On July 14, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a summary of two findings regarding aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in many consumer products. One finding categorized aspartame as “possibly...more
7/21/2023
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For business owners affected by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona and other extreme weather events and their aftermath, it is important, amid immediate concerns of public safety and restoring operations, to take timely steps to...more
With recent severe weather events in Texas and other states causing significant property damage and business disruptions, companies should consider how their insurance coverage, including business interruption and supply...more
The US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (Panel) previously declined to centralize all coronavirus (COVID-19)-related business interruption insurance lawsuits, but left open the possibility of certain...more
10/7/2020
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Lloyds of London ,
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Travelers Property Casualty Co.
The US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on August 12 denied certain plaintiffs’ motions to centralize lawsuits brought by businesses seeking insurance coverage for coronavirus (COVID-19) losses....more
Through the High Court test case, the UK Financial Conduct authority hopes to obtain legal clarity on business interruption insurance during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. ...more
In navigating the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, higher education institutions should be aware of a recent wave of refund class actions, antitrust considerations in communication with other institutions, claims for business...more
5/27/2020
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Business Interruption ,
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Colleges ,
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Force Majeure Clause ,
Insurance Claims ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Refunds ,
Tuition ,
Universities
Companies with substantial business interruption losses related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic must take immediate, concrete steps now to preserve their ability to pursue recoveries from insurance and/or financial...more
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is important for policyholders to remember that key insurance principles, including the principle of aggregation in the United Kingdom, could make a significant difference to any...more
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic evolves, governmental executive and legislative authorities are taking actions in the form of emergency declarations and proposed legislation that could improve a company’s ability to...more
For companies forced to postpone or cancel live events during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, event cancellation insurance may serve as a way to protect assets and mitigate losses....more
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to evolve, regulatory and legislative authorities are taking actions, in the form of directives and orders, that could directly impact companies’ business interruption...more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is historic, fast-moving, and constantly evolving. While the most immediate concerns involve the public health and restoring business operations to normalcy, certain steps may be necessary...more
With significant business disruptions occurring as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), companies should consider how insurance coverage, including business interruption, supply chain, and event cancellation coverage, can help...more
3/17/2020
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Business Interruption ,
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China ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Event Cancellation ,
Global Economy ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Insurance Claims ,
Liability Insurance ,
Policy Terms ,
Public Health ,
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Amid the immediate concerns of public safety and restoring business operations, companies can take certain steps to protect their insurance assets....more