During these challenging times, Severson & Werson remains open and in full operation, consistent with the firm’s previously established contingency planning. While many of our attorneys and staff will be working remotely, as a firm, we continue in full operation. We are here to help, as always.
Michael B. Murphy spoke on “The Producing Broker’s Role in Response to Assured’s Report of Catastrophic/Mass Tort Event” at TechAssure’s International Members’ Conference, Baden, Baden Germany October 14-17, 2018. Read More
On Friday, October 5, 2018, Kristin Walker-Probst, David A. Berkley, and Scott J. Hyman presented “Current Developments in Automobile Finance Law” at the California Financial Services Association’s 78th Annual Convention in Laguna Niguel, California. This is the 11th year that Severson & Werson has been asked to present at CFSA’s Annual Conference. Read More
Any person who “causes” an employee to be paid” less than the minimum wage set by state or local law is liable for a civil penalty as is any person who “causes to be violated” laws governing overtime pay. The civil penalties can be serious: for first time intention violations: $50 or $100 per underpaid employee per pay period; for… Read More
On October 11, 2018, Michael B. Murphy will be presenting “California Wildfires and Inverse Condemnation” at the 8th Annual Bermuda Insurance Market Conference of the Bermuda Insurance Institute, Hamilton, Bermuda. Click here for more information. Read More
Full article on Law360 here. "Law360 (September 25, 2018, 9:01 PM EDT) -- A split Eleventh Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of homeowner class litigation over force-placed insurance, saying the litigation violated a doctrine that prohibits challenges to regulator-approved rates. The appeals court on Monday affirmed, 2-1, the tossing of litigation filed by homeowners whose home insurance, mandated by their lenders,… Read More
Worldwide Effort Brings Together Volunteers from the Legal Profession to Support More Than 80 Community-Based Organizations Ford Motor Company’s Legal Alliance for Women (LAW) is launching an inaugural Global Day of Service on Sept. 27, focusing on servicing organizations who support the well-being of women and girls Severson & Werson employees will volunteer at Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden… Read More
On September 16-18, Severson & Werson was a sponsor of the 2018 Five-Star Conference and Expo in Dallas, Texas. Specifically, Severson hosted the Servicing & Compliance Lab, and shareholder Scott Hyman moderated a panel of industry innovators speaking on the subject of Servicing Innovation, The New Mindset. Severson members Jarlath Curran and Kerry Franich also attended the Conference. The Five… Read More
Ms. Walser-Jolly presented at “Employment Discrimination Investigation: How to Safeguard Business Against Discrimination Claims,” webinar on October 3, 2018. She discussed the DFEH Investigative Guidelines and how to properly handle employee complaints of discrimination. Click here for more information. Read More
On December 10, 2018, Rhonda will be speaking at the Women in Consumer Finance Conference on a panel entitled “Just Freaking Own it Already!” in Baltimore, Maryland. Read More
On November 7, 2018, Rhonda will be speaking at the Women, Diversity & Change Summit on a panel entitled “Succeeding in Male-Dominant Environments.” Read More
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