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Insurance

Oct. 20, 2000

Independent Judgment

A Montana case holds that billing rules imposed by insurers and disclosures to third-party auditors violate the Montana ethical rules.

        By Elizabeth A. Farny and Jaymeson Pegue
        
        Attorneys practicing in the areas of insurance defense and coverage have grown used to billing guidelines and audits, which have become the norm as insurers strive to reduce litigation costs. A recent decision of the Montana Supreme Court concerning insurers' use of billing ...

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