Description
Environmental law is unique in that intersects with many other practices such as real estate, corporate transactions, banking, energy, infrastructure, and litigation, among others. This course will provide foundational knowledge of key environmental laws and regulations for attorneys who do not regularly practice in this area.
The program will then provide background on environmental insurance coverage, the types of coverage historically offered as well as a discussion of litigation potential of types of policies and coverage. It will then cover some of the emerging issues in this area as well and court interpretations on some of the most controversial coverage issues.
Finally, the program will review practical resources to assist practitioners in dealing with environmental insurance claims as well as how best to manage client concerns in real estate transactions and corporate mergers and acquisitions.
This course will benefit any attorney new to this area as well as those looking for an update on some of the emerging issues in environmental insurance. After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Identify environmental issues that intersect with insurance and business risks.
• Identify the types of polices and exclusions in an environmental insurance claim.
• Utilize environmental insurance resources to obtain the best outcome for your clients.