No-Fault Auto Insurance Repeal Headed to Florida House

April 20, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments

Florida's uncommon auto insurance system, considered "no-fault," could be a thing of the past.

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Take the Survey: Marijuana Attitudes In the Legal Industry

April 20, 2021 | Industry News

It's hard not to notice that here in the U.S., societal attitudes around marijuana are fast evolving. Have attitudes changed in the legal industry as well?

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Nevada Supreme Court Rejects ALI Restatement in Win for Insurers

April 19, 2021 | Case Law Analysis

The ruling is significant because it directly contradicts the Restatement, although the dissenting opinion stands behind the Restatement.

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Class Action Ruling and $3.5M Award Against Farmers Tossed

April 16, 2021 | Case Law Analysis

The Texas Supreme Court said a trial judge should have granted summary judgment to California-based Farmers Insurance over claims that its decision not to renew "all risk" homeowner policies breached its customers' contracts.

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Oh, Brother! The Pros and Cons of Law Firm Nepotism

April 16, 2021 | Industry News

"There's lots of good reasons for having a no-nepotism rule, not least of which that you're creating opportunities for people that might not otherwise have it," one former law firm leader said.

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State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. v. Rodriguez

April 16, 2021 | Cases;Developments;Expert Analysis

Could a court possibly find a duty to defend under a homeowners or a personal liability umbrella policy in a case where the insured planted a hidden camera in his neighbor's bathroom?

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Insurance Issues in the Wake of Ever Given

April 16, 2021 | Case Law Analysis

Issues around the Ever Given's stranding are complex and potentially open up several avenues for insureds to collect under the cargo policy.

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The Judge Draws a Line. Your Opponent Crosses It. Do You Have to Object?

April 15, 2021 | Industry News

Georgia's appellate courts are wrestling with two multimillion-dollar cases that concern trial tactics around sensitive topics that one side—and a judge—believe could unfairly influence a jury.

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NY State Record-High $20M Awarded to Brain-Injured Plaintiff for Pain-and-Suffering

April 15, 2021 | Case Law Analysis

The injured parties lawyer, a veteran plaintiffs-side personal injury attorney, said he believes the $20 million award from the Appellate Division, First Department brings New York state into a new, more "modern era" for pain-and-suffering compensation.

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J&J Shielded from Vaccine Liability After Life-Threatening Blood Clots

April 15, 2021 | Case Law Analysis

Under the PREP Act health care providers, including manufacturers, have immunity from tort liability.

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