Preventing Legal Malpractice Claims Arising From the Pandemic

June 3, 2020 | Industry News

Here are some lessons from the latest survey results, both in anticipating known risks and preparing for the unexpected.

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Michigan Dam Owners Sued

June 2, 2020 | Case Law Analysis

Several defendants have been slapped with a class-action suit after two Michigan dams were breached in May.

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Despite Growing Ransomware Risk, Insurance Oversight Catches Some Firms Off Guard

June 2, 2020 | Industry News

Captive insurance and a lack of in-depth cybersecurity insurance knowledge can leave some law firms with a rude awakening.

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Updated: Insurance Bills Related to COVID-19 and Business Interruption Coverage

June 2, 2020 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments

This article tracks bills being filed by states requiring carriers to provide business interruption coverage that is not in policy language. This is updated regularly.

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Chart: Cases Spurred by the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 1, 2020 | Case Law Analysis

While most of these cases have to do with business interruption and the virus exclusion, there are a couple of outliers.

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$400k Worth of Wine Rendered Worthless During Delivery, Says Insurer

June 1, 2020 | Case Law Analysis

Federal Insurance Co., a subsidiary of Chubb Limited, has filed a complaint in federal court last week suing a logistics provider, Connoisseur International…

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Surviving Career Disruption: A Shame-Free Guide

June 1, 2020 | Industry News

Can your career recover from a layoff? Advice from a Big Law counsel and former GC who isn't afraid to acknowledge that her journey has had "some real ups and downs."

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Reed Smith to Lay Off London Lawyers, Extend Salary Cuts and Trim Workweeks

June 1, 2020 | Industry News

Among new COVID-19-related measures announced Monday, the firm's 350-attorney London office will see "targeted redundancies" of both lawyers and professional staff.

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The Looming Threat of Plastic Liabilities and Insurance Coverage

June 1, 2020 | Case Law Analysis

If a business manufactures plastic products or products that contain microplastics, it could face claims from individuals alleging bodily injuries or diseases from plastic exposure or microplastic ingestion. These risks may be mitigated by insurance.

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Best Way to Fight Insurance Companies? Understand the Pressure They're Under

June 1, 2020 | Industry News

Plaintiffs attorneys allege that opposing counsel and adjusters at insurance companies have many tactics to stall negotiations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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