A look at the latest legal cases impacting the industry.

A California Supreme Court decision clears the way for claims against food producers and retailers.

Investment in Chile and Paraguay is up sharply, as Brazil sees some investment declines.

Stakeholders, including the public, have little tolerance for intentional deception.

Unforeseen liabilities in M&As may cause headaches for buyers. 

Insurers that offer direct, online coverage to small and mid-size businesses are seeing substantial growth.

Practitioners urge the professional liability markets to throw off an ‘antiquated mindset.’

Performing root cause analysis of health care mistakes should be a trained, specific, skill set.

Accepting a seat on a board has always been risky. Perhaps never more than now.

Directors are often unaware of the terms and conditions applicable to their coverage.

Most brokerages are seeing decreased pricing for D&O coverage, although pricing may increase for their smaller company clients.

The latest decisions impacting the industry, including an insurer’s duty to defend and a coverage dispute following an equipment explosion.

The ACA’s sweeping changes have many benefits, but adequate insurance limits for expanded accountable care organizations is a concern.

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Overcapacity is the biggest threat to insurers in the short and long term.

The risks from the hacking of medical devices needs to be more clearly defined.

Construction executives let their emotions get the best of them after an onsite death, with dire policy consequences.

The legacy of Joan Rivers could be a more open, honest discussion about medical outcomes.

Addicted health care professionals are part of the national issue of prescription drug abuse, but the hardest to find and treat.