Insurance Law Podcast Discusses Cannabis Insurance Coverage

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A.M. Best and Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys has released the latest installment of its Insurance Law Podcast, a series that examines timely insurance issues from an attorney’s point of view.

This episode features attorneys Jason Taylor and Jeremy Macklin, senior associates at the law firm of Traub, Lieberman, Straus & Shrewsberry, LLP, with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Illinois, California, Florida and London. Mr. Taylor concentrates his practice in the areas of insurance coverage, excess monitoring, professional and general liability. He primarily represents insurance companies in complex claim disputes and declaratory judgment actions. Mr. Macklin practices within the firm’s insurance coverage group. He represents insurers and provides coverage advice on a variety of commercial lines policies. His coverage experience includes policy interpretation, extra-contractual liability issues and litigation of declaratory judgment actions. The podcast addresses cannabis insurance coverage.

Mr. Taylor summarizes the current status of marijuana legalization and explains why the issue is important to insurance carriers. He provides an overview of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and explains what the act means for individuals and businesses. Mr. Macklin presents some common features of medical marijuana statutes. Mr. Taylor suggests which insurance risks are associated with the cannabis industry and legalization of medical and recreational marijuana. Mr. Macklin addresses whether there are case laws or decisions that impact insurance carriers or provide guidance to the insurance industry. He explains which rules apply to attorneys trying to advise and assist those connected to the cannabis industry.

Traub, Lieberman, Straus & Shrewsberry, LLP is listed in Best’s Directories of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters, a claims industry resource that features qualified legal counsel, independent insurance adjusting services and expert service providers since 1928.

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