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• Insurance Carriers’ Low-Ball Offers, One-Sided Terms and Position of Power Continue to Prevail

  Sep 19, 2023 | Expert Analysis

  Contrary to claims made in this space on Sept. 7, the law is not “needlessly complex.” The law requires only that insurance companies act reasonably under the circumstances when they receive a valid offer to settle a claim against an insured.

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• Recent Developments In D&O Claims

  Sep 19, 2023 | Developments

  This article summarizes many of the more important recent legal developments involving D&O claims. During these uncertain times, it is especially important for those who advise and insure directors and officers to carefully monitor and react to these and other developments.

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• ISO Commercial Auto Endorsements: Exposure and Coverage

  Sep 18, 2023 | Iso

  This commentary discusses endorsements identified in the ISO commercial auto endorsements, Category 23 - Commercial Automobile Endorsements.

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• Insurance Coverage Q&A: A Retaining Wall and Water Accumulation

  Sep 18, 2023 | Questions Answers

  Water behind a retaining wall causes it to collapse. Could the failure of drains to remove the water make this a water backup situation?

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• Insurer Not Obligated to Defend Strip Clubs Sued for Privacy Violations

  Sep 18, 2023 | Case Law Analysis

  Three strip clubs sought coverage for a state-court judgment from Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company.

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• Preventing Bad-Faith Insurance Litigation in Georgia

  Sep 12, 2023 | Policy Analysis

  To better navigate this needlessly complex area of law, insurers should have a good grasp on the current legal landscape surrounding the Holt rule, how intended “fixes” may not prevent bad-faith litigation, and best practices and considerations that are available when a Holt demand comes in the door.

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Case Law Analysis ›

Hanover's Denial of Fishbowl Claim Goes Belly Up

Dismissal of New Jersey Man's Workers Comp Claim Reversed

The Coverage Must Go On For Theater Security Guard

Total Pollution Exclusion Makes Clean Victory in Fifth Circuit

UM Coverage as Applied to Pedestrians

Insurer Not Permitted to Depreciate Labor for Homeowner Claim

California Judge Reverses Dismissal of Food Manufacturer's COVID Suit

Judge Says Kings Can Go to Court

State Court Weighs Anchor on Military Shipbuilder's COVID Suit

Policy Analysis ›

NAIC Pet Insurance Model Act Analysis

Business Income Optional Coverages

ISO Commercial Auto Abuse Or Molestation Liability Optional Endorsements

Personal Auto Policy Contract Analysis Part I - Definitions

Legislative & Regulatory Developments ›

New Jersey Cracks Down on Conniving Contractors

New Jersey Firearms Bill Proposes Insurance, Training Requirements

Permanent Covid-19 Safety Rule Enacted in Oregon

OSHA Fines JDC Demolition Nearly $1.2M Following Employee's Death

Verdicts & Settlements ›

In Odd Ga. Hit-and-Run Case, Truck Driver Receives $750K Jury Award

Citizens Settles Lawsuit with Strems, Adjusters, and Restoration Firm for $1 Million

New Jersey Insurance Law Could Triple Jury's $1.88M Award for Underinsured Motorist Claim

Jury Awards $43M in Asbestos Trial

Eye on the Experts ›

You've Got a Friend in Me: A Conversation with Marshall Gilinsky of Anderson Kill

‘Gamification’ of Firearm Ads May Bolster Plaintiff Bar’s Product Liability Strategy

Hurricane Ian: Discussing Wind-Water Disputes

ISO’s Flood Exclusion Amendments and Hurricane Ian Claims

Litigation Trends in Cyber Coverage for Wire Fraud

White Collar Crime and Professional Liability Policies

Industry News ›

Circuit Panel Rules Trademark Claim Not Covered by Policy for Trade Dress Infringement

Trial Lawyer Mark Lanier Launches UK Law Firm for Class Actions, Mass Tort Suits

‘Gamification’ of Firearm Ads May Bolster Plaintiff Bar’s Product Liability Strategy

Insurers Take Another Victory in COVID-19 Business Interruption Litigation

Class-Action Suit Takes Aim at Tesla's Alleged Autopilot

OSHA Fines JDC Demolition Nearly $1.2M Following Employee's Death