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Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Collapse Coverage in First-Party Property Cases

What is considered a covered “collapse” under a homeowner’s policy? One Florida appeals court recently addressed this question in Escobar v. Citizens Prop. Ins. Corp., No. 3D24-1234, 2026 WL 817362 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. Mar....more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

ACCESS Model: Technology as Key to Managing Chronic Conditions

Providers caring for patients with chronic conditions have for years faced a persistent mismatch between how care is delivered and how Medicare pays for it. Managing chronic illness often requires ongoing monitoring,...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

New Legislation Set to Affect Physician Assistants Working in Alaska

Physician assistants in Alaska may soon have greater autonomy to provide healthcare services after the passage of Senate Bill 89, which has been referred to as the Physician Assistant Scope of Practice Modernization Bill....more

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Florida Appellate Court Clarifies ACV vs. RCV and Related Damages Evaluation in First-Party Property Cases

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In Greenaker v. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co., Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal clarified the difference between actual cash value (ACV) and replacement cost value (RCV) valuations and reversed a final...more

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Appraisal Award Stands Firm in Petropoulos

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Appraisal awards seem to be a hot topic in Texas courts as of late, and Petropoulos v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Indiana, No. 4:23-CV-00500-ALM-BD, 2026 WL 408597 (E.D. Tex. Feb. 12, 2026), report and recommendation adopted, No....more

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Automate with Authenticity: Elevating Legal Automation to Mirror Your Firm’s Unique Voice

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For decades, legal teams and insurance organizations have relied on templates and boilerplate language to drive efficiency and maintain a measure of uniformity across pleadings, demand responses, discovery answers, and other...more

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Logistics: Bite-Size Insights - May 2026

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In this edition of Logistics: Bite-Size Insights, we consider the data behind the latest global supply chain disruption trends, explore the changing face of theft of goods in transit, and discuss the importance of affirmation...more

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Delaware Court Affirms Common Law Subrogation Rights for Out-of-State Insurers

In a significant ruling for insurance practitioners, the Court of Common Pleas for the State of Delaware recently clarified the boundaries of the state’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) statute. On March 12, 2026, in USAA...more

Marshall Dennehey

Delaware Supreme Court Again Reverses Judge, Litigants Still Pay

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In 2022, the Delaware Supreme Court, en banc, reversed a decision of Superior Court Judge Karsnitz in a pro hac vice matter, writing that “[b]oth the tone and the explicit language of the Superior Court’s memorandum opinion...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

CMS Nationwide Moratoria for New Hospice and Home Health Enrollments

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Earlier yesterday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced nationwide moratoria for new enrollments of hospice and home health providers effective May 13, 2026. Providers can access the CMS press release...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

What Aviation Claims Professionals Are Watching Right Now

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Aviation claims professionals are navigating an increasingly complex environment shaped by evolving regulations, advancing technology, and heightened expectations for early investigation and coordinated response. Mica Nguyen...more

A&O Shearman

UK Pensions: What’s new this week? - May 2026 #2

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions....more

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Prior authorization reform: A hybrid approach of regulatory requirements and voluntary commitments

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Reforming prior authorization processes has been on the regulatory menu for a while. Both patients and providers have argued that prior authorization is a complex and burdensome process that too often results in patients...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

A First Among OCR Enforcements: Publicly Traded Energy Co. Pays $245K After Employer Plan’s Breach

For most of its HIPAA enforcement history, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has engaged in a remarkably similar pattern with (allegedly) noncompliant healthcare organizations:...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

IRS roundup: May 1 – May 11, 2026

The IRS Office of Chief Counsel issued Chief Counsel Advice 202618011, addressing whether a taxpayer can apply a revised cost allocation method under Treasury Regulation § 1.482-9 as a set-off in a transfer pricing context....more

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

The Rise of the Modern Polymath: You Will Not Lose Your Job to AI. You Will Lose Your Job to Someone Who Understands and Has...

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I. The Adage That Should Be Hanging on Every Professional's Wall - There is an adage circulating through professional circles right now that deserves to be taken seriously — and most professionals are not yet taking it...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Trending in Telehealth: April 2026

Trending in Telehealth highlights monthly state legislative and regulatory developments that impact the healthcare providers, telehealth and digital health companies, pharmacists, and technology companies that deliver and...more

Chartwell Law

Torres v. YMCA of Middle Tennessee Reinforces Liability Waivers Under Tennessee Law

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The Tennessee Court of Appeals’ decision in Torres v. YMCA of Middle Tennessee provides an important reaffirmation of the strength of liability waivers under Tennessee law and offers guidance for defense counsel and insurers...more

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When and Where Do Code Upgrades Occur During a Structure's Renovation?

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Insurance claims professionals, coverage counsel, property insurers handling complex renovation or property loss claims, construction attorneys, forensic engineers, building owners, and risk managers involved in renovation...more

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The BVI FSC publishes its priorities and expectations for the 2026 Compliance Inspection Program

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The Compliance Inspection Program will run from March 2026 to February 2027 with a focus on the trust corporate service providers, investment business and virtual assets service providers sectors. The program will assess...more

White and Williams LLP

Defect Required: Court Dismisses Candle Fire Product Liability Claims for Lack of Proof

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A recent decision from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reinforced a fundamental requirement in product liability cases that can sometimes be overlooked: proving the product was...more

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Trump Administration seeks information to relaunch nuclear-powered commercial shipping

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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) inside the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a Request for Information on developing commercially viable, system-centric small modular reactors (SMR) for maritime use. The...more

Marshall Dennehey

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Limits 120‑Day Notice Requirement for Owner-Employees

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Erie Insurance Property and Casualty Company v. David Heater( WCAB); No. 103 MAP 2024; decided March 26, 2026; by Chief Justice Todd. In this case, the Supreme Court considered the issue of whether an injured worker, who was...more

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Emerging Pressure Points on Florida’s Condominiums and Homeowners’ Associations

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Over the past four years, Florida’s condominium and homeowners’ association (“HOA”) statutes have experienced significant changes. Many were spurred by the collapse of Champlain Towers South; others were in response to...more

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Real Estate Non-Imputation Endorsements: A Primer For Capital Partners

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A curious character in the modern real estate transaction is the “non-imputation endorsement.” Its name reveals little of its nature. Despite its expense—generally 15% to 20% of the cost of the basic premium—it remains...more

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