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Bermuda Regulatory Outlook 2024

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As we enter 2024 the myriad of regulatory changes can appear overwhelming. We are here to help and have set out below some key changes and issues that can impact Bermuda entities. Bermuda has introduced a corporate income tax...more

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Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update (01/2024)

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1. German Federal Court of Justice rules on reimbursement of disputed workshop invoices by insurance companies - On 16 January 2024, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, “BGH”) decided five cases, all...more

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Insuring Against an IP Disaster

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Insurance is part of our daily lives. Health insurance reimburses us if we get sick, life insurance safeguards loved ones if we pass away, and auto insurance reimburses others in case we cause an accident and injure someone...more

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Insurance Update - December 2023

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Our December Insurance Update features a few firsts from state high courts. For the first time: •The Supreme Court of Hawaii addresses reimbursement of defense costs. •The Supreme Court of Illinois addresses coverage for...more

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Insurance Update - November 21 2022

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Our November Insurance Update covers several topics. We’ve seen cases on whether contractors who repair homes can recover directly from insurers through assignments. The Nebraska Supreme Court now considers whether a...more

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Protecting Your Insurance Brands in the Metaverse

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Insurance has the potential to play a significant role in the metaverse, which is often defined as an immersive environment designed to be an extension or replica of the real world. For example, we can imagine scenarios where...more

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Decoded: Technology Law Insights, Volume 2, Issue 16

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The T-Mobile Data Breach is One You Can’t Ignore - "Hackers claim to have obtained the data of 100 million people—including sensitive personal information." Why this is important: Earlier this week, reports began...more

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March 2021 Fourth Circuit Tort & Insurance Cases of Interest

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Periodically, Nexsen Pruet member Marc Manos, a member of the SC Bar Torts and Insurance Practice Section Council, sheds light on a few recent cases from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, focused in the areas of tort &...more

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Reading the Leaves: What's in Store for Cannabis in 2021

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On the heels of a year beset by turmoil and the myriad challenges caused by the global pandemic, the cannabis industry nevertheless entered 2021 poised for significant growth amid a landscape teeming with opportunity. Public...more

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Alert: Brexit Readiness: Possible Key Impacts of the Conclusion of the Transition Period on 31 December 2020

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On 31 January 2020, the UK left the European Union and entered a transition period that is due to end at 11:00 pm GMT on 31 December 2020. At this point, it is still uncertain whether a new EU/UK deal will be reached. To...more

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True or False? Testing the limits of comparative advertising – Petline v Trupanion

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Comparative advertising can be a useful tool for marketers. It positions competing brands against each other and helps consumers make better choices. However, there are legal limits to comparative advertising which are set...more

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A Practical Guide to Securing IP Insurance

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There has been tremendous recent growth in the range of specialized insurance policies offered to protect against intellectual property (IP) claims. “Traditional” policies may cover a given IP claim, but specific IP policies...more

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Dental Company’s Indemnification Claim “Bites”

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The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a dental product manufacturer’s suit against its insurer, holding that the IP exclusion in the policy expressly excluded the trademark claims over which...more

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An Overview of Intellectual Property Insurance Issues

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The strategic importance and economic value of intellectual property (“IP”) can hardly be overstated in today’s global marketplace. Recognizing this, companies devote considerable time and resources to protect their vital IP...more

Carlton Fields

Eleventh Circuit Finds Exclusion Bars Trademark Infringement And Dependent False Designation And Unfair Competition Claims

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Duty to defend principles are generally well-settled in most jurisdictions: If the allegations in an underlying complaint potentially fall within the scope of coverage, the insurer must defend. ...more

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Minnesota Federal Mutual Court Adopts “Look Through” Basis For Federal Question Jurisdiction In FAA Section 9 Disputes

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The District of Minnesota issued several opinions this summer in a dispute between two insurance companies, Federated Mutual Insurance Co. (“Federated Mutual”) and Federated National Holding Co. (“Federated National”),...more

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Major Disruption in the Use of Technology and Trademarks in the Insurance Industry

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A major study recently emerged regarding insurance industry brands. The study, conducted on the world’s top 10 insurance companies by brand value, shows that an industry transformation is occurring, and that insurers that...more

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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Set To Take Up Issue Of Reimbursement Of Defense Costs For Non-Covered Claims

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently agreed to a joint request for direct appellate review of a decision earlier this year in which the trial court ruled that insurance companies were not entitled to...more

Jones Day

CGL Insurance Coverage for Advertising Injuries: Upping the Ante for IP Litigation

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August 2017 In Short The Situation: Reversing a pair of federal district court rulings, the Fifth and Ninth Circuits have held that insurers must defend commercial general liability policyholders in advertising injuries...more

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Torts & Insurance Cases from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals - May 2017

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Each month, Nexsen Pruet attorney Marc Manos, a member of the SC Bar Torts and Insurance Practice Section Council, sheds light on a few recent cases from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, focused in the area of Torts &...more

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Top 10 Litigation Risks and Trends for Retailers

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With the 2016 holiday shopping season in full swing, the risk of litigation heightens for retailers. We created our own version of a “holiday list” to identify the top-10 risk areas where retailers may be vulnerable to claims...more

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.Insurance: What You Need to Know About the Newest Internet Domain Name

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Yesterday, the new .insurance Internet top-level domain opens up to members of the insurance industry and will be awarded on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Below is what your organization needs to know about...more

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Three Point Shot - April 2013

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The (Gold) Gloves Are Off - Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips has a lot to say. He's well-known for being outspoken, and he's a prolific tweeter on his @DatDudeBP account, which boasts over 650,000...more

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