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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - January 2024 #3

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A swimmer who broke his ankle in a 2017 race organized by a Malibu beach club had his negligence lawsuit against the club owners restored, after a California state appeals court ruled that a retired lifeguard captain’s...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Insights for Insurers

Seventh Circuit Rules Largely in Favor of Policyholder on Defense Issues for Nassar USAG Sexual Assault Claims

On February 25, 2022, a split panel of the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a decision on D&O coverage for the Nassar USAG sexual assault claims. The lengthy opinion is worth reading in its entirety, but we...more

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Illinois Amended Victim’s Economic Security And Safety Act For Greater Employee Protections

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The Illinois Victim’s Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) has been amended to expand the list of reasons for which job-protected leave is available, among other provisions. The amendments went into effect on August 20,...more

Pillsbury - Policyholder Pulse blog

What Should a Policyholder Do to Transfer Risk of Loss for Sexual Abuse Claims?

Sexual abuse litigation is increasingly common, and an unfortunate wave of new lawsuits is coming. In her recent alert, Pillsbury’s Joan Cotkin reviews how the insurance industry has responded to these risks with new...more

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Litigating Through Layers of Insurance

A business concedes that it made a mistake, but pleads for mercy with the jury and asks for a reasonable amount of damages. A jury ultimately awards $6 million. There are several insurance policies involved. Who is left...more

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