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U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Choice-of-Law Provisions in Marine Insurance Contracts

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In a 9-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held on February 21, 2024, that choice-of-law clauses in marine insurance contracts are presumptively enforceable under federal maritime law. These clauses should be enforced unless...more

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Insurance Policy Choice of Law Provision Again Faces Public Policy Challenge

A Missouri federal district court became the second court within the past 15 months to consider whether a state's public policy overrides an insurance policy's choice of law provision. Maritz Holdings v. Certain Underwriters...more

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California Supreme Court Strikes Blow to Insurers' Choice-of-Law Provisions

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The California Supreme Court has struck a blow to insurers' attempts to contract out of more policyholder friendly jurisdictions, holding that the notice-prejudice rule is a fundamental public policy. Pitzer College v. Indian...more

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