Ruling establishes that employees must actively pursue benefits or face dismissal, providing clarity for employers and insurers managing long-term claims.
NCCI tracks 950 bills nationwide as states expand presumptions for first responders while grappling with gig economy classifications and marijuana reimbursement.
Increases in motor vehicle tort cases and premises liability lead the rise in cases filed, while medical malpractice lawsuits in federal courts decline, Lex Machina finds.
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.