Walter Latimer and Bruno Renda will be speaking in an upcoming webinar, "Motor Carrier Claims for Negligent Entrustment, Hiring and Retention," on Wednesday, October 28^th.

This CLE webinar will guide personal injury counsel in proving or defending claims against motor carriers and insurance companies for negligent entrustment, hiring or retention of a truck driver in the wake of a trucking accident. This panel guided personal injury counsel in elements of each claim, defense theory, apportioning liability and damages, impact of admission, best practices for defense counsel, and more. 

Shareholders Walter Latimer and Bruno Renda spoke in the Strafford Live Webinar, “Litigating Equipment Failures in Trucking Cases: The Blurring of Negligence and Products Liability” on June 30th, 2020. 

This CLE webinar discussed the overview of products liability theory, product defects found in traditional trucking equipment and in software and sensor-driven safety systems, and countering manufacturers efforts to shift blame to drivers.

To see what else was discussed, please click here.

Shareholder J. Michael Pennekamp was interviewed on SuperYacht Radio discussing the potential liabilities and legal issues that face the yachting industry, the potential pitfalls with insurance and the positives as we begin to re-open businesses. 

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Walter Latimer and Bruno Renda will be spoke in a Strafford live webinar, "Motor Carrier Claims for Negligent Entrustment, Hiring and Retention," on Tuesday December 3^rd. 

Success on negligent entrustment, hiring or retention claims may result in increased compensatory damages, the potential for punitive damages, expanded discovery, and evidentiary and admissibility advantages for the victim. However, proving or defending these claims can be time consuming and expensive.

This panel guided personal injury counsel in elements of each claim, defense theory, apportioning liability and damages, impact of admission, best practices for defense counsel, and more. Panelists also covered other pressing issues such as: what are the legal and practical considerations for personal injury attorneys pursuing these claims, and what defenses are often raised in these claims? As well as how to think outside of the box regarding potential claims in a truck case, maximizing recovery for your client. 

For more information on the webinar, click here.

This year's Annual UM Tailgate was set for the UM v. Georgia Tech game where Shareholder George Koonce and his family once again put on quite a spread! Thanks to all of our attorneys, friends and clients that attended.