Mark J. Kenney Featured in Key Discussion: “Drawing The Line- Fairness and Banking” at 2015 Nomis Solutions Forum
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Andrew Noble Admitted to Practice in Washington State
Andrew Noble has regularly appeared pro hac vice in Washington state and federal courts since graduating from the University of Washington School of Law in 2006. On November 3, 2015, Mr. Noble was sworn in as a member of the Washington State Bar Association by Chief Justice Jill Johanson of the Washington Court of Appeals, Division 2, in Tacoma, where… Read More
David Ericksen Presented World-Wide Webinar, “ Construction Defect Claims: Parties, Policies, & Process”
David Ericksen recently presented a worldwide webinar (and encore) touching four continents on behalf of one of the largest international insurance companies. Mr. Ericksen’s presentation, “Construction Defect Claims: Parties, Policies, & Process” was a comprehensive and strategic overview of the participants, drivers, and corresponding resolution strategies. Read More
Andrew Noble Appointed Vice Chair of Consumer Financial Services Committee
Andrew Noble was appointed Vice Chair for Programming of the California Bar Association’s Consumer Financial Services Committee (CFSC) at the Bar Association’s annual meeting on October 9, 2015. Part of the Bar Association’s Business Law Section, the CFSC is a diverse group of accomplished professionals with a wide range of expertise. Members include plaintiff and defense-side litigation attorneys, and in-house… Read More
Halverson, J. L. (October 2015). “The Design Professional as Advocate in Construction Claims Processes: Is This the Wild West?”
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Nelson, R. L. (August 24, 2015). “Amendments to California’s Paid Sick Leave Alert”
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Kemp, E.(August 4, 2015). California Supreme Court Upholds Auto Contract’s Arbitration Clause Alert
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Nelson, R. L. (June 10, 2015). “Employment Law Deadlines, Labor & Employment Law Compliance E-Alert
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Corporate America Crowns Severson & Werson as Insurance Team of the Year for California
Michael B. Murphy and the Severson & Werson Insurance Practice Group have been recognized for their hard work and dedication over the past 12 months after voting by corporate sponsors and national legal practitioners. Read More
Severson & Werson Recognized as One of the Best Small & Midsized Firms with 150 or Fewer Attorneys
Severson & Werson has been recognized as one of the best small and midsized firms with 150 or fewer attorneys in the country! Announcing Vault's Top 150 Under 150 by Nicole Weber | March 24, 2015 Vault is excited to release a new list highlighting the best small and midsized firms with 150 or fewer attorneys—Vault’s Top 150 Under 150!… Read More
Mark Kenney Featured Attorney at AFSA National Auto Finance Conference
Mark J. Kenney spoke January 21 at AFSA’s San Francisco Conference, addressing litigation and regulatory compliance risks facing the industry. Mr. Kenney conducted live monitoring and analysis of the oral arguments taking place on the in the Supreme Court in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project, Inc. The case is a fair lending/disparate impact… Read More
Halverson, J. L. (January 2015). “California Court of Appeal Holds Economic Loss Rule Bars Indemnity and Contribution Claims against Professional Engineering Firm”. E-Alert
The California Court of Appeal just handed down an important decision for the design and construction industry: State Ready Mix, Inc. v. Moffatt & Nichol. The Court ruled that concrete supplier State Ready Mix, Inc. (State) was unable to pursue any claim for equitable indemnity or contribution against the civil engineer, Moffatt & Nichol (Moffatt). California Court of Appeal Holds… Read More
Ericksen, D. A. (December 16, 2014). Authors The Architect’s Handbook Chapter on Dispute Resolution
John Wiley & Sons - December 16, 2014 The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice (15th Ed.) by the American Institute of Architects has now been published. Severson & Werson’s Construction Practice leader David Ericksen authored the chapter on Dispute Management and Resolution. In drafting this chapter, Mr. Ericksen drew upon his more than twenty years of representing construction professionals in… Read More