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Jay Barry Harris (1955-2016) | Articles, Presentations, and News | Fineman Krekstein & Harris
April 11, 2017
Jay Barry Harris (1955-2016) Articles, Presentations, and News
Fracking and Concussion Claims Continue to Impact the Legal Landscape
IADC Committee Newsletter, April 2016
WHOSE EMPLOYEE IS IT? OR DOES IT MATTER? THE BATTLE OVER COVERAGE AND THE EMPLOYER EXCLUSION
2016-03-08 00:00:00.0
DUTY TO SETTLE WHEN FACED WITH MULTIPLE CLAIMS AND LIMITED POLICY LIMITS
2015-10-23 00:00:00.0
PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT PERMITS FAIR AND REASONABLE SETTLEMENTS BY INSUREDS IN CASES DEFENDED UNDER A RESERVATION OF RIGHTS, WHERE COVERAGE IS DUE AND INSURER REFUSES TO SETTLE
2015-07-29 00:00:00.0
IMPORTANT APPELLATE DECISIONS ON EMPLOYERS’ EXCLUSION AND RESERVATION OF RIGHTS LETTERS
2015-06-02 00:00:00.0
Navigating the Dangers of Multiple Claimant-Burning Limit Policy Scenarios
For the Defense, May 2015
Concussions Reverberate from the Pros to Pop Warner
April 2015
Jay Barry Harris Selected as Member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015-04-07 00:00:00.0
Unintended Consequences – The Potential Link Between Concussions and Domestic Violence
Casualty Subcommittee Article for the IADC Insurance and Reinsurance Committee Newsletter, 2014-10-21 00:00:00.0
Are the Barriers to Changing Venue Becoming Less Onerous?
September 2014
NJ Federal Court Finds State Law Preempted by NFIA and Holds that Suits Against “Write Your Own” Insurers are the Functional Equivalent of Suits Against FEMA in Determining Statute of Limitations.
2014-07-30 00:00:00.0
PA Attorney General Settles Claim Involving Price Gouging in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy
2014-07-25 00:00:00.0
NJ Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss CFA Claim Contrary to Other Federal Courts.
2014-06-10 00:00:00.0
Judge Considers “Named Storm” Definition in Insurance Policy Endorsement
2014-06-10 00:00:00.0
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYED TO REBUILD NJ AFTER SANDY RECEIVED COMPLAINTS FOR ITS WORK REMEDIATING THE DAMAGE FROM KATRINA
2014-05-27 00:00:00.0
NJ FEDERAL COURT REJECTS APPLICATION OF “DIRECT ACTION” DOCTRINE AND DENIES INSURED’S MOTION TO REMAND COVERAGE LITIGATION
2014-05-27 00:00:00.0
NEW YORK FEDERAL COURT FINDS THAT NO BAD FAITH CAUSE OF ACTION EXISTS IN HURRICANE SANDY COVERAGE DISPUTE
2014-05-24 00:00:00.0
COURT DISMISSES CLAIM SEEKING DEBRIS REMOVAL COVERAGE FOLLOWING HURRICANE SANDY
2014-05-24 00:00:00.0
$10 BILLION PROPOSAL TO BUILD ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS INTENDED TO BLUNT IMPACT OF STORM SURGES
2014-05-24 00:00:00.0
The Hits Keep Coming: No End in Sight to the Concussion Dilemma
IADC Committee Newsletter , April 2014
NEW JERSEY RECEIVES $1.46 BILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING TO AID IN HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF
2014-02-14 00:00:00.0
NEW LEGISLATION DELAYS FLOOD INSURANCE PREMIUMS HIKES
2014-02-10 00:00:00.0
Recent Survey Shows the Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Many Small Businesses in Staten Island.
2014-01-12 00:00:00.0
Judge Rules That Reformation of SFIP Was Mandated By Federal Law
2014-01-07 00:00:00.0
EDNY Judge Severs Joint Hurricane Sandy-Related Insurance Suit
2014-01-07 00:00:00.0
COMPLETE OPERATIONS–LOADING AND UNLOADING: WHEN IS THE BEGINNING THE BEGINNING?
