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The Carmack Amendment Preempts State Insurance Law Claims For Bad Faith And Unfair Claims Settlement Practices.

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Mills & Associates’ practice focuses in a limited number of areas.  Two practice areas of interests are insurance bad faith law and trucking law.  So it is always interesting to find a case that we can blog about that that touches on both areas.  … [Continue reading]

Mike Mills Seeks Amicus Curiae Status For His Client TIDA Before The U.S. Supreme Court

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In January 2013, Nevada Trucking Law reported that the Trucking Industry Defense Association retained Mike Mills to represent it before the Nevada Supreme Court.  TIDA, whose members are made up of motor carriers, transportation insurance companies … [Continue reading]

Nevada Casualty Insurers Do Not Owe A Fiduciary Duty To Their Insureds

Fiduciary Duty

Mr. Martin was hurt in an auto accident.  The opposing driver had no insurance.  Mr. Martin turned to his own auto policy for uninsured motorist benefits.  Mr. Martin felt that his insurer, State Farm, didn't promptly investigate his claim and made … [Continue reading]

The State Bar Of Nevada And Many Of Its Members Support The Creation Of A Court Of Appeals

In its most recent session, the Nevada Legislature unanimously passed a resolution calling for the creation of a new Nevada Court of Appeals. The voters will ultimately decide whether this new court will get off the ground. Nevada voters will find … [Continue reading]

Nevada Court Interprets California Family’s Auto Policy Using California Law Following Nevada Accident

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Nevada often follows the lead of California when it comes to interpreting the law. But there are times when the law of the two states is irreconcilable. Take the case of Mr. and Mrs. Sotirakis for example. Mr. and Mrs. Sotirakis lived in California. … [Continue reading]