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Under the “claim of right” theory, there is no theft when personal property is taken by someone who has a good faith belief that they are entitled to take the property. This rule applies even when the person taking the...

On Friday, the Second Appellate District weighed in on an issue that insurance carriers face fairly often which is whether the “warming fire” is an act of vandalism. Under the facts of Ong v. Fire Insurance Exchange, the...

We all know some lawyers who give the profession a bad name, such as those lawyers who fire off a letter after a conversation that contains blatant misrepresentations, those who can’t agree on the time of day and those who...

  It’s Valentine’s Day! And it falls on a Friday so you may be going out tonight and planning to give your special someone an expensive engagement ring and live happily ever after. Hopefully, that’s how life turns...

Most insurance companies have a template of questions (recorded statement guide) for taking recorded statements, which is very useful. Even the most experienced statement takers can forget important questions in the heat of...

If you don’t understand a language spoken, how do you know if the interpreter is doing a good job? Interpretations should be as accurate as possible, with the answer in the first person. The truth is, it is difficult to...

Do you remember the final episode of Seinfeld? In the courtroom was everyone the foursome had offended throughout the years. One after another, the witnesses came forward, reminding Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer of all the...

Technology innovation continues at Cummins & White.  Attorneys can now conduct Examinations Under Oath online and in real time, eliminating costly and time-consuming travel. Insurance attorney Melody Mosley recently...