In an opinion penned by Justice Breyer on March 20, 2019, Obduskey v. McCarthy & Holthus LLP, No. 17–1307 (2019), the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that law firms acting on behalf of secured parties to...more
On November 2, 2015, the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, entered an order granting a one-year extension of the deadline for filing proof of liquidation of an insured’s contingent claim for losses associated with...more
As if risks relating to product recalls, product labeling, and food contamination were not enough, the food and beverage industry now faces potential liability in connection with the alleged composition of its global supply...more
11/5/2015
/ Beverage Manufacturers ,
Child Labor ,
Consumer Fraud ,
Costco ,
D&O Insurance ,
Failure To Disclose ,
False Advertising ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Nestle ,
Notice Requirements ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Slavery ,
Supply Chain ,
Unfair Competition
Food recalls are on the rise as consumer protection regulations become more stringent, and they can be costly events. There can be significant expenses associated with removing impacted products from stores; reimbursing...more
10/27/2015
/ Business Interruption ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Contract Renewal ,
Distributors ,
Draft Guidance ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Recalls ,
Food Safety ,
FSMA ,
General Mills ,
Lost Profits ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Product Recalls ,
Property Insurance ,
Refunds ,
Replacement Costs ,
Reputation Management ,
Retailers ,
Wholesale
Lumbermens Mutual Group, formerly known as Kemper Insurance Company (or just as Kemper), is comprised of Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, American Motorists Insurance Company, and American Manufacturers Mutual Insurance...more
Winter storm Juno is expected to hit this evening and last through Wednesday, impacting businesses from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. Millions may be affected by power outages and travel disruptions, and many may suffer...more