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Allstate Sues String of Pharmacies Over Alleged Insurance Fraud

"As part of the scheme to defraud alleged herein, the pharmacy defendants entered into illegal kickback arrangements with no-fault clinics in the New York metropolitan area and unlicensed laypersons who work at or are associated with the no-fault clinics pursuant to which the no-fault clinics prescribed expensive, pre-formulated topical pain creams, gels, lotions and ointments dispensed and billed at exorbitant prices by [the pharmacies]," the complaint said.
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Law.com

'Data Breach' Insurance Policy Does Not Extend to Biometric Information Collection, Appellate Court Holds

The majority said the allegations in the lawsuit "do not even potentially fall within the policy's coverage" and said Lloyd's policy for Tony's would only cover data breaches involving unauthorized access to Tony's biometric data.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Sides With Lyft Driver in Contractual Dispute Over $1M Uninsured Motorist Coverage

U.S. District Judge Gerald J. Pappert determined a terms of service agreement and the driver guidebook promise was a binding contract between Lyft and one of its drivers, Khalid Ahtasham.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Sides With Insured in Dispute Over Nationwide's UIM 'Clarifications'

"In short, Mr. McGuire is right. The prior policy's exclusion didn't exclude UM/UIM coverage for an unlicensed driver. And the one product policy clearly does," wrote U.S. District Judge Nicholas Ranjan of the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Transgender Patients Sue Aetna Over Surgeries—But They Face a Hurdle

Even their lawyer acknowledges the plaintiffs have a difficult road ahead in litigation.
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New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Justices Mull Insurer's Duty to Defend Employer's Negligence Claim in Workers' Comp Dispute

"I am confused as well by counsel's assertion that there is a long-standing abiding obligation for defense of Superior Court tort claims under part one workers' compensation because I read the language ... and maybe that is the problem," Katherine E. Tammaro, a partner with Wilson Elser, said. "Maybe they haven't read the language."
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The Legal Intelligencer

Limiting Contractual Liability and Professional Services Exclusions in Liability Policies

These exclusions need to be narrowly tailored during contract negotiations to avoid potential coverage gaps that could render the coverage purchased illusory, and denials of coverage for a claim based on such exclusions also need to be closely examined.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Marshall Dennehey Appoints New Pittsburgh Managing Attorney

Stuart Sostmann will replace current managing attorney Scott Dunlop, who is set to retire at the end of 2024 after three decades in the role. 
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New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Insurance: Blank Rome

"Our New York Insurance Recovery Practice distinguishes itself from the competition by winning efficiently."
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New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Winner, Insurance: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

"Our record speaks volumes: Simpson Thacher secures high-stakes wins for clients in the most prominent and complex insurance disputes across the country."
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