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Chamberlain ♦ McHaney shares its expertise with clients on a regular basis at its annual October seminar and through requests for in house continuing education. There is a lot to keep up with, but you can count on us to meet your needs whether you are a seasoned hand looking for an update or just trying to get your hands around an issue for the first time. Our information is presented in a fast paced, fun setting, usually with approved education credit for those who want it. Below are some of the topics previously presented by our attorneys. Stay abreast of case law developments through the year by signing up to receive the TEXAS UPDATE! Contact David Chamberlain or Gordon McHaney to arrange for in house presentations.

TEXAS STANDARD AUTO POLICY:

Texas Automobile Insurance Update

DECIPHERING MEDICAL RECORDS AND BILLING:

ETOH, Past History, Paid or Incurred, and Other Unique and Confusing Medical Terms

CONSTRUCTION LAW UPDATE:

Coverage for Defective Construction and Other Mysteries Solved

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

The Impact of the Recent Session on the Tort, Insurance and Civil Justice System

SLIP, TRIP, FALL AND OUCH:

An Update on Premises Liability

DAMN THING DOESN'T WORK:

Update the Best Recent Products Liability Cases

TEXAS SUPREME COURT UPDATE:

Hear what the Supremes Had to Say

CONSUMER PROTECTION:

Good Faith, Bad Faith, Texas Insurance Code, the Duties and Standards of Adjusters

POINTING FINGERS, SHIFTING BLAME AND TAKING CREDIT:

Third-Party Liability, Contribution, Indemnity and Settlement Credits (Man, do I have a Headache)

GOVERNMENTAL LIABILITY UPDATE:

The King Can Do No Wrong, But Does He Have to Pay?

DRAM SHOP LIABILITY:

The Legal Aspects of "Mas Cerveza Por Favor!"

TRICKA!:

The Inner-Workings of the Texas Residential Construction Commission and its Affect on Construction Claims and Suits

PAID OR INCURRED; SUBROGATION/LIENS:

Including a Discussion of the "Made Whole" Doctrine, the Texas Supreme Court's Recent Decision in Fortis Benefits v. Cantu, ERISA, Medicare, Medicaid, Workers Comp, Hospital Liens and a Whole Bunch of Other Liens You Never Heard of, But Can Ruin Your Life

CAN THE PLAINTIFF COLLECT THAT?

Medical and Economic Damages: Paid or Incurred; What a Plaintiff can (and cannot) collect in a personal injury case

WHO'S IN CHARGE HERE?:

Does the Insurer or the Insured Get to Select Defense Counsel and Control the Defense? (Not so fast my little friend, it's not as easy as you think!)

ARE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS LIABILE FOR THE WRONGFUL ACTS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS?:

Maybe. Maybe not.

THE PROBLEM WITH EXPERT TESTIMONY:

Daubert/Robinson and the Highly Unqualified Expert who Proffers Irrelevant Opinions

INSURANCE COVERAGE UPDATE:

Morticians, CGL and Homeowners; Is the Eight Corners Rule Still Intact or Should I Look Elsewhere?

YOU'RE FIRED! EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE:

The U.S. Supreme Court Empowers Employees & And You Thought that was a Conservative Court. Heh, Heh.

WINNER TAKES ALL:

The New High Stakes - High Risk Game of Stowers Liability versus Insurer's Right of Reimbursement after Excess Underwriters at Lloyds v. Frank's Casing Crew (Tex. 2005)

THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF PRE-SUIT INVESTIGATION:

How to Do it Right and Keep it Privileged

CONSUMER PROTECTION:

Extra-Contractual Liability, Article 21.21 and 21.25 of the Texas Insurance Code. How does Dallas Basketball Affect the Insurer's Duty to Defend?

EVERYTHING ELECTRONIC:

Courtroom Technology and Internet Access to Court Records

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND HEALTH CARE LIABILITY UPDATE:

Can Patients Still Make a Case?

INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION:

A Study of Lennar Homes and Other Disputes

INSURANCE AND COVERAGE:

Non-Construction Cases

A DEMONSTRATION OF THE CROSS-EXAMINATION OF THE PLAINTIFF'S EXPERT:

Is He Qualified and Are His Opinions Reliable? You Be the Judge.