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professional services
65 published works
Wiley Executive Summary
Automated Calls to Advertise Insurance Services Do Not Constitute Professional Services
An Illinois intermediate appellate court has ruled that an insurance agent/broker’s automated calls to advertise its services did not constitute “professional services” and therefore did not trigger coverage under its…
Wiley Executive Summary
Client’s Fee Dispute Claim Triggers Duty to Defend because it “Arises Out of” Firm’s Performance of Professional Services
Applying Texas law, a federal district court in Texas has held that, although a client’s claim against an insured law firm regarding a fee dispute did not implicate “professional legal…
Wiley Executive Summary
Billing Activities Are Not Professional Services
An Oregon federal court has held that allegations of wrongful billing practices do not constitute wrongful acts under a business liability policy because billing activities are not professional services. Bennett…
The D&O Diary
E&O Insurance: Acts Alleged in Underlying Claim Did Not Involve Insured Services
One of the recurring coverage issues that arises in connection with Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance is the question of whether or not the activities that are the basis of…
South Florida Trial Practice
Understanding Florida Mechanic’s Lien Law: Liens for Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers and Surveyors
Florida Statute § 713.03, titled "Liens for Professional Services," governs mechanic liens for services performed by architects, including landscape architects, interior designers, engineers and surveyors. The section has three subparts.…
The Right Coast
What s a $4,000 Suit Worth? – NYTimes.com
A few years ago, Peter Frew came to New York with an important professional skill. He was one of maybe a few dozen people in the U.S. who could construct…
Real Lawyers Have Blogs
Facebook offers professional services recommendations service
Hey, it's not what it sounds like. Facebook is not offering a new feature allowing users to recommend professional services providers. But what's already available on Facebook is just as…
3 Geeks and a Law Blog
Law Firm Management: Is Lamb on the Lamb from Law Librarians?
By Lisa Salazar
The Lamb has been skewered by law librarians in the legal webosphere. When reading the posts and comments of Patrick Lamb's recent blog, I couldn't help but be reminded of…
Amazing Firms, Amazing Practices
Guru to the Gurus: David Maister
By Gerry Riskin
Nearly three decades ago, in the early days of Edge International, there was only one writer in the area of managing a professional firm that commanded our unqualified respect and…
InsureReinsure
False Billing Claims Are Not Covered “Professional Services” Under General Liability Policies
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently held that general liability insurance policies that provide coverage for injuries caused by acts or omission in providing “professional…