The Monson Law Firm is excited to be sponsoring the Louisiana Comp Blog News Bulletin on Wednesdays in the month of July. We would like to congratulate The Gray Insurance Company of Louisiana which is a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of The Gray Insurance Company! To view today’s news and read more about The Gray Insurance Company click the following link: http://compblog.com/workers-compensation-news-bulletins
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The Monson Law Firm would like to wish everyone a happy 4th of July!
The Monson Law Firm sponsored a booth at the Louisiana Claims Association Conference earlier this week in Natchez, Mississippi. Congratulations to our door prize winner Brandi Seeger with LCI Workers’ Comp. We hope you enjoy your new Powerbeats2 Wireless Earbud Headphones. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth we look forward to seeing you again next year! Pictured are Matthew Monson, Esq. and Brandi Seeager. Click here to view pictures!
Matthew D. Monson, Esq. gave a three hour Ethics class at the Louisiana Claims Association Conference in Natchez, Mississippi on Monday. In Matt’s “Let’s get ethical” class he takes an irreverent look at professionalism and ethical behavior through the lens of an iconic workplace, the Dunder Miffilin Paper Co. Based around an episode of NBC’s hit series, The Office, during the class he used topics presented by the shows characters to illustrate the origins and applications of professional ethics. Thank you to everyone who attended the conference this year, we enjoyed seeing all of our friends and colleagues! Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm would like to congratulate Blake and Kristin Lusk on the birth of their son Michael Augustus Lusk, Born June 23, 2016
8.4 lbs, 20.5 inches long. Congrats to William Lusk on becoming a big brother! Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm would like to congratulate the winner of our Star Wars Chewbacca mask from the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana’s 2016 “The Force Awakens Convention”, William Kennedy with Kennedy, Lewis, Renton and Associates! Click here to view pictures!
The Force was strong with The Monson Law Firm at the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana’s 2016 Conference. We had a great time dressing to “The Force Awakens” Star Wars theme during the annual trade show! Pictured are “Jedi” Matthew Monson, Blaise D’Antoni and Bonnie Steen with Burns and Wilcox and “Princess Leia” Kathy Monson. Click here to view pictures!
The 14th Judicial District Court recently granted a Motion for Summary Judgment filed by The Monson Law Firm attorney Sarah Barro, ruling that Atain Specialty Insurance Company’s policy did not provide insurance coverage for the plaintiffs’ claims. In the case of “Harbor Docking and Towing Company, LLC, et al. v. Rolls-Royce Marine North America, Inc., et al.,” plaintiffs contracted with Castleman Maritime to design two twin tug boats, the Pat and the Carl. Plaintiffs ultimately filed a lawsuit against Castleman Maritime and its CGL insurer, Atain, asserting claims for faulty design. The District Court held that the Malpractice and Professional Services Exclusion in the Atain policy applied to exclude coverage for plaintiffs’ claims, as plaintiffs’ claims stemmed from the rendering of professional services (i.e. the design of two tug boats). Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm was represented at the Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee’s 24th Annual Conference this week. FIFEC’s mission is to provide education and training for the insurance fraud investigation community so together we can combat insurance fraud. Pictured are Darryn Melerine with MD Claims Group and Matthew Monson Esq. Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm attended the Baton Rouge Chapter of Professional Insurance Agents June lunch meeting at Oak Lodge. Natalie Cooper, Director of Industry Affairs for PIA of Louisiana, gave an update on the current laws and legislation affecting the insurance industry. Pictured are Natalie Cooper and Ann’Lee Earles. Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm attended the North Shore Chapter of Professional Insurance Agent’s June lunch meeting at Keith Young’s in Madisonville. Pictured are Stephen Pisa with Howell and Associates, Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA and Jason Howell with Howell and Associates. Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm is excited to be sponsoring the Louisiana Comp Blog News Bulletin for Mondays in the month of June! Click the following link to view today’s news: http://compblog.com/workers-compensation-news-bulletins/
