Implicit authorization from supervisor brings Good Samaritan’s rescue attempt within scope of employment, thus is compensible, West Virginia appeals court rules.

Workers’ comp and employment law aren’t the same — but they do have some overlap.

Landmark Nebraska ruling holds that paramedic’s PTSD arose from an extraordinary work situation and eligible for permanent partial disability benefit.

Generative AI has enabled people to create images and content faster than ever before. Employers must remain vigilant should an employee choose to create nefarious and harassing content of their coworkers.

New York Court of Appeals clarifies the operation of the rebuttable presumption in workplace assault cases under the state’s workers’ compensation law.

Climate litigation is on the rise globally, with oil and gas companies as primary targets, potentially influencing future insurance policies: S&P

Marathon Strategies’ analysis details the increase in nuclear verdicts in 2023 and delves into factors driving these multi-million dollar jury awards.

A New York court officer wins his appeal for workers’ compensation benefits, challenging the definition of a 9/11 rescue worker eligible for benefits

A recent West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruling places the onus on employers to substantiate apportionment of disability awards in workers’ compensation cases

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholds the enforceability of choice-of-law provisions in marine insurance contracts, and is expected to curb forum shopping.

Consent and cooperation provisions in a D&O policy cannot be used by one insured party to prevent coverage for another insured party’s settlement.

The 9th Circuit held that Heritage Bank of Commerce did not strictly comply with the notice provision under its claims-made-and-reported policy.

Court holds insurers are not required to cover $90 million in settlements related to shareholder lawsuits stemming from Towers Watson’s merger with Willis

The commercial litigation finance industry saw a drop in new funding, reshuffling of professionals, and key exits, Westfleet Advisors reports

With corporate spending on class action lawsuits hitting $4 billion in 2023, labor and employment-related claims emerge as primary drivers of these cases, according to a Carlton Fields.

United Educators’ 2023 report reveals escalating financial risks in education due to rising liability claims, emphasizing the need for robust risk management.

Speaker JD Keister outlines the liability traps set by time-limit demands, and what attorneys and claims professionals can do to minimize their exposure.  

Technology is disrupting the claims and litigation management environment in exciting ways.

In the case of Federated Insurance Co. v. Summit Pharmacy, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court challenged the state’s method of calculating pharmaceutical costs in workers’ compensation cases.  

Three chemical giants have settled an Ohio PFAS lawsuit for $110 million, hinting at the scope of the industry’s legal challenges.