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Third Circuit Limits Pennsylvania’s “Reasonable Expectations” Doctrine

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In Hemphill v. Landmark American Insurance Co., issued April 5, 2023, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals outlined limits on an insured’s use of Pennsylvania’s “reasonable expectations” doctrine — the legal theory that...more

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California Supreme Court Dumps Excess Insurers’ Horizontal Exhaustion Argument

In a long-running environmental case, the state’s high court rejects insurers’ theory of so-called horizontal exhaustion. California Supreme Court hands policyholders a victory in latest Montrose case and upholds...more

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Why the Disconnect Between Perception and Reality for COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage

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"What’s in a name?," the Bard asks in Romeo and Juliet. For some a lot, as focus turns to whether Business Interruption policies will cover the massive financial losses stemming from the coronavirus....more

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Policyholder Diligence Ensures You’re Insured

Policyholders take notice – a recent New York case highlights the importance of thoroughly analyzing and understanding all policy language to minimize project risk and ensure proper coverage. As an illustration, the Court of...more

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Insurers of Directors and Officers of Delaware Corporations Must Take Heed of The Superior Court’s Recent Murdock Decision

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A March 1, 2018 Delaware Superior Court decision in Arch Insurance Company v. Murdock has far-reaching implications for insurers providing coverage to directors and officers of Delaware corporations. The decision (i) favors...more

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