Duty to Defend Video Series: Right to Independent Counsel

Learn more about the duty to defend—and the differing laws about an insured’s right to independent counsel after an insurer issues a reservation of rights—from coverage defense counsel George Manos.

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  Track laws in the 50 states and District of Columbia where: (i) independent counsel is not required; (ii) any reservation of rights creates the right to independent counsel; or (iii) an actual conflict about control of a defense creates the right to independent counsel. This survey also reviews issues surrounding selection of defense counsel and existence of duty to inform.

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