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By Thomas J. Maroney and Hilary F. Simon | May 22, 2023
When determining which insurer will fund a settlement or verdict in a construction related incident involving a "grave injury" governed by the New York Labor Law, commercial general liability (CGL) insurers must confront the rule of anti-subrogation before Workers' Compensation 1B unlimited coverage can be triggered. This is a fertile ground for disputes in "grave injury" defense litigation.
10 minute read
By Ethan W. Middlebrooks and Allen R. Wolff | May 22, 2023
Litigation following a construction project is as common as a coffee shop in Manhattan. The availability of insurance coverage can be pivotal to the defense and resolution of such lawsuits. However, insurance coverage for construction defects litigation in New York has long been clouded by misunderstandings surrounding the First Department's 1994 decision in George A. Fuller v. U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty.
8 minute read
By Wendy Stein Fulton and Lloyd Gura | May 22, 2023
The state's legislative response presents an interesting case study on government efforts to curb the impact of bad faith laws as a result of lessons learned from this tragedy.
7 minute read
By Alexander Lugo | May 19, 2023
The firm's lawyers pushed for tort reforms that help shield insurance companies from coverage disputes. Now with the volume of cases expected to decline, leaders are looking for other areas for growth.
4 minute read
By Colleen Murphy | May 16, 2023
"Where the plaintiff 'has neither provided a copy' nor 'referenced a single provision from the disputed contract,' the plaintiff has not sufficiently alleged 'nor can the court ascertain' whether the plaintiff is a beneficiary at all," said Judge Michael A. Shipp citing a U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey case, "Kaminski v. Township of Toms River."
5 minute read
By Amanda O'Brien | May 16, 2023
Partner Anthony Miscioscia, who made the move in April, finds that personnel are eager to be in the office. He was followed earlier this month by partner Celestine Montague and an associate.
5 minute read
By Lisa Willis | May 15, 2023
"Every case that seems to come to a different conclusion than the preceding case law muddies the waters," said Margaret Garner, appellant counsel.
5 minute read
By Jeffrey G. Steinberg | May 15, 2023
An issue which periodically arises (although it is rarely decided) in the insurance realm is whether there is coverage for fee disputes under legal malpractice policies, particularly where there is a claim in the complaint for malpractice. The analysis of this issue must begin with an examination of the policy insuring agreements, which typically require that, to trigger a duty to defend, the complaint must allege both covered conduct and covered damages.
7 minute read
By Melea VanOstrand | May 12, 2023
"It's not about maximizing your fee, it's about maximizing justice for your clients," said Adam Balkan of Balkan, Patterson & Charbonnet, a finalist for the Florida Legal Award's 2023 Attorney of the Year award.
5 minute read
By Charles Toutant | May 12, 2023
Jurors in the criminal case agreed with testimony that Michael Barisone was suffering from a delusional disorder that left him detached from reality at the time of the shootings.
4 minute read
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