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• Illinois Legislature Passes Prejudgment Interest Bill

  Jan 22, 2021 | Legislative Regulatory Developments

  If signed into law by the Illinois Governor, the bill would add a 9% annual interest to all personal injury and wrongful death actions.

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• Big Brother Big Sister of SW Louisiana Sues Insurer

  Jan 22, 2021 | Case Law Analysis

  BBBS, a nonprofit, claims that AmGUARD failed to pay estimated Hurricane Laura damages in a timely manner.

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• Pa. High Court Handles Venue Questions Arising From Defective UIM Rejection Form

  Jan 21, 2021 | Case Law Analysis

  The Pennsylvania Superior Court has affirmed a ruling transferring an insurance dispute over an auto accident from Philadelphia to Bucks County to avoid potentially inconsistent rulings because of a related matter in the latter court.

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• Former State Supreme Court Justice Named Director of Ohio Dept. of Insurance

  Jan 20, 2021 | Legislative Regulatory Developments

  DeWine has asked former Justice Judith French to focus on mental health programs during her time as Director.

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• Industry Thought Leaders Reflect on 2020 and Predict Trends for 2021

  Jan 20, 2021 | Case Law Analysis

  The Biden administration, climate change, and COVID-19 are all likely going to drive lawsuits in the new year.

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• Podcast: Core Values are More Important than Ever in the COVID-19 Era

  Jan 20, 2021 | Industry News

  In the pandemic age, establishing and operating by a set of corporate core values is critical to executing a successful brand strategy.

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Case Law Analysis ›

Industry Thought Leaders Reflect on 2020 and Predict Trends for 2021

Attorneys Reach $5M Pre-Lawsuit Settlement in Premises Liability Case

Allstate Accused of Purposely Inflating Litigation Costs

U.K. Supreme Court Rules Insurers Responsible for COVID-19 Losses

Legislative & Regulatory Developments ›

NAIC Developing Model Pet Health Insurance Law

Several New California Insurance Laws Effective January 1

Verdicts & Settlements ›

Multi-Million Dollar Award to Worker Who Said Asbestos Materials Caused His Mesothelioma

Florida Jury Awards $5 Million to Patron Shot After Exiting Nightclub

New York Jury Awards Nearly $100,000 to Man Injured by Chainsaw

Worker Who Fell at Construction Site Settles Negligence Suit for $11 Million

Jury Awards $850,000 to Plaintiff Who Said He Slipped on Liquid on Restaurant Floor

Eye on the Experts ›

Industry Thought Leaders Reflect on 2020 and Predict Trends for 2021

Bad Faith Claims In UM/UIM Claim Complaints In NY and NJ

McKool Smith Insurance Recovery Team Departs to Launch Boutique

The Implications of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Youth Sports and Risk Management

Industry News ›

Almost 40% of Americans Reduced or Eliminated a Policy in 2020

Flooding Driven by Climate Change Caused the U.S. $78B in Damages in the Last 30 Years

Reckless Driving Increasing During the Pandemic, Data Shows

Law Firms Less Likely to Apply for Next Round of PPP Loans

Chris Christie Scheduled to Keynote Upcoming Legalweek(year) Session