Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts in US Litigation: Insights from Cole, Scott & Kissane

Join the LMA for a unique and informative programme hosted by Gene Kissane and Michael Brand of Cole, Scott & Kissane (CSK), one of Florida’s leading law firms. With extensive experience in litigation, CSK has conducted nearly 900 jury trials post-COVID.

Session 2 is taking place almost straight after – from 11:30 to 13:00. Details here.

The session will explore

• strategies and tactics to avoid nuclear verdicts, supported by real-life trial examples
• key insights into the best and worst litigation venues in the United States, including considerations of choice-of-law provisions
• the role of litigation funding and litigation insurance in shaping American litigation
• practical approaches to avoid allegations and bad faith traps from the outset of cases.

Janine Powell, LMA Claims Director, and Arabella Ramage, LMA Legal Director, will join the programme on stage, offering invaluable insights for underwriting, legal, and claims professionals navigating the complexities of US litigation.

Speakers

• Gene Kissane, Partner, Cole, Scott & Kissane
• Michael Brand, Attorney, Cole, Scott & Kissane
• Elizabeth Jenkin, Underwriting Director, Lloyd’s Market Association

Due to restricted numbers, if you register and subsequently are unable to attend, please email alison.potter@lmalloyds.com.

Audience

This event is open to Lloyd’s market underwriting, legal and claims practitioners.