Joseph Monteleone will be presenting a CLE webcast entitled, “Removing the Mysteries from Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) Liability Insurance,” on June 13, 2016. Some topics that will be covered include:

• Understand key provisions in the typical D&O insurance policy
• Discuss key areas of coverage disputes
• Highlight recent case law from various

Frank A. Valverde and Cheryl F. Korman obtained a victory in an Article 78 proceeding before the Appellate Division, Second Department.  In Cappuccia v. N.Y. State Div. of Human Rights, a former employee commenced an Article 78 proceeding against his former employer and the N.Y. State Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) disputing the DHR’s determination

Brian Ade and Patricia Doran obtained summary judgment from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County in a coverage dispute in connection with a medical malpractice policy. The Court granted Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company (“MLMIC”) summary judgment dismissing the insured’s claims that MLMIC breached the insurance policy by settling the underlying medical malpractice claim

The prestigious Chambers USA Directory has included Rivkin Radler LLP.  The firm is listed in the Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer category and its Health Services Practice Group is recognized among “Notable Firms” for Healthcare in New York.

“The Chambers USA Directory is one of the premier resources for sophisticated users of legal services,” said Managing

Joseph Monteleone, Jonathan Bruno and Michael Jones hosted a lunch ‘n learn presentation for client, Hudson Insurance Company, at their offices in New York on May 24th.  They discussed various topics, including insureds’ rights to independent counsel in key jurisdictions, frequent areas of coverage disputes under professional liability policies and the impact of professional services

William Savino has been reappointed as Chair of the State of New York Tenth Judicial District’s Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commissions.

The work of the Commissions promotes greater confidence in the judicial election process and the judiciary as a whole by assuring voters that candidates have been thoroughly screened to ensure that they possess the

Frank Valverde and the Long Island Chamber of Commerce hosted the Latina Hat Luncheo hosted the Latina Hat Luncheon recognizing Latina business leaders in Long Island. The luncheon honors and celebrates hardwarking, inspirational, women leaders, role models, and advocates on Long Island.  The event draws a diverse audience made up of small and corporate businesses, as

Alan Eagle is a co-chair and speaker at the New York State Bar Association’s CLE program entitled, “Insurance Coverage 2016:  Recent Cases, Hot Issues, and Advanced Topics.”  Alan’s program is entitled, “Recent General Liability Coverage Decisions,”  and will address the top ten liability coverage decisions and trends.  Alan will be on the faculty for the May

Frank Valverde was inducted as the Vice President of the Nassau County Latino Republican Alliance.  The NCLRA is committed to developing and maintaining a Republican Latino voting constituency to promote the traditional ideals of American democracy, values, freedom, free-market enterprise, and limited government.

Michael Cannata’s article, “You Should Trademark That!” was published in the April edition of The Suffolk Lawyer.

The Suffolk Lawyer – April 2016