Blank Rome partner Jeffrey L. Schulman will serve as a panelist for the Practising Law Institute (“PLI”) Property and Casualty Insurance Law 2025 conference, being held in New York, New York, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Virtual options are also available.)
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Still reeling from the opioid epidemic and ongoing COVID-19 impacts, the limits of complex property and casualty insurance coverage throughout the United States continue to be tested in the aftermath of historic natural disasters in California and Southeastern states. While policyholders and carriers alike have become versed in disputes arising out of property damage, business loss, and personal injury claims, conflicting litigation outcomes and proposed new regulation may challenge even experienced legal practitioners.
Moreover, legal advisers must also be well prepared for lesser-known coverage areas such as expanded realizations about the use of forever chemicals and the proliferation of artificial intelligence-driven technology.
PLI’s third annual program on Property & Casualty Insurance will provide invaluable perspectives and skills-based instruction for those representing both policyholders and insurers, as well as other stakeholders.
Jeffrey’s session, “Trends in Coverage for Government Nuisance Suits: Guns, Opioids, and Lead Paint,” will take place from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
ABOUT THE SESSION
This session will provide the background and history regarding governmental nuisance cases against gun manufacturers, opioid distributors, and lead paint makers, among others, and the results of those insurance coverage. Topics include:
- Recent decisions on coverage for governmental nuisance cases
- Whether nuisance cases involve “damages because of bodily injury or property damage” and whether they involve an “occurrence” under general liability insurance policies
- Practice pointers
- Future coverage caselaw outcomes in light of recent developments
Panelists:
- Sarah D. Gordon, Steptoe LLP
- Patrick F. Hofer, Clyde & Co.
- Andrew S. Nadolna, JAMS
- Jeffrey L. Schulman, Blank Rome LLP
CLE credit is available.
For more information, please visit the program webpage or this Law360 Insurance Authority article recapping the conference.
