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How Several U.S. Supreme Court Cases This Term Will Significantly Impact Insurers

Insurers are impacted in many ways by the United States (U.S.) Supreme Court decisions, but very rarely does the Supreme Court wade into decisions directly involving insurance contracts or the rights of insurers. This term,...more

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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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“Raiders of the Lost Ark”: SCOTUS Sides with Great Lakes, Reverses Raiders’ Win in Maritime Case

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Under Federal Admiralty Law, Choice-of-Law Provisions in Maritime Contracts are Presumptively Enforceable - A battle between federal maritime law and state insurance rules was decided today by the highest court when the...more

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Chaos v. Predictability: The Enforceability of Choice of Law Provisions

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When a new claim is made or a lawsuit is filed, one of the first questions asked is whether the policy at issue contains a choice of law provision.  These provisions dictate the law that should govern the parties’ dispute and...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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