In this bonus episode, Seth Lamden from Blank Rome LLP shares some thoughts on how policyholders might better ensure liability insurance coverage for construction defect or faulty workmanship claims. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more

Michael discusses the role that George Tinker played in the decades-long dispute over whether construction defect claims are covered by CGL policies. He is joined by Seth Lamden, a partner in the Chicago office of BlankRome LLP. Excellent sound effects, with some modifications, courtesy of Timbre (https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/392182/). The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more

In this bonus episode, Michael Young and his legal partner Aleen Tiffany discuss strategies to protect against false certificates of insurance. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more

Michael discusses whether certificates of insurance are really "worthless." He is joined by his HeplerBroom partner Aleen Tiffany. Excellent sound effects, with some modifications, courtesy of pyoorgoodshed (https://freesound.org/people/pyoorgoodshed/sounds/426650/), betchkal (https://freesound.org/people/betchkal/sounds/258322/), and copyc4t (https://freesound.org/people/copyc4t/sounds/146434/).  The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more

Michael discusses whether the intended or expected injury exclusion might apply to liability claims due to COVID-19. You can find the article discussed in the episode here (https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/8/21252579/gov-j-b-pritzker-stay-home-order-coronavirus-illinois-reopen-lawsuits-rich-miller-capitol-fax) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more

Michael discusses this busy time in the coverage world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more

Michael discusses his experience with a Zoom court hearing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more

Michael discusses the different schools of thought on how to establish credibility on LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more

Michael discusses a recent LinkedIn post where people contributed their suggestions on how they would like to change insurance policies. You can read the post here (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michaelyoungstl_insurance-activity-6661115030181855232-PSaE). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more

Mcihael discusses the importance of issuing a proper denial letter. You can read the lawsuit he discusses here (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michaelyoungstl_042820-mo-activity-6661390948615929857-Pr5d). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message ..read more