2013-12-18 00:00:00.0
Bipartisan Deal in U.S. Congress to Delay Biggert-Waters Premium Hikes
2013-11-04 00:00:00.0
Lack of Federal Support for Second Homes May Stunt Communities
2013-11-04 00:00:00.0
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Releases Sandy Figures
2013-11-04 00:00:00.0
Local Officials Urge Residents to Oppose Flood Insurance Rate Hikes
2013-10-28 00:00:00.0
National Resources Defense Council Calls For Re-Evaluation of Flooding Costs
2013-10-28 00:00:00.0
N.Y. Legislation Challenges Anti-Concurrent Causation; Additional Legislation Seeks to Arm Insureds
2013-10-21 00:00:00.0
NJ Legislature Renews Efforts to Pass Bad Faith Insurance Statute
2013-10-21 00:00:00.0
Insureds Allege Settlements are Insufficient to Cover Rebuilding Expenses; Consumer Advocates Blame Inexperienced Adjusters
2013-10-21 00:00:00.0
NJ Legislature Renews Efforts to Pass Bad Faith Insurance Statute
2013-10-15 00:00:00.0
THE SMART ACT AND ITS IMPACT UPON MEDICARE CLAIMS BY PRO SE CLAIMANTS THE SMART ACT
2013-08-23 00:00:00.0
New Jersey Requires Insurers to Inform Their Policyholders of New Mandatory Mediation Program for Post-Sandy Insurance Claims
April 2013
Murder – Suicide Need Not be Disclosed by Sellers of Residential Real Estate
Insurance and Reinsurance Newsletter , 2013-04-01 00:00:00.0
Governor Christie Criticizes Congress For Delaying Sandy Aid Package
2013-03-29 00:00:00.0
FROM PEE WEE FOOTBALL TO THE NFL: THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF FOOTBALL-RELATED CONCUSSIONS ON SPORTS AND INSURANCE
IADC Committee Newsletter , March 2013
INSURER NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR JERRY SANDUSKY’S LEGAL FEES
IADC Committee Newsletter , March 2013
UPDATE REGARDING THE SMART ACT
2013-03-01 00:00:00.0
NJ and NY Mediation Programs Created to Expedite Sandy Insurance Disputes
2013-03-01 00:00:00.0
Gov. Christie Increases Criticism of NFIP, Draws Fire for No-Bid Debris Removal Contract
2013-03-01 00:00:00.0
Proposed NJ Bad Faith Statute Considered by Senate Commerce Committee on March 4th
2013-03-01 00:00:00.0
New FEMA Flood Insurance Maps for New Jersey
2013-02-19 00:00:00.0
Governor Christie Calls Federal Flood Insurance Program a “Disgrace”
February 8, 2012
Federal Flood Insurance Program Makes Several Changes to Flood Manual
2013-02-08 00:00:00.0
NJ Dept. of Banking and Insurance Urges Adjusters to Maintain Reasonable Fees
2013-01-08 00:00:00.0
President Obama Signs Bill to Pay Flood Insurance Claims
2013-01-07 00:00:00.0
National Flood Insurance Program Running Out of Money
2012-12-28 00:00:00.0
Senate Passes National Flood Insurance Increase, House to Hold Two Separate Votes
2012-12-28 00:00:00.0
Class Action Filed Against Flood Insurers
2012-12-26 00:00:00.0
EXPANSION OF BAD FAITH CASE LAW BLOG
2012-11-06 00:00:00.0
Firm Attorneys Co- Author Article
2012-10-22 00:00:00.0
Firm Attorneys Co-Author Chapter 69 Truckers’ and Motor Carriers’ Commercial Vehicle Insurance for the 2012 Edition of New Appleman on Insurance Law
2012-10-04 00:00:00.0
HARRIS AND APPLEBAUM ON NON-COMPETES
2012-05-18 00:00:00.0
NFL Bounty Programs: Who Pays?
