This 3.3-hour December 6, 2010 program by Patrick M. Connors, Professor of Law at Albany Law School, provides a practical and useful explanation of the many important legislative changes and case decisions which have occurred in New York insurance law. Professor Connors' discussion covers Fasso v. Doerr, the enactment of General Obligations Law Sec. 5-355 and its effect on New York's equitable subrogation rule, amendments to CPLR 4545 (Collateral Source Rule), and statutory amendments altering New York's no prejudice rule governing late notice to an insurer. Attorneys who represent insureds, insurers, and the plaintiff in a case involving insurance issues will find this to be an extremely helpful program. Topics include: Equitable Subrogation Issues • Fasso v. Doerr • Enactment of General Obligations Law Sec. 5-335 • Rink v. State of New York • HealthNow New York Inc. v. State of New York • CPLR 4545: Admissibility Of Collateral Source of Payment • Existing Appellate Division Caselaw On Subrogation/Intervention Declaratory Judgment Actions • CPLR 3001: Declaratory Judgment Late Notice And The No Prejudice Rule • NY Insurance Law Sec. 3420 • Caselaw Status As Additional Insured Pretrial Conference Uniform Rule 202.26 Insurer's Failure To Seek Stay Of Arbitration Insurer's Authority To Vacate Insured's Default Under CPLR 5015(a); Court Ordered Service On An Insured Under CLPR 308(5) Supplementary Uninsured/Underinsured ("SUM") Coverage Consequential Damages For Breach Of Insurance Contract More FORMS: For fully-editable downloadable forms in many categories, please go to www.NLFforms.com. BOOKS FOR LAWYERS: Over 40 useful books on important legal issues facing attorneys are now available for immediate download at www.NLFforms.com. (Reading books without also listening to or viewing a recorded seminar earns NO CLE credits.)
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