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Defining 'Occurrence' in Insurance Can Have Major Impact in Recovery
In insurance, courts may treat the meaning of "occurrence" differently depending on whether it is an occurrence in a first-party property damage claim or in a third-party liability claim. Jason L. Shaw examines two cases since 2015 to show how different interpretations of "occurrence" can lead to very different consequences for policyholders.
Phila. Firms Looking to Capitalize on Shift in NYC Lateral Market
The past few weeks have brought a spate of hires by Philadelphia firms in New York City, reflecting what managing partners of those firms said was a continued thirst for talent and growth in New York, which won't be ending anytime soon.
Benefits of Overhauling NY Constitution Is Focus of Judicial Task Force
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore has assembled a 15-member group that she says will study the Judiciary Article of the New York state constitution and determine whether staging a constitutional convention would benefit the courts.
Panel Revives Lawsuit in Death of Rare Tortoises
A $2.83 million suit alleging that a botched repair job on a heating system caused the deaths of 23 rare tortoises and injured several others has been reinstated by the Third Department.
Contributions to Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Recognized
The New York State Bar Association last week honored Kathleen DeCataldo and James LeCain with the Howard Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare.
Panel Cancels Obligation to Provide Free Electricity
National Grid can no longer be held to the terms of an 1899 covenant that offers free electricity to manufacturers operating on land near a hydropower station in Columbia County, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
Court Rebuffs Bid to Restrict Political Contributions by LLCs
A judge has refused to impose stricter restrictions on political contributions by limited liability companies in New York, ruling that it is up to the Legislature to close what government reformers call the "LLC loophole" after the state Board of Elections deadlocked on doing so last year.Additional Insured Form Endorsement Undergoes Change
Jason L. Shaw writes: Transactional attorneys involved in negotiating commercial leases, construction contracts, or any contract in which one party requires the other party to provide insurance against personal injury or property damage should have a good understanding of the new "additional insured" form endorsement to a Commercial General Liability insurance policy.
Albany's 'Home-Grown' Dean Sets Path for the Future
In her first year as dean of Albany Law School, Alicia Ouellette has been tasked with navigating the school through a major transition: an academic affiliation with the State University of New York at Albany.TRENDING STORIES
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