Insurance and Reinsurance Committee Newsletter , April 20, 2012
Firm Attorney Speaks at Trucking Law Seminar
February 16, 2012
Jay Barry Harris Named as 2012 Chair of DRI Insurance Roundtable
2012-01-20 00:00:00.0
Firm Partners Present Seminar in London
2011-06-09 00:00:00.0
Firm Partner Speaks at PBI Seminar
2011-06-06 00:00:00.0
Independent Adjuster’s Actions Can Bind Insurer in an Action for Bad Faith
2011-02-25 00:00:00.0
Court Allows Attorney to Utilize Google During Jury Selection
2010-10-08 00:00:00.0
Court Limits Punitive Damage Award
2010-10-07 00:00:00.0
It’s Jury Service, Not Duty
Defense Research Institute Service Task Force, January 2009
Protecting Trade Secrets
2010-07-30 00:00:00.0
Jay Barry Harris Speaks to Claims Department on Medicare Secondary Payer Statute
2010-07-28 00:00:00.0
Firm Lawyers Chosen 2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2010-06-24 00:00:00.0
Jay Barry Harris Named as 2011 Vice Chair of DRI Insurance Roundtable
2010-06-10 00:00:00.0
Jay Barry Harris Joins the Board of Center for Advancement in Cancer Education
2010-03-16 00:00:00.0
Litigation Tactics – Pre Trial: The Defense Perspective
2010-02-13 00:00:00.0
Jury Verdict Raises ADA Concerns For Trucking Companies
2010-01-27 00:00:00.0
DRI Appoints Jay Barry Harris To Insurance Roundtable Steering Committee
2009-12-29 00:00:00.0
Third Circuit Limits Scope Of “Occurrence” Under Commercial General Liability Policies
May 2009
The Dangers of Federal Court: Judge Rules That Driver’s Traffic Conviction is Admissible
2009-03-24 00:00:00.0
IADC Member Jay Barry Harris Speaks At Midyear Meeting
March 2009
Firm Lawyers Win Motion To Dismiss Bad Faith Claim
March 2009
Firm Lawyers Win Appeal, Upholding Dismissal of Bad Faith Claim
February 2009
Firm Attorneys Show Effective Claims Handling
December 2008
Congratulations To Firm “Super Lawyers”
December 2008
Firm Lawyers Write on Non-Competes
December 2008
Unfair Claims Settlement Practices PowerPoint
December 2008
Collapse Coverage: The Conundrum Continues
2008-05-19 00:00:00.0
New FCMSA Regulations Could Leave Drivers Running On Empty
Defense Research Institute Transportation Quarterly, April 2008
Firm Lawyers Obtain Dismissal of Bad Faith Claim
April 2008
Firm Attorneys Win Claim That Carrier Had No Duty To Defend Or Indemnify Officers Committing Intentional Acts
March 2008
Claims For Coverage Involving Criminal Acts
2007-05-01 00:00:00.0
Jay Barry Harris Honored by DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
November 2006
Harris Addresses Property Loss & Liability Research Bureau Seminar in Chicago
October 2006
Jay Barry Harris Named National Director for DRI—The Voice of the Defense Bar
October 2006
Center City Lawyers Author Book Chapters For Young Lawyers
September 2006
Technology And Court Room: Federal Courts Enact Rules To Govern “E-Discovery”
Legal Notes, Vol. 19, Fall 2006
Contingent Fee Award Not Permitted Under Bad Faith Statute
July 2006
Local Attorneys Lead National Trucking Law Conference
May 2006
Check Your Hurricane Insurance Coverage Now
Legal Notes, Vol. 18, Spring 2006
Recent Developments in Pennsylvania Bad Faith Litigation
2006-04-04 00:00:00.0
Harris Makes Presentation to Claims and Underwriting Departments of Insurance Company
February
Harris Reappointed as Chair of Trucking Law Committee
February 2006
Litigation Tactics – Pre Trial: The Defense Perspective
2006-01-27 00:00:00.0
Bad Faith During Litigation
