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September 3, 2023

Lance D. Collins Presses Insurance Carriers to Make Automatic Payments to Wildfire Survivors

As is typical after a wildfire, insurers are requiring survivors to submit detailed “personal property inventories” listing the property they lost in the Maui Wildfire before paying Lahaina homeowners the limits of their personal property coverage. Preparing the inventories can take hours or even days.  Not surprisingly, many survivors …

September 1, 2023

When Is Sole Custody an Option in Wisconsin Family Law Cases?

In Wisconsin, child custody cases can often be complex and emotionally charged. Parents will often encounter disputes over how they will share custody of their children, including how they will make decisions about important issues, when children will live in each parent’s home, and how they will handle various childcare …

August 31, 2023

Of Counsel Volume: 23 No. 2

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August 31, 2023

The Link Between Chemical Hair Straighteners and Health Problems: Understanding the Science

Hair straightening products have recently been linked to health problems, including uterine cancer. While this is a startling development, it also appears to have been an issue that companies like L’OrĂ©al and Revlon could—and should—have discovered (and perhaps did discover) long ago.   In October 2022, the National Institute of Environmental …

August 31, 2023

When You Should Contact a Personal Injury Attorney if You’ve Suffered an Injury In an Accident

If you’ve been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you may be in a position where it makes sense to contact a personal injury attorney to determine if there are legal options for you to pursue.  However, there are initial steps to take prior to pursuing …

August 31, 2023

Personal Injury Claims: What to Do and What Not to Do When Communicating with Insurance Companies

After suffering a personal injury, it can be difficult to negotiate with insurance companies. Although they may initially appear to be on your side, reducing payments is usually their top priority. To get the money you deserve after an accident, you need to know how to deal with insurance providers. …

August 29, 2023

What You Need to Know About the Recent Mass Tort Litigation for Chemical Hair Straighteners

Women are suing L’OrĂ©al and other hair product companies for selling dangerous chemical hair straighteners. With a recent study suggesting that women who use these products “frequently” (four or more times in a year) are approximately 2.5 times more likely to develop uterine cancer, these companies are now facing the …

August 29, 2023

Understanding the Various Types of Executive Deferred Compensation

The “Nuts and Bolts” of a divorce includes understanding the income and assets of each spouse. When one party is a highly paid executive, income is often more than simply a salary that is reported on a W-2. It is important for the non-working spouse to be familiar with all …

August 29, 2023

Artificial Intelligence and Insurance Claims

“In a few words, tell me about your injuries” Remember when companies started automating customer service calls? At first, it was “Press 1 for 
” though more and more its systems are designed to sound like humans that greet you with “In a few words, tell me why you’re calling
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August 28, 2023

How Can I Support a Maui Wildfire Survivor?

A lot of people affected by the Maui Fires can use help right now, and they will continue to need assistance for a long time. If you were not directly affected by the Fires, you might help those that were affected along their journey to recovery.  For those affected by …

August 28, 2023

Best Lawyers in AmericaÂź Names 29 Lawyers from the Law Firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart and Shipley in their Prestigious Annual Award Recognitions

West Palm Beach, Florida– Best Lawyers has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as one of the most credible measures of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Recognition by Best Lawyers is known for signifying excellence in the legal practice. The milestone 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in AmericaÂź has been released, as …

August 28, 2023

The Long-Term Impact of Personal Injuries: Planning for Tomorrow in Kissimmee, FL

Personal injuries can have a profound and lasting impact on your life and your family, with the aftermath entailing physical pain, emotional distress, and financial burdens. As such, seeking the expertise of a skilled personal injury lawyer in Kissimmee can [
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