Amelia Island, Florida. You can find out more information and register here.
New York Law Journal – Jeffrey Weinstein and Samuel Weiss Discuss Snap Removal in Federal Court
April 8, 2022
Partner Jeffrey Weinstein and associate Samuel Weiss examine the viability in federal circuit courts of the time-sensitive snap removal — a motion to move from state to federal court, made after a plaintiff has filed a case but before they have properly...
New Partner Lorraine C. Sylvester Brings A New Practice, Healthcare Liability, to Mound Cotton
March 28, 2022
Her team includes Special Counsel Colleen Martindale and Two Associates NEW YORK — Mound Cotton, a leading law firm representing insurance companies, announced today that Lorraine Sylvester, a healthcare liability attorney, joined the firm as a partner....
CLM Annual Conference – Lloyd Gura Spoke on Reinsurance 101
March 25, 2022
Lloyd Gura was a panelist on the Reinsurance 101 session at the CLM (Claims and Litigation Management) Alliance Annual Conference in Palm Desert on March 25. With copanelists Mark DiTaranto from AXA XL, Steve Lokus from Navigators, A Brand of The...
PLUS BLOG – Barry Temkin Assesses Policy Erosion Limitations and Choice of Counsel
March 14, 2022
This article was published on the PLUS (Professional Liability Underwriting Society) Blog on March 14, 2022. Partner Barry Temkin and Robert Usinger, Esq. co-authored “Choice of Counsel and Policy Erosion for Professional Liability Policies Under...
TIME-BARRED CLAIM DISMISSED – VAN DER VELDE v. NEW YORK PROPERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION
March 4, 2022
Suit Limitation Period
Davied Zvi Van Der Velde v. New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association, 2019-11557 (App. Div. 2d Dept., May 18, 2022) Plaintiff sued New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association (“NYPIUA”) for coverage of water damage to...
Barry Temkin and Vander Beatty Speak About Pursuing a Career in Securities Law
February 28, 2022
Barry Temkin moderated a New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) Securities and Exchanges Committee CLE, “So You’re Interested in a Career in Securities Law,” on February 28, 2022. The webinar included a panel of securities attorneys who...
Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corp. v. Aspen American Insurance Co.: The Mysterious Disappearance Exclusion Revisited
February 4, 2022
It is well-settled that the mysterious disappearance exclusion in an all-risk policy does not exclude from coverage the loss of property caused by theft[1]; rather, it precludes coverage for missing property where there is no physical evidence to show...
Kristen Kish Presents on Abuse and Molestation Claims at AIRROC Webinar
January 26, 2022
Associate Kristen Kish spoke about “Abuse/Molestation Claims” on January 26, 2022 at the AIRROC 2022 Claims Trends Webinar: Abuse and Sports Head Injuries. She presented with Nicola Aspinwall, Associate Solicitor, BLM Law, for the NextGen...
Q&A: Impact of Remote Proceedings on International Arbitrations – Mealey’s
January 5, 2022
This Q&A was published in the December 2021 issues of Mealey’s International Arbitration Report and Mealey’s Coronavirus Law Report. Senior Counsel Michael H. Goldstein was on a Q&A panel for Mealey’s International Arbitration Report...
Mound Cotton Promotes Jodi Tesser, Stephanie Tippit, and Jared Markowitz To Partner
January 5, 2022
NEW YORK, January 5, 2022 — Mound Cotton announced today that they have elevated three attorneys to partner. Both Tesser and Markowitz work out of the New York office, and Tippit works from the Texas office. “We are honored to welcome Jodi, Stephanie,...
Partner Barry Temkin Discusses “Legal Ethics on the Silver Screen: Ethics for Insurance Lawyers and Adjusters”
December 8, 2021
Partner Barry Temkin gave a recent CLE on “Legal Ethics on the Silver Screen: Ethics for Insurance Lawyers and Adjusters.” Using excerpts from Hollywood films, Barry’s discussion was based on hypothetical questions arising from the...
Mound Cotton, Michael Goldstein Earned Rankings in 2022 Best Law Firms and Best Lawyers®
November 4, 2021
Mound Cotton is honored to be included in U.S. News-Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms rankings. We are ranked National Tier 2 in Insurance Law and Metropolitan, New York City Tier 2 in Insurance Law. We are also proud that two of our attorneys have been...
