Bad Faith 101 Training Class

Course ID: 17629

Bad Faith 101 Training Seminar

Gain the Practical Skills You Need to Handle Bad Faith Claims

Do you know what to do to effectively resolve questions of bad faith? Are you sure you can obtain the resolution your client wants and deserves? This intense primer on bad faith will provide the practical foundation you need to represent clients on either side of the dispute. Join our distinguished faculty to get the jump start you need to be a successful bad faith practitioner. Register today!

Confidently advise your clients: get a clear understanding of what bad faith is and isn't.
Strengthen your position and arguments with a good foundation in source of law: explore the legal principles governing the claims.
Stay on top of your game: get the latest legislative changes and court decisions you can't afford to miss.
Don't get caught off guard: understand the most common types of bad faith claims and the typical defenses insurance counsel offers.
Bad faith isn't just for insurance claims: gain a new perspective on bad faith arising in other areas.
Learn how bad faith actions are relevant in creditor/debtor relationships and possession of property.
Walk through the major stages of a case and get practical litigation pointers from experienced faculty along the way.


	Agenda
	WHAT IS BAD FAITH? Patrick H. Patrick, 9:00 - 10:00 Basic Terms Defined Bad Faith vs. Unfair Trade Practices Essential Elements of Bad Faith LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS George D. Fagan, 10:00 - 11:00 Major Laws Governing Bad Faith Disputes Important Case Law Upcoming Legislative Development Efforts The Role of Class Action Suits in Recent Court History INSURANCE BAD FAITH Patrick H. Patrick, 11:15 - 12:15 Causes of Action Duty to Investigate Duty to Defend and Duty to Indemnify Duty to Settle Related Causes of Action Life Insurance Claims Disability Insurance Disputes Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Cases BAD FAITH CLAIMS IN OTHER AREAS OF PRACTICE George D. Fagan, 1:15 - 2:15 Common Causes of Action Possession of Property Punitive Damages In Creditor/Debtor Relations Civil Rights Contract Law Parties Seeking Extraordinary Remedy MAJOR STAGES OF THE CASE George D. Fagan, 2:15 - 3:15 Written Discovery - Start Thinking of a Case Theme Early Basic Deposition Strategies Overview of Settlement Negotiations Taking the Case to Trial - Court Procedure When is an Appeal a Viable Option? MAINTAINING ETHICAL STANDARDS George D. Fagan and Patrick H. Patrick, 3:30 - 4:30 Avoiding Conflicts of Interest During Multiple Representation Attorney's Fees Determination and Allocation Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege Lawyer Liability How to Ethically Withdraw as Counsel