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McGinnis Lochridge

Drowning in Liability: Court Extends "Waste" Rule to SWD Operator; but preserves RPO defense

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In a watershed ruling, the El Paso Court of Appeals extends "waste" liability under the Nat. Res. Code to commercial disposal well operator—potentially increasing exposure for this critical wastewater industry—while...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

The Process is the Punishment: The Hidden Benefit of Advance Asset Protection Planning

Over the past few decades much has been written about the benefits of engaging in asset protection planning to protect one’s legacy from future unknown, unforeseen lawsuits and other third-party claims. Antidotally, those of...more

Stoel Rives LLP

AI and Insurance – The Awkward Early Days

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For lawyers like me who practice at the intersection of law and insurance, the swift and widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the business world is bringing new challenges and questions nearly every day. In...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Prioritize Safety for Your Gen-Z Jurors

We live in uncertain times, and that is becoming a more obvious observation by the day. From the turmoil in the financial markets to the tumult in the marketplaces of ideas, there is a widely felt lack of security,...more

Gardner Law

What's on File Could Be on Trial - Mastering Documentation Risk

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Every document your employees create—emails, text messages, meeting notes, voicemails—has the potential to become critical evidence in litigation. In today’s legal environment, even casual communications can expose your...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Insights for Insurers

The Ultimate Social Inflation Survival Guide

Insurance professionals, risk managers, and counsel deal with it on a daily basis, plaintiffs' personal injury lawyers are driving and benefiting from it, consumers and policyholders are paying for it, litigation funders are...more

ArentFox Schiff

Three Takeaways From $745 Million Louisiana Verdict Against Chevron for Coastal Wetland Damage

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Public companies can face significant liability based on past operations. While most industrial companies have long-term experience evaluating potential remediation obligations imposed by laws such as the federal...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Outsourcing Update: The Convergence of Business Process Outsourcing and Digital Enablement

Gone are the days when a company could outsource the “people” that perform a business process without considering, and likely including in the outsourcing arrangement, the digital enablement of the underlying workflows and...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Basic but Important Considerations for Corporations—Both For-Profit and Non-Profit: Understanding Director and Officer Liability...

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Depending on the scope of the policy, the policy may also provide coverage for members of corporate committees or defined classes of volunteers. Corporations do! Whether for-profit or non-profit, corporations act through...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Strategies for Mitigating Liability Risks in Multifamily Real Estate

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The world of multifamily real estate is fraught with unique challenges, especially when it comes to managing liability risks. We spoke with Andrea Ward, SVP and casualty broker at CRC Insurance Group, about the current...more

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Understanding Liability Waivers for Equine Activities in North Carolina

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In North Carolina, as in many states, liability waivers are often used to protect equine activity sponsors, such as individuals, groups, clubs, partnerships, or corporations from legal claims arising from injuries sustained...more

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ESG Update: Corporate Directors May Be Obligated to Assess Political Risk

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Right now, much about the world is uncertain. Risks posed by political changes dominate the headlines and also weigh heavily on many decisions made by corporations, their advisors, and their stakeholders....more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

The Dangers of Smoking While Driving

Smoking is a dangerous habit that has been linked to a variety of health issues for many decades, such as lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems. However, its risks extend beyond the health of the smoker....more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

The Death of (Special) Duty? NYS Court of Appeals Creates “New” Exception to Long-Standing Limitation on Municipal Liability

In Feb. 2025, the New York State Court of Appeals issued a decision in the case Weisbrod-Moore v. Cayuga County (2025 NY Slip Op 00903) that has major implications for municipalities and local governments....more

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Protect Your Assets: The Importance of Adequate Insurance in Estate Planning

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When it comes to estate planning, ensuring your assets are well-protected should be a top priority. Insurance is a crucial component that many overlook, but it can be the key to securing your legacy. Here’s why sufficient...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Emphasizing Robust Contracts with Cloud Providers Amid Recent Alleged Breach at Oracle

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Recent reports concerning a potential security incident involving Oracle Cloud services provide a warning for many companies who allow third parties to access or store sensitive company data. A threat actor claims to have...more

McGinnis Lochridge

Winter Storm Uri and Force Majeure: The Legal Battles Continue

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Winter Storm Uri sent shockwaves through Texas, freezing gas supplies at a time of critical need and plunging the state into widespread power outages. In the aftermath, the courts have been flooded with force majeure claims,...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Navigating General and Limited Partnerships: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

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Choosing the right business structure is critical for the operation of a business. General and limited partnerships are common business structures for those wanting to enter business together. While both partnerships offer...more

Fishman Haygood LLP

ABA Issues Formal Opinion for Lawyers Advising Organizational Clients Where Constituents Might Have Conflicts of Interests or Be...

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The American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility recently issued Formal Opinion 514 regarding a lawyer’s obligations when advising organizational clients. Under such...more

K&L Gates LLP

Expanded Interpretation of Price-Anderson Act is Another Positive Sign for Commercial Nuclear Development in the United States

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On 10 February 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) issued a decision in Cotter Corp. v. United States that solidified a broad interpretation of the applicability of contractual and...more

Carlton Fields

California Appellate Court Agrees Marijuana Delivery Driver’s Accident Not Covered Under Personal Auto Policy

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A California Court of Appeals decision brought one auto policyholder decidedly down from “cloud nine” in Murphy v. AAA Auto Insurance of Southern California, which found no coverage over a cannabis delivery service employee’s...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Are You Really Covered as an Additional Insured?

For your next construction project in New York, securing commercial general liability coverage as an additional insured may not be as simple as it would appear. Recent court rulings have interpreted the terms of insurance...more

Littler

Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Policies in the Workplace

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In recent years, many organizations have implemented new policies on artificial intelligence (AI) use to help prevent bias, plagiarism, or use of AI tools that produce inaccurate or misleading information. Meanwhile, many...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

If You Are Uptight About AI, This May Relax You

While AI has many people uptight, Aescape has developed technology to help you relax – AI robotic massage. Aescape touts that it combines the timeless art of massage with robotics and artificial intelligence to deliver an...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Cabin Crew & Customer Service Agents: Risks & Liabilities

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In this third installment in our Aviation Symposium series of blog posts, we present the materials from the panel on Flight Attendants and Customer Service Agents: Risks and Liabilities. Our guest panelists included several...more

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