Hannah Smith JD

May 24, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

In the initial lawsuit Citizens, Florida's largest property insurer, asked for $65 million for the fraud which could have cost policyholders $16 million a year.

By Hannah Smith JD

2 minute read

May 24, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

The lawsuit looks to reverse a recently enacted policy change, and also names two insurers as defendants.

By Hannah Smith JD

2 minute read

May 19, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Every California buyer's agent will tell you that they do not have a statutory duty to investigate public records and confirm permit status for residential properties. This is not incorrect, but statutory law does not completely absolve them of fiduciary duties to their clients, including an arising issue with permits violations in the state.

By Jennifer E. Newcomb

6 minute read

May 16, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Social media giants continue to take advantage of a vulnerable population, will their insurers be on the hook to defend and indemnify?

By Hannah Smith JD

2 minute read

May 12, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

According to the 9th Circuit, an employer's interest in clients is greater than an employee's interest in those same clients despite the employee's personal relationship with those clients.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

May 12, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

The rule requires parties involved in the court proceedings to disclose any financial support from third-party funders.

By Hannah Smith JD

2 minute read

May 09, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

The U.S. has agreed to return $1.1 million to Empyreal that was seized because the company was hauling money known to be associated with cannabis sales.

By Hannah Smith JD

1 minute read

May 05, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

The Advisory Letter quotes the law in outlining the appropriate standard of conduct of public adjusters, and warns adjusters from any conduct that could be interpreted as practicing law.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read

May 05, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Over the past century, warfare on the battlefield has morphed into warfare over the internet.

By Cristina M. Shea, Jessica E. Gopiao and J. Andrew Moss

8 minute read

April 28, 2022 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

This case was our sister publication VerdictSearch's Featured Verdict for the week of April 25.

By Hannah Smith JD

3 minute read