Temperatures in Arizona this week reached over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature in the Florida Keys was reported to reach sauna-like levels, threatening the life of habitat-sustaining coral. Atmospheric...more
As summer vacation rolls around and hotels, restaurants and other hospitality companies gear up for a busy tourist season, coastal businesses in the U.S. Southeast, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean may be welcoming an unexpected...more
The frequency and severity of cyber incidents, particularly ransomware attacks targeting businesses and critical infrastructure organizations, have been on the increase and are unlikely to subside anytime soon. Higher claim...more
Defendants in New York state court must now produce insurance information in newly filed lawsuits within 90 days of answering the complaint.
While the extent of the insurance disclosure requirements has been narrowed, and...more
Amendments to CPLR § 3101(f) now require the disclosure of voluminous information including insurance applications and information about other claims.
Defendants in New York state court must produce extensive...more
“Service of Suit” limitation period to file is less than a month away -
Many insurance policies have various limitation periods and exclusions built into them. One such limitation period is known as a “service of suit”...more
Even if an insurance company attempts to deny its coverage obligations, there are still processes that a policyholder can explore, short of litigation, that could resolve a coverage dispute. Appraisal is an alternative...more
Policyholders can expect insurers to put forth strong objections to many of their claims in an effort to reduce the liability exposure.
Policy language matters and can impact how a court will interpret and construe coverage....more
A little under two years ago, we wrote about the fatal Oxford comma—you know, the one that comes before “and” in a list—and the impact of its omission on a court’s interpretation of a Maine employment statute. The court...more
The Property and Business Interruption Insurance Checklist -
An unexpected or catastrophic loss can force any company out of business, even if it is insured. You must understand your company’s risks and how your insurance...more
Insurance agreement language that precludes coverage in CGL policies for “expected or intended” injuries has been analyzed in nearly every jurisdiction, and courts have consistently held that bodily injury or property damage...more
5/2/2018
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Car Accident ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
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Policy Exclusions ,
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