DREW POMERANCE OPENS TWO-DAY CONFERENCE ON BAD FAITH LITIGATION


LOS ANGELES, CA, March 12, 2007—Emerging trends in California’s bad faith law—one of the most sophisticated and developed in the nation—was discussed at the Mealey’s California Bad Faith Conference held today at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina del Rey, California.

Drew Pomerance of Roxborough, Pomerance & Nye LLP and James Robie of Robie & Matthai opened the two-day conference with a session about innovative and emerging theories on bad faith. Pomerance, one of the most experienced class action attorneys in the country who has dedicated his practice to representing businesses in coverage and bad faith disputes against insurers, discussed his theories on what constitutes bad faith and the emergence of new exposures for insurance carriers involved in workers’ compensation cases.

"We have seen so many ways in which insurance companies overcharge their insureds or otherwise don't perform their obligations in good faith, that new theories and litigation trends have developed to hold carriers accountable," says Pomerance.

Pomerance and Robie were joined by a host of experts including plaintiff and defense attorneys, in-house counsel, government attorneys, legislators, and judges who presented other topics such as:

• Emerging bad faith defenses
   
• Special issues associated with handling bad faith cases involving life and disability claims
   
• A discussion of important California bad faith and punitive damages decisions
   
• Arizona bad faith issues and what California attorneys can learn from them
   
• An update on Prop 64, its retroactivity, and changes concerning Business and Professional Code §17200 claims.
   

LexisNexis Mealey’s educational programs not only offer a balanced presentation of the hottest litigation issues and unparalleled networking opportunities, but also an average of 9-12 CLE credits per program. Accreditation is available from all states with mandatory continuing legal education requirements.

Roxborough, Pomerance & Nye LLP (RPN) is a Los Angeles-based law firm providing expert legal counsel and representation to the business community. Established in 1996, the firm offers a broad range of legal services in all facets of civil litigation with its primary focus on business, insurance, employment, and wage and hour litigation. It is the first law firm in the country to specialize in and make new law when representing employers in workers’ compensation premium and dividend disputes with insurance carriers.

Contact: Linda O'Hanlon, Straightline Communications, (818) 386-1916

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