The New York Prompt Pay Act for Construction Contractors — New York City Bar
November 3, 2021
Barry Temkin and Katharine Lechleitner spoke about New York ‘s Prompt Pay Act (PPA) and how it affects construction contractors at the New York City Bar on November 2. They discussed the PPA’s legislative history, common incorrect...
Leadership Through Claims – Costantino Suriano, St. John’s Executive Speaker Series
October 19, 2021
Partner Costantino Suriano spoke on “Leadership Through Claims” at the Gamma Iota Sigma Executive Speaker Series at the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science (GSRM), St. John’s University, on October...
Amy Kallal Spoke on Molestation Claims at AIRROC’s Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum
October 18, 2021
Partner Amy Kallal was a panelist on “Claims Updates: Molestation and PFAS” at AIRROC’s Legacy Transactions & Networking Forum on October 18. The panel was hosted by Marcus Doran, AIG. Her co-panelists were Sin Senh, Roux and Bill...
Full Dismissal of COVID Claims for Mound Cotton’s Clients – Law360
October 18, 2021
In Raymours Furniture Co., Inc. v. Lexington Insurance Co. et al., No. 655167 2020, 2021 WL 4789148 (N.Y. Supr. Ct. N.Y. Cnty. Oct. 14, 2021), Mound Cotton’s clients were awarded a full dismissal with prejudice on the ground that the presence of the...
New York Insurance Law Firm Expands in Fort Lauderdale to Meet Coverage, Malpractice Demand – Daily Business Review
October 15, 2021
This article was published in Daily Business Review on October 14, 2021. Partners Wendy Stein Fulton and William Wilson spoke to the Daily Business Review about the firm’s strategy in Florida.
Maintaining the Confidentiality of Arbitration Awards When Petitioning for Relief in Court – ARIAS U.S. Quarterly
October 15, 2021
Partner Amy Kallal and Special Counsel Andrea Fort discuss recent cases involving the efforts to obtain access to arbitration awards which are filed as part of petitions to confirm or vacate. Some courts have allowed third-party access to awards just...
Builder’s Risk & Construction Symposium — Philip Silverberg Shares His Perspective on Emerging Construction Risks
October 8, 2021
Partner and committee member Philip Silverberg will speak on “Legal Perspectives on Emerging Construction Risks and Perspectives on Covid-Related Issues,” at the Builder’s Risk & Construction Symposium. His copanelist is Mark Katz from...
Is A Societas Europaea Analogous To A U.S. Corporation For Purposes Of Diversity Jurisdiction? A Recent Case Concludes That It Is
September 29, 2021
A domestic corporation is a citizen of its state of incorporation and principal place of business for purposes of diversity jurisdiction.[1] By contrast, the citizenship of other “unincorporated” domestic business entities (such as limited liability...
State Appellate Courts Are Split Re. Recouping Defense Costs
September 29, 2021
Does An Insurer Have An Entitlement to Recoup Defense Costs When No Duty to Indemnify Exists? In a case of first impression for the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, the court chose not to follow prior decisions of its...
Mound Cotton Adds Insurance Partner, Wendy Stein Fulton – Law360
September 24, 2021
This article was published in Law360 on September 21, 2021: “Mound Cotton Adds Ex-Kiernan Trebach Insurance Partner”. Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP expanded its Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office this month with the addition of a...
Mound Cotton’s Insurance Practice in Florida Expanded With Commercial Litigator Wendy Stein Fulton
September 9, 2021
Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Mound Cotton is expanding its Florida office with the addition of partner Wendy Stein Fulton, a seasoned commercial litigator with experience representing clients in complex insurance coverage, commercial general liability,...
When a Law Firm Purchases Less Insurance Coverage Than Required By the Rules of Court
August 16, 2021
The Case Of Cadre v. Proassurance Casualty Company Rule 1:21-1B of the New Jersey Rules of Court governs the practice of law as a limited liability company, and provides in relevant part that “[a]ttorneys may engage in the practice of law as limited...
NY Prompt Pay Act for Construction Contractors – New York Law Journal
August 10, 2021
The New York Law Journal published “NY Prompt Pay Act for Construction Contractors,” written by partner Barry Temkin and coauthor Ken Eccleston, on August 10, 2021. This article provides an in-depth discussion of New York’s Prompt Pay Act,...
Civil Unrest Claims — LEA’s Fall Conference, Jeffrey Weinstein
August 3, 2021
Partner Jeffrey Weinstein presented “Adjustment/Analysis of 2020 Civil Unrest Claims” at Loss Executives Association (LEA)’s Conference, the 2021 Golf and Education Event. Targeted towards insurance claim managers and adjusters, the...
