A number of our BatesCarey LLP attorneys participated in and presented at the 22^nd Annual Railroad Liability Seminar in Oklahoma City, OK, held last month from June 23 to June 25, 2015.  The Railroad Liability Seminar is nationally recognized as a resource for shortline and regional railroads that confront liability, insurance, contractual indemnity, and other issues unique to the railroad industry.  This year’s seminar was hosted by Watco Companies, a parent organization of many entities in this industry segment.  Three BatesCarey LLP attorneys joined panel on diverse topics of interest to railroads and their insurers:

• Scott Carey moderated the Insurance Update panel, traditionally the inaugural presentation of the Seminar;
• Matthew Murphy chaired the Mitigating Damage panel regarding post-incident response options available to railroads, their counsel and other advisors; and
• Joseph Pozen presented Closing a Claim, with emphasis on third-party practice, contractual indemnity considerations and additional insured issues.

David Alt and Ellen Zabinski also attended the Seminar as long-term practitioners in this specialized segment of the commercial casualty insurance industry.