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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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Eastern District of Pennsylvania Dismisses Statutory and Common Law Bad Faith Claims Against Insurer Where Insured Failed to...

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Richard McDonough suffered serious injuries to his neck and spine as a result of an automobile accident. The insurer of the driver who caused the accident settled with McDonough for the driver’s full policy amount of...more

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Eastern District of Pennsylvania Dismisses Bad Faith Claims in Two Recent Decisions Where Plaintiffs Made Only Conclusory...

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Mittman v. Nationwide Affinity Insurance Co., No. 16-04658 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 10, 2017) - Jeremy Mittman’s car was rear-ended in a hit-and-run incident and both Mittman and his son sustained significant injuries. Mittman...more

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How Appraisal Protects Against Texas Insurance Code Abuse

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Insurance practice in Texas has become somewhat rote. Typically, a petition is filed against both an insurance company (that is often not based or incorporated in Texas) and a local adjuster. In addition to a breach of...more

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