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In a landmark decision likely to have wide-ranging implications for premises liability claims and insurance defense litigation, the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court, has upended decades of precedent in its...more
Joint development, or “teaming agreements” regularly anticipate one party disclosing trade secret subject matter to its counterparty to facilitate the joint development effort. While most JDAs involve companies with distinct...more
Last week, the Oregon Supreme Court issued an important decision interpreting the Oregon Environmental Cleanup Assistance Act (OECAA), clarifying the boundaries of insurer contribution rights and the scope of the statute’s...more
California is home to more than its fair share of personal injury claims, the vast majority of which, according to California courts, include car crashes and slip and fall injuries. Workplace injuries involving cuts and...more
For lawyers like me who practice at the intersection of law and insurance, the swift and widespread adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the business world is bringing new challenges and questions nearly every day. In...more
Speeding, distracted or drunk driving, and other kinds of negligence frequently lead to catastrophic car crashes in California. In fact, in 2024 the state saw more than 18,000 injury and fatality causing car accidents. When...more
Now that Pennsylvania recognizes directed trusts, corporate fiduciaries should be aware that sharing trust responsibilities could create both legal liability and administrative burdens. The law, which went into effect late...more
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has been a proponent of tort reform legislation for years, stating that the “current litigation climate has led to increased costs for consumers and a higher barrier to entry for those who want to...more
Millions of tourists, along with local residents, flock to Florida’s pristine waters to take pleasure in the sun and sea while experiencing boating freedom. But beneath the picturesque surface lies a growing and often...more
We live in uncertain times, and that is becoming a more obvious observation by the day. From the turmoil in the financial markets to the tumult in the marketplaces of ideas, there is a widely felt lack of security,...more
We have previously written on the evolving risks associated with PFAS—also known as “forever chemicals”—and their implications for policyholders navigating environmental liabilities involving both PFAS and PFAS-related...more
A recent court ruling raises questions and concerns over the scope of liability owners and contractors may face when a subcontractor's employee is involved in an off-site accident during the course of construction. ...more
Every document your employees create—emails, text messages, meeting notes, voicemails—has the potential to become critical evidence in litigation. In today’s legal environment, even casual communications can expose your...more
The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) has long been a cornerstone of protection for firearms manufacturers and sellers, shielding them from liability when their products are misused in crimes. But recent...more
It is becoming almost impossible to avoid being exposed to multiple different chemicals on a daily basis. Companies use them to make their environments look and smell cleaner, to keep pests away, and to save time in...more
Attorneys who work to help accident victims recover full compensation for their losses know that incidents like motor vehicle collisions, falls, medical malpractice, and truck accidents can cause a wide variety of injuries....more
After it was initially proposed more than two years ago, the European Union passed a new product liability directive (PLD) on Dec. 9, 2024, which prescribes a new legislative framework to expand and modify product liability...more
Insurance professionals, risk managers, and counsel deal with it on a daily basis, plaintiffs' personal injury lawyers are driving and benefiting from it, consumers and policyholders are paying for it, litigation funders are...more
The High Court has imposed the first Building Liability Order under the Building Safety Act, passing liability for building safety defects from an SPV to its wealthier parent company....more
Comprehensive Tort Reform Bill Clears Georgia Legislature; Expected to be Made Law - The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have passed a bipartisan, comprehensive tort reform bill. Governor Brian Kemp is expected...more
In a decision on immaterial damages under Article 82 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Higher Regional Court of Dresden, Germany (case number 4 U 940/24), set out important monitoring and auditing...more
On March 26, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision that has important ramifications for banks and credit unions that process millions of Automated Clearing House (ACH) and Electronic Funds Transfer...more
The term “boilerplate” originates from the printing industry, where “boilerplate” referred to metal plates with standardized text used for newspapers and other publications. In legal documents and contracts, boilerplate...more
Court: Florida – 17th Judicial Circuit Court - Plaintiff, Denise J. Guth Cook alleged asbestos exposure from consumer talc products and automobile parts. She specifically alleged bystander and household exposure from...more
Public companies can face significant liability based on past operations. While most industrial companies have long-term experience evaluating potential remediation obligations imposed by laws such as the federal...more