Episodes

  • BONUS EPISODE - Are there strategies to ensure liability coverage for construction defect claims? (Ep. 3.1)

    BONUS EPISODE - Are there strategies to ensure liability coverage for construction defect claims? (Ep. 3.1)
    May 1 2021
    In this bonus episode, Seth Lamden from Blank Rome LLP shares some thoughts on how policyholders might better ensure liability insurance coverage for construction defect or faulty workmanship claims. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message
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    20 mins
  • An Underrated Legend in the CGL/Construction Defect Battles (Ep. 3)

    An Underrated Legend in the CGL/Construction Defect Battles (Ep. 3)
    Apr 12 2021

    Michael discusses the role that George Tinker played in the decades-long dispute over whether construction defect claims are covered by CGL policies. He is joined by Seth Lamden, a partner in the Chicago office of BlankRome LLP.

    Excellent sound effects, with some modifications, courtesy of Timbre (https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/392182/).

    The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

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    37 mins
  • BONUS EPISODE - Are there strategies to protect against false certificates of insurance? (Ep. 2.1)

    BONUS EPISODE - Are there strategies to protect against false certificates of insurance? (Ep. 2.1)
    Mar 7 2021
    In this bonus episode, Michael Young and his legal partner Aleen Tiffany discuss strategies to protect against false certificates of insurance. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message
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    6 mins
  • Are certificates of insurance really "worthless"? (Ep. 2)

    Are certificates of insurance really "worthless"? (Ep. 2)
    Feb 23 2021

    Michael discusses whether certificates of insurance are really "worthless." He is joined by his HeplerBroom partner Aleen Tiffany.

    Excellent sound effects, with some modifications, courtesy of pyoorgoodshed (https://freesound.org/people/pyoorgoodshed/sounds/426650/), betchkal (https://freesound.org/people/betchkal/sounds/258322/), and copyc4t (https://freesound.org/people/copyc4t/sounds/146434/). 

    The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

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    31 mins
  • The Little Known Story Behind Maryland Casualty Co. v. Peppers (Ep. 1)

    The Little Known Story Behind Maryland Casualty Co. v. Peppers (Ep. 1)
    Jan 2 2021

    Michael explains the little known story behind the Illinois Supreme Court's landmark decision in Maryland Casualty Co. v. Peppers, one of the first cases in the country to recognize an insured's right in some instances to independent defense counsel. You can read the decision here (https://law.justia.com/cases/illinois/supreme-court/1976/47755-6.html). You can view the Made in the USA documentary mentioned in the episode here (https://video.ninenet.org/video/made-in-usa-the-east-st-louis-story-ccgfta/?gclid=CjwKCAiArbv_BRA8EiwAYGs23PDK_aQyU-jLnAFjb2Qzs4tBwXecsjW_XQP6kOjJNfwtiN-6WHQPWRoC6u0QAvD_BwE). Excellent sound effects, with some modifications, courtesy of kwahmah_02 (https://freesound.org/people/kwahmah_02/sounds/244932/); and TaranP (https://freesound.org/people/TaranP/sounds/362206/).

    The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

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    13 mins
  • Professional Liability Insurance for Police Officers? (Ep. 97)

    Professional Liability Insurance for Police Officers? (Ep. 97)
    Jun 10 2020
    Michael discusses a recent proposal to require police officers to purchase professional liability insurance. You can read the news story here (https://kstp.com/news/minneapolis-reform-plan-would-require-insurance-for-officers-/5754058/). You can read his LinkedIn post here (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6676283456097411073/). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message
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    3 mins
  • Handling non-COVID-related claims in a COVID world (Ep. 96)

    Handling non-COVID-related claims in a COVID world (Ep. 96)
    Jun 8 2020
    Michael previews his webinar set for Thursday, June 11 at 4 pm eastern / 3 pm central, that will discuss handling non-COVID-related claims in a COVID-19 World. You can register for the FREE webinar here (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/HFh5C82XE0IXYGJAf20isW?domain=zoom.us). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaelyoungstl/message
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    4 mins
  • Are we doing virtual jury trials now? (Ep. 95)

    Are we doing virtual jury trials now? (Ep. 95)
    Jun 7 2020

    My good friend Shari Belitz discusses virtual jury trials.

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    20 mins