I received a letter from my professional liability insurer informing me of changes to my policy in my next policy year. Among them: in the definition of “professional services” “pro bono” services will be replaced with “eleemosynary” services. This is
Nina E. Kallen
I have been an attorney in Massachusetts since 1994. I practice in general litigation and focus on insurance coverage issues. I am available to assist claimants, insureds, and insurers who have a dispute over motor vehicle, homeowners, general liability, and other insurance policies. I also draft briefs and provide other litigation services to fellow attorneys on a subcontract basis. You can learn more about me, and find links to my published opinions, at my website, www.kallenlawyer.com.
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Massachusetts legislature votes down bill that would have provided retroactive insurance coverage for business losses from the pandemic
By Nina Kallen
As I discussed here, the Massachusetts legislature had been considering a bill creating retroactive insurance coverage for business income losses due to the pandemic, with losses adjusted by insurers and paid by the commonwealth. The Massachusetts Senate has voted…
Invitation to Insurance Library Lunch & Learn on December 17 where I’ll be presenting: The Good Faith, The Bad Faith, and the Ugly
By Nina Kallen
The Insurance Library in Boston is a phenomenal resource for anyone who ever needs a deeper understanding of any insurance issue from commonplace to obscure. From educational programs to absolutely top-notch reference librarians to insurance-related social events like a screening…
A plea to insurance defense firms to do better on diversity
By Nina Kallen
I recently put together a panel on Insurance Issues for New Insurance Defense Attorneys for the Boston Bar Association’s subcommittee on Insurance Law. I was thrilled to find panelists who were knowledgeable and engaging. In light of a commitment I…
Invitation to a panel I’m moderating on Insurance Issues for New Insurance Defense Attorneys
By Nina Kallen
The Boston Bar Association’s Insurance Subcommittee (which I co-chair) is hosting a panel on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 10 AM on Insurance Issues for New Insurance Defense Attorneys. You can register here. Here’s the blurb:
Massachusetts Superior Court holds that insurance broker has limited liability to insured
By Nina Kallen
Strega Realty Trust, which was operated by Linda Cappuccio, rented property in Salem to Red Lulu Salem for the purpose of Red Lulu operating a restaurant there. However, Red Lulu never opened the restaurant. In 2012 Strega Realty sued Red…
Kenmore Army Navy Store added to list of businesses seeking business interruption coverage for Covid-19 losses
By Nina Kallen
Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation rejects bid to centralize all federal lawsuits seeking coverage for business interruption losses caused by Covid-19 pandemic
By Nina Kallen
Be nice to your adjusters!
By Nina Kallen
I get it. You have suffered a catastrophic event. You are seriously injured, or your house burned down, or you have made a mistake that you are worried has put your career in jeopardy. You have faithfully paid your insurance
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Cheers bar joins the fray — files lawsuit for business interruption coverage for Covid-19 losses
By Nina Kallen
Some (actually not so) important background: when the TV show Cheers was popular, a bar opened in Boston which was named Cheers to attract tourists who were fans of the show. Natives knew that the “legitimate” Cheers bar was the
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