Must damages be based on the cost of repair at the time of the breach? What is the time of breach? A recent Florida appellate case might have the answer to these questions. Bandklayder Development, LLC v. Sabga introduces key…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Real Estate - Residential
Currently, the following 12 states require a Plaintiff to file a Certificate of Merit prior to or with a lawsuit alleging professional negligence against architects, engineers, and other licensed professionals. Certificates of…
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/ Civil Procedure, Construction Law, Professional Malpractice
In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn sit down with Segal McCambridge senior associate Kimbrell Hines to explore the unique and often misunderstood world of equine law. Kimbrell draws from…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law
The United States Equestrian Federation (“USEF”) is the national governing body for equestrian sports in the United States. USEF sets forth rules and regulations for its membership which includes owners, trainers, and amateur…
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/ Administrative Law, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law
At USEF’s 2025 annual meeting and awards in Lexington, KY, the theme was “it’s all about the horse.” The annual meeting captured the challenges and successes the United States horse industry experienced in 2024 and what changes…
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/ Agriculture, Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Health
The New York Appellate Division Fourth Department recently issued a decision affirming in part and reversing in part summary judgment motions against GuideOne Mutual Insurance Company (“GuideOne”) in a case brought by The Chapel…
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/ Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance
Carla and Courtney welcome Masood Ali, Associate in Segal McCambridge's Detroit office, to discuss a high-profile employment law case involving WNBA player Dearica Hamby. The suit alleges pregnancy discrimination and retaliation…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Labor & Employment Law
For over three decades, federal preemption of state failure to warn claims has served as a powerful defense in strict liability tort cases. Courts have consistently dismissed lawsuits challenging the adequacy of warnings for a…
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/ Products Liability, Toxic Torts
Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition. The…
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/ Civil Remedies, Personal Injury
Online abuse in sports has reached alarming levels, targeting athletes, coaches, and officials, especially during high-profile events. Recognizing the growing threat, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Communications & Media Law, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a pivotal decision allowing sex-trafficking victims to proceed with their lawsuit against Salesforce, Inc., despite Salesforce’s attempt to invoke…
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/ Business Organizations, Communications & Media Law, Business Torts, Science, Computers, & Technology
In this episode of the TortsCenter Podcast, titled "Gambling and Harassment: Wyoming’s Game-Changing Ban," Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn delve into the Wyoming Gaming Commission’s recent decision to ban gamblers who…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law
The dispute arose when USA Underwriters rescinded an auto insurance policy due to material misrepresentation, rendering the policy void ab initio (from inception). Another insurance company, acting as the uninsured motorist…
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/ Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance
Storm-related claims in Texas often lead to disputes over attorneys’ fees, making it critical for insurance carriers to understand and apply statutory pre-suit notice requirements. Failure by claimants to meet these requirements…
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/ Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance
In this episode of the TortsCenter Podcast, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn talk with independent arbitrator and mediator Danielle Menitove about the world of sports arbitration. As co-chairs of the NYSBA’s Sports…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law