2006-01-20 00:00:00.0
Exploring the Self-Insured – Insurer Relationship
2006-01-20 00:00:00.0
Uncertainty in the Law Makes it More Important for You to be Listed as a Named Insured
Legal Notes, Vol. 17, Fall 2005, Fall 2005
Lafayete Hill Attorney Jay Harris Named Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer”
June 2005
Harris Addresses National Insurance Claims Conference In San Antonio
May 2005
Utilizing Surveillance and Getting it Admitted Into Evidence
2005-02-13 00:00:00.0
Jury Verdict Raises ADA Concerns For Trucking Companies
Defense Research Institute In Transit, 2005-02-13 00:00:00.0
Modern Occurrence Litigation
2005-01-26 00:00:00.0
The Collapse Conundrum: Finding Collapse Coverage When No Collapse Occurs
2005-01-26 00:00:00.0
Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Declares Fair Share Act Unconstitutional
July 2004
Arbitration Clauses Can Limit Your Exposure and Litigation Costs
Legal Notes, Vol. 14, Spring 2004
Arbitration Clauses Can Limit Your Exposure and Litigation Costs
Legal Notes, Vol. 14, Spring 2004, Spring 2004
Economic Loss Rule And Its Impact On Property Insurance Coverage
Defense Research Institute, March 2004
Privacy Issues And Their Impact Upon The Trucking Industry
2004-01-27 00:00:00.0
The Battle Between the Courts and Coverage – How to Handle the Innocent Co-Insured
2004-01-26 00:00:00.0
Third Circuit Decides That EEOC Letters Are Not Automatically Admissible At Trial
IADC Newsletter , March 2003
Revisiting The Duty to Defend After the Exhaustion of the Policy Limits
2003-01-26 00:00:00.0
Providing Drivers with Telematic Equipment: The Risks
For The Defense, 2002-11-30 00:00:00.0
Why Litigate When You Can Mediate? – An Introduction to ADR
2002-10-01 00:00:00.0
Pennsylvania Radically Alters Joint and Several Liability
Insurance Law Update, Fall 2002
New PA Law May Discourage Lawsuits
Legal Notes, Vol. 11, Fall 2002
Insurance Law Update
Fall 2002
In addition to Punitive Damages, An Insured, In a Bad Faith Action, Can Recoup Attorneys’ Fees
Insurance Law Update, Fall 2002
Violations of the Unfair Insurance Practices Act or the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations are not Admissible to Establish a Standard of Conduct in Bad Faith Action Against an Insurer
Insurance Law Update, Fall 2002
Superior Court Invalidates Philadelphia County Local Rule Imposing Sanctions for Failure to Settle
Insurance Law Update, Fall 2002
Insurer Required to Indemnify Insured Who Pleaded Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter and then Found Liable in a Civil Action for Violating Decedent’s Civil Rights
Insurance Law Update, Fall 2002
Post-Judgment Actions of Insurer Not Covered by Bad Faith Statute
Insurance Law Update, Fall 2002
Third Circuit Bars Expert Testimony About Violations of the Unfair Insurance Practices Act and the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations
April 2002
Unfair Claims Settlement Practices (Regulations)
2002-04-02 00:00:00.0
Why Litigate When You Can Mediate? – An Introduction to ADR
2002-02-13 00:00:00.0
Drivers with Telematic Equipment: The Risks
2002-01-27 00:00:00.0
Eight Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Loss and Help Avoid Costly Litigation
Legal Notes, Vol. 7, Spring 2001
Vicarious Liability And Punitive Damages – Who Should Bear The Loss?
2001-01-27 00:00:00.0
Default Judgments – If the Insured Allows the Door to Close, Must the Insurer Attempt to Open It?
