The California Court of Appeal issued an important decision that may significantly impact how settlement opportunities are evaluated in catastrophic liability claims. In Pinto v. Farmers Ins. Exch., No. B295742, ___ Cal....more
Businesses all over the country are wondering whether they have insurance for business interruption caused by the government shutdowns resulting from COVID-19. Some firms deemed “essential” are grappling, too, with how to...more
The COVID-19 outbreak is clobbering restaurants and bars. It’s hard to pay your overhead, let alone make a profit, when you can’t stay open for business.
In this webinar, we will walk you through the coverage issues that...more
How bad will the pandemic get? How much will it spread in the United States? Will we develop a vaccine in time to do any good?
As insurance lawyers, we have no idea. But we can help you figure out whether your business is...more
The California Supreme Court has struck a blow to insurers' attempts to contract out of more policyholder friendly jurisdictions, holding that the notice-prejudice rule is a fundamental public policy. Pitzer College v. Indian...more
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