New Appleman Sports and EntertainmentInsurance Law & Practice Guide

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Individuals and entities in the entertainment and sports industries are the subject of a wide variety of claims and lawsuits. The economic consequences vary, but can reach millions, if not tens of millions of dollars, and can involve everything from paying lawyers and experts to defend against lawsuits, to paying to repair or rebuild property, to suffering losses from injuries, cancellations, delays, cast changes or closures and loss of business during periods of restoration.

New Appleman Sports and Entertainment Insurance Law & Practice Guide provides practical guidance in dealing with the types of insurance that are available for individual and entity participants in the sports and entertainment industries. It identifies the nuances of the insurance, requirements in the insurance policies that may need to be honored to obtain coverage, and overlooked sources of coverage. This unique publication not only provides in-depth explanations of the substantive law but also describes nuts-and-bolts practical guidance for lawyers handling all issues that can arise involving insurance for all participants and entities in the sports and entertainment industries in the United States.

New Appleman Sports and Entertainment Insurance Law & Practice Guide analyzes germane insurance provisions, coverage issues and court decisions, providing a thorough grounding in the current insurance law needed to successfully handle sports and entertainment insurance law issues. It applies general insurance principles to the needs of participants in the sports and entertainment industries. Insurance law principles that pertain to policy holders and insurers in general are explained and applied to instances and scenarios involving sports and entertainment events and participants. It also provides in-depth analysis of the insurance provisions, issues and court decisions unique to the sports and entertainment industries.

The publication features practice insights, strategic guidance, comments and warnings. Insightful, expert guidance is provided giving you the key dos and don’ts of practice. Appendices of key decisions and sample forms are included. It presents a complete package of the tools you need to practice in this lucrative area of the law successfully.

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Kirk A. Pasich, Shaun H. Crosner, Sandra Smith Thayer, Cassandra S. Franklin

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About the Authors Kirk A. Pasich is the leader of Liner’s Insurance Recovery Group. He represents policyholders in a wide range of disputes with insurers and insurance brokers, and focuses on maximizing the value of clients’ insurance portfolios. Mr. Pasich has been recognized by Variety as one of the nation’s top 50 entertainment lawyers for his insurance recovery work in the entertainment industry. He represents motion picture studios, television networks, production companies, record companies, actors, directors, producers, executives, book publishers, musicians, and others in insurance coverage, entertainment industry and intellectual property matters.

Shaun H. Crosner is a partner in Liner’s Insurance Recovery Group. He counsels individuals and corporate policyholders in pre-litigation disputes with their insurers, and has an active insurance coverage litigation and arbitration practice. Mr. Crosner has represented policyholders in a wide range of matters involving insurance coverage for advertising liabilities; athlete loss-of-value and disability benefits; bodily injury and wrongful death lawsuits; defamation claims; entertainment industry and production liabilities; and personal property, including rare antiquities and artwork.

Sandra Smith Thayer is a partner in Liner’s Insurance Recovery Group. She conducts an active trial and arbitration practice, representing insureds in complex insurance coverage matters and in disputes and litigation with insurance brokers. Ms. Thayer has handled matters regarding insurance coverage for political risk claims; business interruption and extra expense claims; entertainment industry liabilities and production losses; fraud and misrepresentation; and securities laws violations.

Cassandra S. Franklin serves as managing attorney—claims coverage counsel at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty. Ms. Franklin joined Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, a division of Allianz, in 2013, after years of experience representing policyholders in various lines of business. She currently manages a team of coverage counsel handling matters involving a range of insurance products, including both first-party property and entertainment policies and third-party liability policies.

New Appleman Sports and EntertainmentInsurance Law & Practice Guide

Ch. 1 Entertainment and Sports Liabilities

Ch. 2 Entertainment and Sports Losses

Ch. 3 Insurance Coverage Overview

Ch. 4 Policy Conditions

Ch. 5 Duties of Insurers

Ch. 6 Bad Faith Liability and Punitive Damages

Ch. 7 Commercial General Liability Insurance

Ch. 8 Errors and Omissions/Media Liability Insurance

Ch. 9 Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

Ch. 10 Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Table of Contents

Ch. 11 Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Coverage

Ch. 12 Coverage After Mergers and Acquisitions

Ch. 13 Overview of First-Party Insurance

Ch. 14 Property and Time Element Insurance

Ch. 15 Production Insurance

Ch. 16 Event Cancellation Insurance

Ch. 17 Other First-Party Insurance for the Entertainment and Sports Industries

Ch. 18 Maximizing Catastrophic Loss Coverage for Insured Individuals and Small Businesses

Ch. 19 Considerations in Coverage Disputes

Ch. 20 Insurance Broker Liability