Amy Kallal A Co-Panelist on “Reinsurance 101” at CLM’s Annual Conference
July 26, 2021
Partner Amy Kallal will be presenting – in person – “Reinsurance 101 for Claims Handlers: What You Need to Know and Why” at the 2021 CLM (Claims and Litigation Management) Alliance’s Annual Conference, on August 12, at...
Michael Koblenz Quoted in The Real Deal
July 26, 2021
Partner Michael Koblenz, who represents the buyer in a real estate sale in the Hamptons, commented on the it in The Real Deal. He filed a complaint with the Department of State, alleging gross misrepresentation and exaggeration of the circumstances by...
Now Available: Partner William Wilson’s Book, New Jersey Insurance Coverage Litigation – A Practitioners Guide
July 23, 2021
William Wilson published new book, NJ Insurance Coverage Litigation – A Practitioners Guide (2021), 3rd ed. With co-author Frank DeAngelis, they provide a broad overview of insurance coverage litigation in NJ involving the enforcement and...
Can There Be Coverage For A Ransomware Attack Under The Computer Fraud Provision Of A Commercial Crime Endorsement?
July 16, 2021
The Indiana Supreme Court Weighs In With the proliferation of computer crime these days, cyber insurance has become a must for businesses. There are many different types of cyber coverage available on the market, and the coverage that an insured...
Partner Matthew Lasky and Associate Alexis Stevens Will Present “Privacy, Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Sanctions Clauses” at RAA’s Re Contracts 2021
July 15, 2021
Partner Matthew Lasky and associate Alexis Stevens will co-present “Privacy, Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Sanctions Clauses” as a Hot Topic at Reinsurance Association of America (RAA)’s Re Contracts: The Art of Designing...
Raymond Mastrangelo To Discuss “The Scope of an Arbitration Panel’s Authority” at AIRROC
July 2, 2021
Raymond Mastrangelo will speak on a panel discussing “The Scope of an Arbitration Panel’s Authority” at AIRROC’s Summer Membership Meeting on July 14. Joining Raymond on the panel is Ann Field, Senior Managing Director, Head of...
Reinsurance Arbitration Awards — An Uphill Battle?
June 17, 2021
Maintaining Confidentiality When Petitioning for Relief in Court A long-running dispute between Pennsylvania National Mutual Casualty Insurance Company and one of its reinsurers, Everest Reinsurance Company, recently culminated in the unsealing of an...
Why Legacy Insurance Coverage May Not Protect Early Adopters of Bitcoin – Law360
June 10, 2021
This article was published on Law360.com (subscription required) on June 10, 2021, in Insurance Authority, and in the daily Insurance newsletter. It was written by Partner Amy Justine Kallal, Special Counsel Andrea Fort, and associate Andrew Romano. On...
Vanessa Durante and Ethan Friedman Join Mound Cotton as Special Counsel, Expanding the Firm’s Insurance and Commercial Litigation Practices
May 24, 2021
This announcement appeared in PC360: People on the Move. Partner Kathleen DeLaney and Special Counsel Benjamin R. Messing joined earlier this year, as well as two new associates, expanding the firm’s footprint NEW YORK (May 24, 2021): Mound...
Mound Cotton Ranked in Chambers US 2021 Guide; Partner Lloyd Gura Is Individually Ranked
May 20, 2021
Mound Cotton’s Insurance practice group is ranked in Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer, New York, in Chambers and Partners USA’s 2021 guide to the top lawyers and law firms in the United States, with partner Lloyd Gura recognized in Band 3. Click...
Barry Temkin Will Discuss The Remote Practice of Law at NELA Spring Conference
May 3, 2021
Partner Barry Temkin will discuss The Ethics of the Remote Practice of Law, and ABA’s Ethics Opinion 498, at NELA/NY’s (National Employment Lawyers Association) Spring Conference on May 14. With his co-presenter, Jennifer Goldsmith at...
Same Virus, Different Outcomes
April 27, 2021
State and federal courts across the country are grappling with insurance coverage litigation, as insureds who suffered business losses due to government-mandated shutdowns look to their property insurers for relief. These cases present the following key...
Partner Barry Temkin on ABA Ethics Opinion on Remote Working – Law360
April 5, 2021
Barry Temkin co-authored “ABA Remote Work Guide Raises Bar For Atty Tech Know-How” in Law360 (subscription required) with Jennifer Goldsmith, vice president of professional liability claims at Ironshore, discussing ABA Ethics Opinion 498, a...
