Ruling potentially opens new avenue for business recovery of damages from pandemic restrictions, after insurers deny most business interruption claims.
Delaware Supreme Court decision in 3M earplug case establishes that self-insured retentions must be paid by the named insured, not parent companies, potentially affecting how corporations structure litigation defense.
Lex Machina analysis of 73,000+ cases shows average damage awards in 2023-2024 reached unprecedented levels, with jury verdicts nearly doubling in value since 2022.
First half of 2025 sees artificial intelligence-related filings on pace to far exceed 2024 totals, according to a report from Cornerstone Research and Stanford Law School.
Federal judge orders insurers to produce internal documents while allowing redaction of legal advice, clarifying privilege boundaries for claims handling.
Federal ruling establishes that recoupment agreements are binding contracts that preserve insurers’ rights to judicial coverage determinations, even after underlying claims settle.
The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania held that a nurse fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccination is still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for a prior injury, clarifying the intersection of workplace vaccine mandates and post-injury terminations for insurers and employers.
In a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by climate challenges and technological disruption, finding the right balance between fostering innovation and protecting consumers has never been more critical, says Scott White.
Appeals court decision underscores the critical distinction between ‘Named Insureds’ and ‘Additional Named Insureds’ in construction insurance policies.
Marathon Strategies report reveals 52% increase in multi-million dollar awards, even as several states pursue legislative reforms to curb rising liability.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a man who contracted COVID-19 while working as a utility lineman was entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits.