Microplastics are small plastic particles released from plastic products as they break down over time, and they are present everywhere in the environment . Although there is not yet conclusive scientific evidence...more
As businesses have increasingly recognized the importance of obtaining insurance coverage specific to cyber incidents, so too have insurers increasingly recognized the risks inherent in providing such coverage - particularly...more
I. THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE -
Historically, the attorney-client privilege developed upon two assumptions: (1) good legal assistance requires full disclosure of a client’s legal problems; and (2) a client will only ...more
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Work-Product Doctrine
It is an all-too-common scenario for insurance practitioners. Company A hires an independent contractor to perform work on its premises. Their agreement specifies that Contractor will procure liability insurance—often...more
When it comes to insurance policies, it is well-established and commonly understood that the applicable rules of contract construction generally favor the policyholder over the insurance company...more
Jenner & Block filed an amicus brief in Travis County, Texas in Doe v. Abbott on behalf of Professor Ron Beal, a Texas administrative law expert, in support of the plaintiffs’ application for a temporary injunction and as...more
A class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois reveals the egregious living conditions for approximately 1,000 prisoners at the Northern Reception Center in Crest Hill,...more