Blank Rome partners Deborah Greenspan and Seth D. Lamden will serve as speakers at the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (“TIPS”) 33rd Annual Insurance Coverage Litigation Midyear Conference, being held February 20 through 22, 2025, in San Diego, California. Blank Rome is pleased to be a Bronze Sponsor of the Conference.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This year’s Insurance Coverage Litigation Conference: Coverage Ahead: “The Next Wave in Insurance Law” will include panel discussions and small-group presentations featuring leading experts from across the country—including policyholder and carrier-side counsel, insurance brokers, authors, and prominent academics. Attendees will gain invaluable insights and fresh perspectives on the latest trends and innovations in the coverage field.
ABOUT DEBORAH’S AND SETH’S SESSIONS
Mass Tort Bankruptcy Cases—Evolving Case Law Affecting Resolution and Insurer Participation
Friday, February 21
8:45–9:45 a.m.
Mass tort bankruptcy cases present a multitude of complex issues, including third-party releases and divisive mergers. Often, insurance assets are fundamental to the ultimate plan of reorganization. The evolving case law affects the playing field and the resolution options available to parties in these cases. In many, if not most, situations, the parties turn to mediators to perform a variety of functions in an effort to achieve a resolution. This panel will discuss the current state of the law with a focus on the Supreme Court’s decisions in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma LP and Truck Insurance Exchange v. Kaiser Gypsum, which respectively addressed third-party releases and an insurer’s rights as a party in interest in the bankruptcy proceedings, as well as the use of mediation to address these complex issues.
Panelists:
- MODERATOR: Deborah Greenspan, Partner, Blank Rome LLP, Washington, D.C.
- Adrian Azer, Partner, Haynes Boone, Washington, D.C.
- Matthew Linder, Partner, White & Case, LLP, Chicago, IL
- Josh Weinberg, Partner, Ruggeri Parks Weinberg LLP, Washington, D.C.
TOOLBOX LUNCHEON SESSION: Issue Spotting When Negotiating R&W Policies
Friday, February 21
12:00–1:15 p.m.
- Seth Lamden, Partner, Blank Rome LLP, Chicago, IL
To register or for more information, please visit the event webpage.