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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

Eleventh Circuit Holds Mental Anguish Claim Not Bodily Injury

by Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP on 4/12/2013

In its recent decision in N.H. Ins. Co. v. Hill, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 7204 (11th Cir. Apr. 10, 2013), the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, applying Florida law, had occasion to consider whether an...more

Question of the Day: What Happens to My Lawsuit in Bankruptcy?

by John Skiba on 2/20/2013

Question: I have a personal injury lawsuit and I want to pursue it but I need to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy....more

Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Update: January 2013 - New Ohio Asbestos Legislation Is A Step In The Right Direction…But There...

by Rachel Reynolds | Sedgwick LLP on 1/7/2013

On December 20, 2012, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed into law House Bill 380, which is aimed at remedying inequities in asbestos litigation. HB 380 addresses the issue of bankruptcy trust claims and their impact on pending...more

When Is a Workers Comp Claim Not a Workers Comp Claim?

by Sedgwick LLP on 11/8/2012

Our preview of the civil cases on the Illinois Supreme Court's November oral argument docket continues with Skokie Castings, Inc. v. Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund. ...more

How did bankruptcy affect Alabama car defect lawsuit?

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 4/11/2012

Many of us drive every day. If we upkeep our vehicles and follow traffic laws, we generally feel that we should be able to count on our safety. But there are elements that are out of our control, which is a scary thought....more

Construction Accident Leads to Important OSHRC Ruling

by Johnston, Moore & Thompson, Huntsville... on 12/8/2010

The Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, which hears appeals of OSHA citations and penalties, has ruled that employers cannot escape liability for repeat safety violations by reorganizing. The case was an appeal of...more

Reversal of Decision In Bayou Group Bankruptcy Offers Little Guidance For The Institutional Investor Wishing To Redeem From A...

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 10/26/2010

In a partial reversal of a decision from Bayou Group LLC's bankruptcy case, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York reconsidered a controversial ruling that sent shivers down the spines of institutional...more