The “Grieving Families Act” has passed New York’s Assembly and Senate and was forwarded to Governor Kathy Hochul on December 1, 2025. This controversial proposed legislation provides for the types of damages that may be awarded…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Personal Injury
Consumer-facing businesses often face a noticeable increase in litigation and class actions following Black Friday and the broader holiday shopping season due to the high-volume transaction, aggressive promotions and the…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection, Privacy
As construction claims continue to multiply in Florida’s prolific housing development scene, a question has continued to arise: Is a liability carrier obligated to defend an insured contractor where there has been no lawsuit or…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Construction Law, Insurance
As we continue to navigate 2025, business leaders face an increasingly complex legal landscape shaped by technological advancements, evolving regulations, and dynamic market conditions. Understanding these emerging trends is…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Science, Computers, & Technology
On June 6, 2025, the Honorable Judge Claudia Wilken approved the $2.576 billion settlement in House v. NCAA, reshaping the economics of college athletics and clearing the way for current and former Division I student-athletes to…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Education Law
On June 10, 2025, the New York State Grieving Families Act got a (fourth) chance to be signed by Governor Hochul. She refused to sign prior iterations of the legislation, citing stress on New York’s business community and the…
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/ Civil Remedies, Family Law, Personal Injury
In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn sit down with Segal McCambridge Shareholder Paul Motz to discuss the escalating trend of nuclear and thermonuclear verdicts—and how defense attorneys…
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/ Law Practice Products & Services
New York’s Court of Appeals has overturned decades-old precedent and permitted victims of animal-related injuries to recover damages against an animal’s owner. An injured person can now pursue claims against an animal’s owner if…
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/ Civil Remedies, Insurance, Personal Injury
Must damages be based on the cost of repair at the time of the breach? What is the time of breach? A recent Florida appellate case might have the answer to these questions. Bandklayder Development, LLC v. Sabga introduces key…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Real Estate - Residential
Currently, the following 12 states require a Plaintiff to file a Certificate of Merit prior to or with a lawsuit alleging professional negligence against architects, engineers, and other licensed professionals. Certificates of…
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/ Civil Procedure, Construction Law, Professional Malpractice
In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn sit down with Segal McCambridge senior associate Kimbrell Hines to explore the unique and often misunderstood world of equine law. Kimbrell draws from…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Law Practice Products & Services
The United States Equestrian Federation (“USEF”) is the national governing body for equestrian sports in the United States. USEF sets forth rules and regulations for its membership which includes owners, trainers, and amateur…
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/ Administrative Law, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law
At USEF’s 2025 annual meeting and awards in Lexington, KY, the theme was “it’s all about the horse.” The annual meeting captured the challenges and successes the United States horse industry experienced in 2024 and what changes…
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/ Agriculture, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Health
The New York Appellate Division Fourth Department recently issued a decision affirming in part and reversing in part summary judgment motions against GuideOne Mutual Insurance Company (“GuideOne”) in a case brought by The Chapel…
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/ Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance
Carla and Courtney welcome Masood Ali, Associate in Segal McCambridge's Detroit office, to discuss a high-profile employment law case involving WNBA player Dearica Hamby. The suit alleges pregnancy discrimination and retaliation…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Labor & Employment Law