Preventing Coronavirus Claims: Strategies for Architects and Engineers
March 19, 2021
This article was published on Liberty Mutual’s website. You can access it here. This article will consider potential future claims against design professionals that are expected to arise from the Covid-19 pandemic and offer recommendations for how...
New Developments in Law Firms’ Obligations to Protect Against Data Breaches – New York Law Journal
January 15, 2021
This article was published in the New York Law Journal on January 15, 2021. In addition to a 2018 ABA ethics opinion which outlines when law firms are ethically obligated to notify clients of data breaches jeopardizing the security of their confidential...
Welcome to our New Partners, Eric T. Krejci and Steven P. Nassi
October 14, 2020
We want to extend a warm welcome to our new partners, Eric T. Krejci and Steven P. Nassi, both resident in the New York office.
Partner Matthew Lasky to speak at the Re Underwriting 2020 — Underwriting Fundamentals and Current Issues For the RAA on November 5, 2020
October 8, 2020
MCWG Partner Matthew Lasky will be a panelist in the ‘Hot Topic Panel – Underwriting in the Time of Covid 19’ at the Re Underwriting 2020 — Underwriting Fundamentals and Current Issues for the Reinsurance Education Institute of...
Partners Matthew Lasky and Amy Kallal to Present at AIRROC’s Work from Home Webinars on September 29th
September 16, 2020
Partners Matthew Lasky and Amy Kallal have prepared updates on two key areas for AIRROC’s Work From Home Webinars that they will present on September 29, 2020. To sign up or find out more about the webinars, ‘Vaping: What’s Hiding...
“Is Senator Richard Burr Guilty of Insider Trading under the STOCK Act?” – New York Law Journal
July 20, 2020
This article was originally published in the New York Law Journal on July 20, 2020. Expert Opinion The SEC and U.S. Justice Department are investigating suspicious stock trades made by U.S. Senator Richard Burr in February 2020, which might have been...
Partner Barry Temkin to Speak at the New York State Bar Association program on “Securities Arbitration 2020: Deep Dive.”
February 19, 2020
Partner Barry Temkin will be speaking on March 6 at the New York State Bar Association program on “Securities Arbitration 2020: Deep Dive.” See attached brochure for more information.
Barry Temkin quoted in Investment News re. the need for accurate communications in disclosures
January 17, 2020
Partner Barry Temkin was quoted in an article in Investment News, “Finra fines Prudential $1 million over inaccurate retirement-plan information,” discussing FINRA’s recent enforcement action resulting from an inquiry of Prudential...
MCWG will once again sponsor, and this year defend its championship, at the upcoming “Frozen Apple VII” Insurance Industry Outdoor Hockey Game on January 18
January 10, 2020
Defending Champion Mound Cotton will once again be sponsoring a team at the “Frozen Apple VII” insurance industry outdoor hockey game, taking place on January 18 at Lasker Rink in Central Park. Jeff Weinstein and Ken Labbate will be skating for MCWG....
MCWG Attorneys will attend the Loss Executives Association conference in Ft. Lauderdale from January 15th to the 17th
January 9, 2020
Several MCWG attorneys will be attending the Loss Executives Association’s 89th Annual Meeting & Mid-Winter Educational Program in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, from January 15th to the 17th. Partner Jeffrey Weinstein will be a featured speaker,...
Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass was proud to be Santa’s Helpers for Brooklyn Public School 131
December 18, 2019
On December 18th MCWG participated in Brooklyn Public School 131’s Annual Toy Drive. Each child in the assigned third grade class wrote a letter to Santa Claus and our firm gladly granted their wishes. Click play to watch the video above.
Partner Costantino Suriano was a Speaker at the LEA 2019 Young Professionals Seminar at St. John’s University School of Risk Management on November 7th
November 11, 2019
Congratulations to our Partner Costantino Suriano for speaking about Cyber Law at the LEA 2019 Young Professionals Seminar at St. John’s University School of Risk Management on November 7, 2019. The seminar had presentations that covered: Cyber Attacks...
Partner William Wilson will be Speaking at the DRI Complex Coverage Forum on November 6
November 4, 2019
Our Partner William Wilson will be speaking this Wednesday, November 6, at the DRI Complex Coverage Forum taking place in the Hilton Hartford Downtown, 315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT. For more information please click the link below....