The Monson Law Firm attended The Insurance Professionals of Greater New Orleans’ Annual Installation dinner at the Metairie Country Club last night. We would like to congratulate Brittany Davis Stoudt with Emergency Restoration, Inc. for being selected as this years TIPOGNO President. Also, congratulations to our Marketing Director, Ann’Lee Earles, who was selected as the Historian/Publicity Committee Chairperson for TIPOGNO. Pictured are Michael Orlando with Emergency Restoration, Inc., Matthew Monson, Esq., Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA and President, Brittany Davis Stoudt. Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm attended the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose of Louisiana’s Annual meeting at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. We would like to congratulate all the new members and officers who were installed last week! Pictured are Thomas Wright with Texas Security General Insurance Agency, Ann’Lee Earles with The Monson Law Firm, Mark Arson with ERS (Electronic Restoration Services) and Don Horaist with Unified Investigation Services. Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm would like to recognize and honor a dear friend of the insurance industry, Michael Casey Lane. Mike passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the age of 71. Mike was the founder of Lane and Associates, Inc. and served as president for almost 30 years. He was involved with many insurance organizations, including serving as President of the Louisiana Surplus Lines Association, the New Orleans Chapter of the Professional Insurance Agents and the Deep South Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Society. In 2014, he was inducted into the Young Insurance Professionals of Louisiana Hall of Fame. Mike served his country as a Captain in the United States Army Chemical Corps. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne division where he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service during the Vietnam War. He also received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device and Army Commendation Medal. He was an Expert Flamethrower and Sharpshooter with a Rifle. Thank you Mike for your service to our country and the insurance industry you will be deeply missed. Please join us by keeping the Lane family in your prayers. Click here to view obituary
The Monson Law Firm was represented at the 2016 National Association of Women in Construction, South Central Forum this past weekend in New Orleans. NAWIC provides its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training and public service. The core purpose of the NAWIC is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. Pictured are President of the NAWIC New Orleans Chapter Cindy Murray with Scott-Trist Container Services, South Central Region Director Dena Rowland with Steele and Freeman, Vice President of the NAWIC New Orleans Chapter Francine Giugno with The Monson Law Firm and South Central Region Secretary Miki Hass. Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm had a great time attending the MDD (Matson Driscoll & Damico LLP) Forensic Accountants “Go Game” event in the French Quarter last week. The Go Game consist of networking and team building by navigating through various puzzles, clues, tasks, and competitions. We would like to thank MDD Forensic Accountants for inviting us to participate in such a fun event, we can’t wait for next year! Pictured are Team Green Lanterns: Jennifer Engle with MDD, Jeanne Bindewald with Rimkus and Mike Montgomery with VeriClaim. Team Rose Bud: Frank Taormina with Moulton Adjusting Company, Ann’Lee Earles, Shannon Runsnak with MDD and Clint Boyd with Chad Foster & Associates.
The Monson Law Firm attended the Baton Rouge Chapter of Professional Insurance Agents May lunch meeting at Oak Lodge. We enjoyed hearing Adam Knapp, President and CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, discuss the economic development happening in Baton Rouge over the next 5 years. The primary responsibility of BRAC’s economic development efforts is the recruitment, retention, and expansion of business and industry in the nine-parish region. The goal is to create wealth within the region as measured by job creation, payroll, capital investment, and public return-on-investment. For more information you can visit www.brac.org. Click here to view pictures!
The Monson Law Firm sponsored a booth at the Rimkus Consulting Group’s 6th Annual Continuing Education Seminar in New Orleans. The topics of the day were: Marijuana and Driving-Can a Blood Test Determine Impairment?, Video Enhancement & Analysis, Bed Bugs, Skunks and Other Varmints In My Closet, Tornado Damage Assessment, Handling Contents Properly and Ethics. We want to thank everyone who stopped by our booth. Also, congrats to Fernando Morales with Allstate Insurance Company for winning our S’well Bottle gift basket!
