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Adrian Azer	For Small Business Owners, Cybersecurity Is Not a Question of "If" But 'When..." While much of the discussion around cybersecurity tends to focus on critical information sectors, national security, and the concerns of global corporations, data breaches can be just as devastating for small and medium-sized…more Cyber Attacks, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Protection	See All Updates »
Natalie Baughman	“Food Fraud Database”: a New Tool to Protect Against Tainted Ingredients Last week, the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (“USP”), a scientific nonprofit that sets standards for food ingredients, medicines and dietary supplements enforceable by the Food and Drug Administration, released an updated “Food…more Food Contamination, Food Fraud Database, Food Manufacturers, Food Safety, Liability Insurance	See All Updates »
Barry I. Buchman	Social Media in Litigation The first quarter of 2013 was among the busiest yet for developments in the use of social media in litigation. First, courts have continued to weigh in on the extent to which a party can obtain discovery of an opposing…more Discovery, Evidence, Facebook, Gatto v United Air Lines, Record Preservation	See All Updates »
Aisha Cassis	Spilled Milk: District Court Judge Sides with Policyholder in Recall Damages Dispute On January 8, 2013, a Minnesota federal district court granted summary judgment in favor of a policyholder who sought coverage from its commercial general liability insurer for contract damages stemming from the recall of…more Damages, FDA, Instant Milk, Liability Insurance, Malt-O-Meal	See All Updates »
Jonathan M. Cohen	The Evolving Law of Personal Jurisdiction May Affect International Supply Chain Risk In the last two months, the United States Supreme Court granted review in two cases involving the limits of federal court jurisdiction over foreign companies: DaimlerChrysler AG v. Bauman, No. 11-965 (cert. granted Apr. 22,…more Due Process, Extraterritoriality Rules, Foreign Corporations, Minimum Contacts, Personal Jurisdiction	See All Updates »
Emily Grim	Rise in Food Contamination Calls for Proactive Risk Management in 2013 Despite improvements in food safety over the last two decades, 2012 saw no shortage of recalls due to food contamination. For example, one Indiana farm recalled all cantaloupes from its 2012 growing season after the fruit was…more Food Contamination, Food Manufacturers, Food Safety, Product Recalls, Risk Assessment	See All Updates »
Meredith Hiller	Substance Over Form: Insurance Notice Requirements Are Met When An Insurer Has Notice From Any Source Insurers frequently attempt to avoid their coverage obligations by contending that their insureds provided late notice of claims or occurrences…more Insurers, Late Notices, Notice Requirements	See All Updates »
Jenna Hudson	Risk-Management Mechanisms Associated With Gluten Allergies Approximately 1% of the United States population is allergic to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. For these individuals, gluten consumption may result in vomiting, bloating, anemia, osteoporosis, diabetes, and…more Additional Insured, Advertising, D&O Policies, E&O Policies, Food Allergies	See All Updates »
Katrina Johnson	The Evolving Law of Personal Jurisdiction May Affect International Supply Chain Risk In the last two months, the United States Supreme Court granted review in two cases involving the limits of federal court jurisdiction over foreign companies: DaimlerChrysler AG v. Bauman, No. 11-965 (cert. granted Apr. 22,…more Due Process, Extraterritoriality Rules, Foreign Corporations, Minimum Contacts, Personal Jurisdiction	See All Updates »
Rachel Kronowitz	A Recent Development in “Wage and Hour” Insurance In our August 1, 2012 blog entry titled “Insurance Coverage for Wage and Hour Litigation Claims,” we discussed the recent surge in wage and hour litigation and the potential for insurance coverage related to wage and hour…more Directors, Employment Practices Liability Coverage, FLSA, Officers, Wage and Hour	See All Updates »
Mickey Martinez	The “Non-Cumulation” Clause: Another Attempt by Insurers to Escape Coverage Obligations Imagine the following scenario: your company faces thousands of lawsuits because, years ago, it produced a product that people now say is dangerous. As the claims quickly burn through your primary liability coverage, you turn…more Contract Drafting, Excess Policies, Insurers, Liability Insurance, Non-Cumulation Clause	See All Updates »
Mark Packman	The “Non-Cumulation” Clause: Another Attempt by Insurers to Escape Coverage Obligations Imagine the following scenario: your company faces thousands of lawsuits because, years ago, it produced a product that people now say is dangerous. As the claims quickly burn through your primary liability coverage, you turn…more Contract Drafting, Excess Policies, Insurers, Liability Insurance, Non-Cumulation Clause	See All Updates »
Michelle Price	Social Media in Litigation The first quarter of 2013 was among the busiest yet for developments in the use of social media in litigation. First, courts have continued to weigh in on the extent to which a party can obtain discovery of an opposing…more Discovery, Evidence, Facebook, Gatto v United Air Lines, Record Preservation	See All Updates »
Kami Quinn	Recent Decisions Regarding Duty to Warn Could Have Impact on Insurance Coverage When we hear news of developments in the world of torts that could expand areas of potential liability, we naturally think about whether insurance is likely to respond to that liability. One area that has us thinking these days…more Duty to Warn, Insurers, Manufacturers	See All Updates »
Jason Rubinstein	A Recent Development in “Wage and Hour” Insurance In our August 1, 2012 blog entry titled “Insurance Coverage for Wage and Hour Litigation Claims,” we discussed the recent surge in wage and hour litigation and the potential for insurance coverage related to wage and hour…more Directors, Employment Practices Liability Coverage, FLSA, Officers, Wage and Hour	See All Updates »
João Santa-Rita	Recent Decisions Regarding Duty to Warn Could Have Impact on Insurance Coverage When we hear news of developments in the world of torts that could expand areas of potential liability, we naturally think about whether insurance is likely to respond to that liability. One area that has us thinking these days…more Duty to Warn, Insurers, Manufacturers	See All Updates »
Richard Shore	Substance Over Form: Insurance Notice Requirements Are Met When An Insurer Has Notice From Any Source Insurers frequently attempt to avoid their coverage obligations by contending that their insureds provided late notice of claims or occurrences…more Insurers, Late Notices, Notice Requirements	See All Updates »
Miriam Smolen	For Small Business Owners, Cybersecurity Is Not a Question of "If" But 'When..." While much of the discussion around cybersecurity tends to focus on critical information sectors, national security, and the concerns of global corporations, data breaches can be just as devastating for small and medium-sized…more Cyber Attacks, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Protection	See All Updates »
Ivan Snyder	Recent Decisions Regarding Duty to Warn Could Have Impact on Insurance Coverage When we hear news of developments in the world of torts that could expand areas of potential liability, we naturally think about whether insurance is likely to respond to that liability. One area that has us thinking these days…more Duty to Warn, Insurers, Manufacturers	See All Updates »
Krishan Thakker	Gilbert LLP Convinces Sixth Circuit to Rule in Favor of Asbestos-Containing product Manufacturer-Policyholders Comprehensive general liability policies limit the amount the insurer has to pay for each “occurrence”, which is typically defined as an “accident” or “exposure to [injurious] conditions”. Insurers and policyholders frequently…more Asbestos, Liability Insurance, Manufacturers, Number of Occurences	See All Updates »
Tyechia White	How to Avoid Turning a Settlement with Your Primary Insurer Into a “Get Out of Jail Free” Card for Your Excess Insurer – The Qualcomm Dilemma Imagine for a moment that you have two customers, Diane and George. Diane and George each owe you money for products they have purchased. Each of them raises some concerns about the bill. Being a wise business owner, you assess…more Excess Policies, Insurers, Qualcomm v Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, Settlement	See All Updates »

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