2001-01-26 00:00:00.0
Firm Convictions: The Effect of Criminal Proceedings on Coverage
2001-01-26 00:00:00.0
Primary Insurer May Have Direct Duty to Notify the Excess Insurer
2001-01-26 00:00:00.0
Where Primary Insurer’s Limits are Exhausted, It is Still Responsible to Pay Delay Damages
2001-01-26 00:00:00.0
Insurer Cannot Deduct Depreciation for Repairs to a Partially Destroyed Building
2001-01-26 00:00:00.0
PA Supreme Court Rules that Paying Excess Verdict Does Not Extinguish Insured’s Bad Faith Claim
January 2001
Judgment Creditor Cannot Maintain Bad Faith Action Against Tortfeasor’s Homeowner’s Insurer Absent Assignment
2000-01-26 00:00:00.0
Navigating the Murky Waters of the Insured’s Duty to Cooperate
Defense Research Institute, April 1999
Collective Bargaining Agreements are Ineffective in Forcing Arbitration of Employees’ Statutory Discrimination Claims
Counterpoint, July 1998
Nursing Home Risk Administration Recognizing Potential Problem Areas and Reducing Your Risks
1998-02-13 00:00:00.0
Driver Who Leaves Terminal to Visit Brother at Shopping Mall Still “Under Dispatch”; No Coverage Under Bobtail Policy
1998-01-26 00:00:00.0
ADEA and Reduction in Force – How Employers Can Avoid Claims of Age Discrimination
1995-02-13 00:00:00.0
No Claim for Negligent Hiring Supervision Where Driver’s Employment was Admitted; Allegations Insufficient to Establish Punitive Damages
Risk Management: What Every Non Profit Should Know
February 24, 2011
Important Initial Victory for Insurers in “Kids for Cash” Cases
April 21, 2011
FMCSA REVISES HOURS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVERS
January 4, 2012
Firm Attorney gives Presentation to PAIIA
November 4, 2011
Congratulations to Firm’s Pennsylvania “Super Lawyers” and Rising Star
May 2012
HURRICANE SANDY – New Jersey Insurance Issues
Jay Barry Harris Re-Appointed Chair of DRI Insurance Roundtable
October 12, 2013
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2014 Recognizes Eight Firm Attorneys
A Tribute to Jay Harris
Risk Management Seminar: What Every Non Profit Should Know Philadelphia, PA
Bad Faith Trends in Third Party Litigation
Recent Developments in Pennsylvania Bad Faith Litigation
Framework For Analyzing The Additional Insured Endorsement
“Uncle Sam Is Watching! The Medicare Secondary Payer Statute,” Pennsylvania Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters, November 2009
“Partnership Interrupted- Litigation Between Insurers and Independent Adjusters,” Pennsylvania Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters, March 2009
“Collapse Coverage – The Conundrum Continues,” International Association of Defense Counsel Midyear Meeting, February 2009
“Effective Claims Handling,” November 2008
“Litigating Tractor-Trailer Accidents – The Defense Perspective,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 2007, 2005, 2005
“Claims For Coverage Involving Criminal Acts,” Property Loss Research Bureau/Liability Insurance Research Bureau Claims Conference, 2007
“Bad Faith During Litigation,” Property Loss Research Bureau/Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Critical Issues Seminar, October 2006
“Recent Developments in Pennsylvania Bad Faith Litigation,” American Modern Insurance Company, 2006
“Modern Occurrence Litigation,” Property Loss Research Bureau/Liability Insurance Research Bureau Claims Conference, 2005
“Privacy Issues And Their Impact Upon The Trucking Industry,” Defense Research Institute Trucking Law Seminar, April 2004
“Economic Loss Rule And Its Impact On Property Insurance Coverage,” Property Loss Research Bureau/Liability Insurance Research Bureau Claims Conference, March 2004
“The Battle Between the Courts and Coverage – How to Handle the Innocent Co-Insured,” Defense Research Institute Insurance Law Seminar, May 2002
“Why Litigate When You Can Mediate? – An Introduction to ADR,” Defense Research Institute Trucking Seminar, April 2002
“Firm Convictions: The Effect of Criminal Proceedings on Coverage,” Defense Research Institute Seminar, December 2000
“Nursing Home Risk Administration Recognizing Potential Problem Areas and Reducing Your Risks,” Northland Insurance Company, 1999
“ADEA and Reduction in Force – How Employers Can Avoid Claims of Age Discrimination,” Pennsylvania Bar Institute,1997