Can We Stop the Rise of Social Inflation?

Jonathan Meer (Partner-New York, NY), Jason Waters (Partner-McLean, VA | Baltimore, MD), and Sonia McDowell (Of Counsel-Orlando, FL) will present a Professional Liability Week webinar on June 18, 2025, titled “Can We Stop the Rise of Social Inflation?” Jon, Jason, and Sonia will discuss how the insurance industry is responding to the challenges of social inflation, addressing critics' views and exploring the relationship between social inflation and runaway verdicts. Topics include an understanding of the issues; the impact on construction litigation; judicial “hellholes” and excessive damages awards; litigation funding; tort reform; and ways insurers can fight back.