Webinars
Kabateck LLP provides an exceptional resource for seminars ranging from MCLE-qualified courses to those discussing how to approach new laws that effect the plaintiffs’ practice. The Kabateck team also offers seminars that discuss the overall functionality of a law practice and how to approach potential pitfalls to avoid.
ONLINE PRESENTATIONS
Webinar: Wildfire Insurance Claims and Issues Coverage, Claims and Civil Litigation
Join Kabateck LLP founding partner Brian S. Kabateck and Judge Rex Heeseman (Ret.), JAMS neutral, for an essential MCLE program "Wildfire Insurance Claims and Issues" hosted by California Rutter Group (TRG), available on May 21, 2025 at 12 PM PT (2 Hours MCLE Credit). This session covers critical topics including policy coverages, claims requirements, replacement cost considerations, and recent legal developments like wildfire deductibles and the Gharibian decision.
Webinar: Using Anti-Sex Trafficking Laws and Repeal of Antiquated “Anti-Heart-Balm” Laws for Intimate Partner Sex Abuse Cases
This program presented by KBK partner Anastasia Mazzella and KBK attorney Annie Martin-McDonough discusses limitations in existing law and examines innovative ways to bring civil claims against intimate partners in sex abuse cases.
Webinar: Business Interruption
Kabateck LLP | Business Interruption | Brian Kabateck and Michael Childress discuss insurance and the claims process for Business Interruption Insurance amid recent civil authority closures.
Webinar: Vandalism, Civil Commotion, & Looting
Kabateck LLP | Vandalism & Civil Commoption | Brian Kabateck, Michael Childress, and Shant Karnikian discuss dissecting insurance policies to determine coverage, and what avenues may be available for recovery. They will specifically discuss the possibility of coverage for damage caused in the wake of civil unrest.
Webinar: XPX New England Business Interruption
XPX New England | Exit Planning Exchange | Kabateck LLP & TBHR Bus. Int. Webinar WHY YOUR BUSINESS INSURANCE POLICY COULD COVER COVID SHUTDOWNS
Upcoming Webinars
Wildfire Insurance Claims and Issues
Program Overview
The wildfires have created a unique situation involving both complex insurance issues as well as related claims beyond the insurance policies. Lawyers who have been contacted by their clients and members of the public, may have questions and are unaware of the policyholder’s rights, the insurance company’s obligations and related issues. Join our esteemed experts for a program exploring and evaluating the rapidly evolving insurance landscape after these wildfires. Our experts guide you through the fundamental legal principles as well as highlight potential coverage issues.
Program Highlights
Insurance Fundamentals
-Notice, proof of loss and time limitations
-Standard fire policy (Ins. Code §2071) and HO3 policy
-Building and other structures (Coverages A & B) coverages
-Coverages for contents and personal belongings
-Coverages for Additional Living Expenses and business interruption
-Extended Replacement Cost and Code Upgrade coverages
-Supplemental and special coverages
-Policy exclusions
-Brokers, agents and insurers’ liability for under insurance
Claims Process
-Requirements for making claims
-Actual Cash Value versus Replacement Cost Value
-Regulations, Insurance code requirements and insurance bad faith claims
-Admitted Insurers, Non-Admitted Insurers and California FAIR
-Deductibles, including novel Wildfire Deductibles
-Gharibian v. Wawanesa Gen. Ins. Co and smoke and ash claims
-Insured fraud during claims process
Third Party Liability and Subrogation
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Prior Webinars
Traumatic Brain Injury Cases: The Fundamentals
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
6:00pm – 6:30pm: Refreshments, wine and networking.
6:30pm – 8:00pm: Seminar.
U.S. Bank Tower
Eighth Floor Conference Center
633 W. Fifth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Seminar topics include:
- Recent cases plaintiffs’ lawyers should be familiar with concerning damages in California.
- How to introduce the full billed amounts for medical services to prove the reasonable value of economic damages.
- Changes in the law regarding non-economic damages, including in wildfire cases against utility companies.
- How to get large settlements before trial by asking the right questions in written discovery, depositions, etc.
- How to maximize your client’s recovery by negotiating medi-care and medi-cal liens.
- How to deal with defense counsel so that they WANT to give your client money.
The seminar provided useful and worthwhile information, followed by a Q&A session. Takeaways included outline, PowerPoint slides and sample mediation briefs, motions, and other documents.
Presenter Bios:
Shant Karnikian
- Senior Associate with seven years of experience handling all types of cases at Kabateck LLP.
- Trial Counsel with multiple multi-million verdicts, including recent $40 million verdict.
- Consumer Attorneys of California Board of Governors (2018-Present)
- Loyola Law School Board of Governors (2015-Present)
Stephanie Charlin
- Associate at Kabateck LLP.
- Practice focuses on personal injury, product liability actions, wrongful death and insurance bad faith claims.
- Member of KBK Trial Team on multiple successful cases
Sexual Abuse & Molestation Cases Against Public Entities, Schools, and Private Institutions
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
6:00pm – 6:30pm: Refreshments, wine and networking.
6:30pm – 8:00pm: Seminar.
U.S. Bank Tower
Eighth Floor Conference Center
633 W. Fifth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
- Complex rules governing pursuing schools, public entities, and private entities for sex abuse and molestation.
- Provides practical, efficient strategies for properly evaluating the case, knowing the recently-changed time limitations for bringing a claim, and effectively litigating a case.
- Litigation strategies involving evaluating claims, damages, and applicability of insurance.
The seminar will provide you with useful and worthwhile information, followed by a Q&A session. Takeaways include outline, PowerPoint slides and sample mediation briefs, motions, and other documents.
Presenter Bios:
- Senior Associate at Kabateck LLP.
- Practice focuses on insurance recovery, insurance bad faith, class action, and sexual assault matters.
- Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) Member, 2012-2014.
- Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, 2014-2019.
- Associate at Kabateck LLP.
- Practice focuses on insurance bad faith, class actions, personal injury, and wrongful death.
- The American Association for Justice (AAJ) Member.
- Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) Member.
Proven Track Record of Recovery for Victims
KBK is dedicated to maximizing recovery. We have recovered over Two Billion Dollars for injured and abused plaintiffs. KBK has experience fighting for and obtaining justice for women and children who have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of perpetrators permitted to flourish while public institutions turned a blind eye to their suffering. KBK obtained a $6.8 Million settlement from a K-8 school that turned a blind eye to the sexual abuse of several boys by their teacher.