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| Kelly M. Lippincott, Member, Carr Maloney P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s WebcastKelly M. Lippincott, Member, Carr Maloney P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Sweeping Developments in Product Liability Insurance: A 2016 Update LIVE Webcast
For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/ About Kelly M. Lippincott Kelly M. Lippincott is a member of Carr Maloney P.C. in Washington, D.C. She focuses her practice on Insurance Coverage, Product Liability, and Professional Liability. Kelly has first-chaired dozens of jury and bench trials in federal and state courts in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. She also has argued before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Kelly has represented a wide variety of manufacturers and distributors in product liability suits in federal and state courts. Kelly defends insurers in coverage disputes in federal and state court matters involving additional insured disputes, professional liability claims, “other insurance” provisions, and other coverage issues. Kelly serves as regional editor for DRI’s Duty to Defend Compendium. About Carr Maloney P.C. Carr Maloney P.C. provides comprehensive legal services throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1984, the firm applies its extensive regional experience and highly individualized approach to the diverse needs of each client. Event Synopsis: This past year, one of the key trends affecting companies of all sizes is the liability incurred by manufacturers or vendors of goods that had caused injury from defective merchandise that was provided for sale. This liability that often costs financial and reputational damages to companies, manufacturers, industries and firms is known as "Product Liability." Laws and regulations that concern product liability cases had been rare not until the 1960’s when revolutionary changes to the field transpired. To avoid financial loss arising out of the legal liability incurred due to the faulty injury, companies are adopting product liability insurance and is obliged to maintain proper compliance techniques and best practices in adopting to its growing scope of principles. In this two-hour LIVE Webcast, a seasoned trial lawyer engaged by The Knowledge Group will offer the audience with an in-depth discussion of the fundamentals as well as updates with regards to the noteworthy developments in Product Liability Law and Product Liability Insurance. Speakers will also provide the audience with the current trends and insights surrounding this significant topic. Key topics include: § Product Liability Law - An Overview § Product Liability Insurance – Legal Primer § Federal Preemption as an Emerging Defense in Medical Device Claims § Daubert Challenges in Product Defect Cases § Supplier or Component Manufacturer Liability Theories § Common Pitfalls in Preparation of Experts for Deposition and Trial § Punitive Damages in Product Liability and Design Disputes About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/ End
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