Congratulations to our Partner Costantino Suriano on a successful Regulatory Conference at St. John’s University on October 23, 2019
October 28, 2019
Congratulations to our partner, Costantino Suriano, for co-chairing a panel of industry leaders in the St. John’s University School of Risk Management annual conference, Regulatory Risk in Uncertain Times on October 23, 2019.
Partner Costantino Suriano will be Co-Chairing in the St. John’s University School of Risk Management Annual Conference, Regulatory Risk in Uncertain Times, on October 23, 2019
October 10, 2019
Our partner, Costantino Suriano, is co-chairing a panel of industry leaders in the St. John’s University School of Risk Management annual conference, Regulatory Risk in Uncertain Times on October 23, 2019, which will be held at the Yale Club in New York...
New York Law Journal – Barry Temkin Discusses SEC’s ‘Regulation Best Interest’ for Broker-Dealers
September 25, 2019
Partner Barry Temkin’s article about the SEC’s new regulation governing broker-dealers, Regulation Best Interest (Reg. BI), “New ‘Regulation Best Interest’ Becomes Effective for Broker Dealers,” was published in the New York Law...
Partner Costantino Suriano Will Present at the Loss Executives Association’s 4th Annual Young Professionals Day
September 12, 2019
Partner Costantino Suriano will present at the Loss Executives Association’s 4th Annual Young Professionals Day on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the St. John’s School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Sciences. Please click the link...
Register for the 6th Annual NYC Reinsurance Conference Now!
August 6, 2019
MCWG’s 6th Annual NYC Reinsurance Conference is on Thursday, September 19 at the New York City Bar Association. This conference, chaired by Lloyd Gura, qualifies for CE/CLE credit. The Panel Moderators this year are Ann Field, Gregg Hirsch,...
Managing Clerk Jack Bove Received Network of Bar Leaders Presidents’ Award as President of the Managing Attorneys and Clerks Association
June 17, 2019
Congratulations to Jack Bove! On June 12, 2019, he received the Network of Bar Leaders Presidents’ Award as President of the Managing Attorneys and Clerks Association at the Annual Presidents’ Dinner. The featured speaker was Letitia James, NYS Attorney...
Partner Barry Temkin To Speak on June 12 at the New York City Bar Association about “Current Ethical Issues for In House Lawyers and Those Who Advise Them”
June 7, 2019
For more information: Current Ethical Issues for In-House Counsel & Those Who Advise Them: Litigation Perspectives...
Partner Barry Temkin’s article “Digital Assistants Raise Ethics, Privacy Concerns” was Published in Law360
May 28, 2019
The article, co-authored with Brenda Dorsett, is about ethical concerns for lawyers who use Amazon Echo and other voice-activated digital assistants. It was published on Friday, May 24, 2019, as an Expert Analysis. Click here to download and read. Click...
Partner Costantino Suriano was a Panel Moderator at the 2019 Annual Loss Executives Association Conference
May 24, 2019
The 2019 Annual Loss Executives Association Conference was hosted in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from January 30 to February 1, 2019.
Partner Sanjit Shah participated as a panelist during a New York City Bar Association CLE course titled “Hard Legal Ethics Questions: How to Resolve Them or, Even Better, Avoid Them”
May 17, 2019
Sanjit S. Shah represented MCWG as a panelist during a New York City Bar Association CLE course titled “Hard Legal Ethics Questions: How to Resolve Them or, Even Better, Avoid Them.” The course was held on May 16, 2019 from 9:00-10:45 AM and...
Partner Amy Kallal and Associate Tyler Flynn Were Published in the 2019 Spring Issue of AIRROC Matters
May 8, 2019
The article, “America Has An Opioid Problem: Who’s Going To Pay To Fix It?,” is available in the AIRROC Matters 2019 Spring Issue and The Society of Actuaries. Read the article here.
Partner Barry Temkin Chosen to Present at the Professional Liability Defense Federation Annual Meeting in Chicago on September 26
May 3, 2019
Mr. Temkin’s presentation of “The Trump Bubble: What Happens When the Longest Bull Market in U.S. History Hiccups?,” was chosen to be included in the 2019 PLDF Annual Meeting. This will take place at the W Lakeshore – Chicago, located at 644 N...
Partner Matthew J. Lasky to Present at The RAA’s Re Contracts Course: The Art of Designing Reinsurance Contracts and Programs, on July 23rd
May 2, 2019
Mr. Lasky will speak about Privacy, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Sanctions Clauses, on Tuesday, July 23rd, from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m The RAA’s Re Contracts Course: The Art of Designing Reinsurance Contracts and Programs will be conducted on Tuesday,...
