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Supreme Court Insurance Law: New Burden Put On Insurers' Shoulders
On March 27, 2012, the Connecticut Supreme Court issued a decision in Arrowood Indemnity Co. v. King, 304 Conn. 179 (2012), which now places the burden on insurers to prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that they were prejudiced by late notice of claims under insurance policies in order to deny coverage on that ground.LEGAL MINDS: Enron's Gonzo Defense
No one ever accused former Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling of shying away from cutting-edge strategies. And now that their lives are on the line in the biggest corporate fraud trial in U.S. history, they're holding true to form. In a unique twist on the usual see-no-evil defense, Lay and Skilling are promising to prove that their "crimes" were essentially cooked up by zealous press and prosecutors. Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz looks at their "run on the bank" defense theory.Adverse Inference for Failing To Call a Witness
Why would an attorney not call a witness who might elucidate critical facts about a case? Does he have something to hide? Can the opposing attorney bring this to the attention of the jury? Should the jury be given a special instruction? These issues and the applicable rules are explored.Trusts and Divorce: Not Always Happy Bedfellows
Analysis of the New Jersey Supreme Court's decision in Tannen v. Tannen.Adjudicative, Investigative Roles Severed at Judicial Ethics Panel
With a view toward "enhancing the appearance of fairness at all steps of the judicial disciplinary process," New Jersey's Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct has separated the adjudicative and investigative functions that have for decades been combined under one hat.HIPAA Breach Notification: New Rules Create New Challenges
Mandatory compliance with HIPAA's revised Breach Notification Rules is slated for Sept. 23. Covered entities must be ready.The 'Per-Debtor' Interpretation of Chapter 11
A closer look at the Tribune Company bankruptcy and a recent decision considering the conformability of competing plans of reorganization.A Buyer's Guide to Law Firm Software
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