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11th Circuit Rules Stormwater Was a 'Pollutant' Under Insurance Policy

The circuit court concluded, therefore, that the pollution exclusion in the Central Mutual insurance policy was unambiguous and that stormwater qualified as a pollutant under the policy.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Facebook's GDPR Challenge and the Conundrum of Consent

The EU's General Data Protection Regulation goes against the business models of Facebook and many other internet companies, say some compliance experts.
8 minute read

Pro Mid Market

What Makes a Law Firm GC? Trust, and Much More

As midsize law firms tackle the issue of how to handle the role of general counsel, the principal question, more so than even the job's framework, is who will fill it.
6 minute read

Law.com

Higher Law: Cannabis Lobbying & Campaign Donations | Weed in the Workplace | Plus: Who Got the Work

What first-quarter California lobbying registrations reveal about legislative and campaign advocacy. Plus: Insurance regulators approve California's first policy for landlords renting to cannabis businesses.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Credit Card Fraud Insurance Case Highlights Barriers to Suits Against Brokers

In his Insurance Fraud column, Evan H. Krinick writes: Four years ago, the New York Court of Appeals issued a decision which some thought might lead to more and more insurance brokers being sued by policyholders alleging that brokers had not obtained sufficient insurance or appropriate policies for them. Several recent cases illustrate that such claims are carefully scrutinized by the courts and make it clear that the floodgates have not opened and that brokers remain relatively well insulated from policyholder claims.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

What to Do When Representing a Subpoenaed Entity With Documents Stored Overseas

Recent events have focused attention again on the ability of the Department of Justice and other government agencies to obtain documents located abroad.
9 minute read

Legaltech News

You Want a Hole, Not a Drill: Finding the Right Technology Solution at Law Firms

Firms typically end up blaming the technology for not working, when the blame often lies with the failure to properly define the problem, choose the right solution and then implement it.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Ex-Pro Football Player Received Workers' Comp Benefits. After Appearing On Survivor, He May Have To Give Them Back.

The Ninth Circuit found that an insurer could proceed with its lawsuit to claw back its $175,000 workers comp payout to Brad Culpepper, a former member of the Chicago Bears.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Why Is the Government Pushing for TAR in the Cohen Privilege Review?

Using technology-assisted review (TAR) technology in the U.S. v. Cohen privilege review could potentially expedite the process, while offering transparency around decision-making.
6 minute read

Legaltech News

Nervous System: Just the Fax, Ma'am

'Nervous System,' which approaches data privacy and cybersecurity issues from the context of history, tells the story of how the fax machine actually pre-dates the U.S. Civil War.
6 minute read

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