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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

New Westchester County NY - Application for Index Number

by Lawrence McElroen on 1/10/2012

As of January 17, 2012, the following case types must be commenced electronically via the NYSCEF System in Westchester County: • Article 75 (arbitration) • Commercial, including Commercial Division eligible • Consumer...more

Texas Insurance Law Newsbrief - September 19, 2011

by Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP on 9/19/2011

SOUTHERN DISTRICT JUDGE REJECTS FORM ANTI-APPRAISAL ARGUMENTS Federal District Judge Ewing Werlein (of the Houston Division of the Southern District) last week granted a motion to compel appraisal urged by Hartford and, in...more

Washington Court of Appeals Breaks New Ground in Insurers’ Duties When Handling Third-Party Liability Claims Before the Insured is...

by Lane Powell PC - Insurance Coverage Law on 7/12/2011

SYNOPSIS On July 5, the Washington Court of Appeals issued its decision in Tarutis v. Farmers Insurance, concerning an insurer’s duty to accurately adjust claims and settle within policy limits. The Court held that the...more