Evaluations and the Feedback Fetish - The power of feedback has long fascinated me—perhaps first as a bossy older sister, then as a struggling elementary school reader, next as a high school teacher, and now as a lawyer. I...more
Our times are increasingly defined by crisis: The pandemic, climate change, growing inequality, racial injustice, and now a war in Eastern Europe. The research shows that during these tumultuous times, women leaders shine. ...more
Like most of you, my entire work routine shifted in profound and unprecedented ways in March 2020. In fact, I still have whiplash. I have failed miserably on the “balance” and “boundaries” front. Indeed, I don’t even know...more
NAMIC and APCIA Strenuously oppose the restatement, as several states’ legislatures reject it as inconsistent with their jurisdictions’ law and policy.
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WHILE THERE REMAINS NO BAD FAITH CAUSE OF ACTION IN NEW YORK, A RECENT APPELLATE DIVISION CASE OUT OF THE FIRST DEPARTMENT MAKES PLAIN THAT AN INSURED NEED NOT MEET A HEIGHTENED PLEADING STANDARD WITH RESPECT TO CONSEQUENTIAL...more
12/6/2019
/ Appeals ,
Bad Faith ,
Breach of Contract ,
Consequential Damages ,
Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Implied Covenants ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Motion to Reinstate ,
National Union ,
Policy Terms ,
Reversal
Much has been written on the current state of paid parental leave in this country and the need for change. And rightly so. The United States is woefully behind the rest of the world. ...more