Senior Counsel Jonathan Chernow delivered a lecture at the Lloyd’s Marine and Energy U35’s: Fine Art and Specie Lecture
April 23, 2019
Jonathan Chernow delivered a lecture in May 2019, “But is it real? Addressing fakes and forgeries in the art market from an insurance coverage and risk management perspective,” addressing recent scandals in the news; how to spot forgeries and fakes...
Partner Costantino Suriano spoke on behalf of The Loss Executives Association at St. John’s University’s Best and Brightest Students
April 16, 2019
Costantino Suriano was a speaker on behalf of The Loss Executives Association at St. John’s University’s Best and Brightest Students, hosted by Allied World Assurance Holdings in Bermuda on March 29, 2019. For more information please visit:...
Partner William D. Wilson to chair New Jersey Basic CLE Marathon 2019
April 16, 2019
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Partner Emilie Bakal-Caplan to Speak at Natural Disaster Conference
March 7, 2019
Partner Emilie Baklan-Caplan will speak at the Perrin Conferences’ Natural Disaster Conference on April 2-3, 2019 at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, FL. This one-and-a-half-day conference will feature thought leaders with varied...
Lloyd Gura and Andrea Fort on the Automatization of Underwriting – Journal of Reinsurance
March 1, 2019
Partner Lloyd Gura and special counsel Andrea Fort’s article, “Automatization of Underwriting and the Future of the Reinsurance Relationship,” was published in the March 2019 Journal of Reinsurance. New technology and artificial...
MCWG opens Houston, Texas Office and Welcomes Dustin Dubose as Resident Partner
February 11, 2019
The New York-based law firm of Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP announced today that Dustin DuBose will be joining the firm as Resident Partner in its new Houston, Texas office. Dustin, a seasoned litigator and advisor, has represented domestic...
Partner Sanjit Shah participated as a speaker during a New York City Bar Association CLE course titled “Ethical Dilemmas That Keep Lawyers Awake at Night”
February 6, 2019
Sanjit S. Shah represented MCWG as a speaker and faculty member during a New York City Bar Association CLE course titled “Ethical Dilemmas That Keep Lawyers Awake at Night.” The course was held on February 5, 2019 from 6:00-9:00 PM and...
Court Holds Property Damage and Business Interruption Loss Subject to Water Damage Sub-Limit and Dismisses all Claims in Excess of the Sub-Limit
December 13, 2018
On December 5, 2018, Justice Patrick J. McGrath of the New York Supreme Court, Rensselaer County, issued a decision in the case Black River Partners, et al. v. Adirondack Mechanical Services and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Index No. 252627/2016,...
On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, MCWG will be hosting the IRUA/Reinsurance Networking Group Luncheon
December 10, 2018
Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP will be hosting the IRUA/Reinsurance Networking Group Luncheon on Wednesday, January 23rd. The topic of the luncheon presentation will be “Ethics in Arbitration: Is It an Oxymoron? Arbitrator...
Partners Jeffrey Weinstein and Bruce Kaliner authored Law360 article,”Property Insurance Considerations For Green Energy Storage”
November 28, 2018
Click here to read the full article by Jeffrey Weinstein and Bruce Kaliner!
Partner Barry Temkin will be speaking at a New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education program on Securities Arbitration and Mediation on Thursday, November 29th
November 28, 2018
The program will be offering 7 hours of CLE credit, including one hour of ethics CLE. To register or get more information, visit here.
Michael R. Koblenz graduates from the FBI Citizens’ Academy
November 20, 2018
On November 19, 2018, the Federal Bureau of Investigation New York Division Community Outreach hosted the 16th Annual FBI Citizens’ Academy Graduation Ceremony. Michael R. Koblenz was one of thirty one graduates.
Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass has been named a Tier 1 firm in New York City for Insurance by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2019
November 1, 2018
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has ranked law firms in 75 national practice areas and 122 metro practice areas for 2019. Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass has been named as a Tier 1 firm in the New York Metropolitan area and in Tier 2...
Up in Smoke: Considerations for Property Insurers as More States Legalize Marijuana
August 7, 2018
According to Business Insider, thirty states currently allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, and nine permit the recreational use of marijuana.[2] Seven years ago, medical marijuana was allowed in seventeen states and the District of...