Robert D Chesler

May 19, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in favor of the insurance industry on the long-contested issue of how to allocate responsibility for losses in claims involving multiple insurance companies, some of which are insolvent.

By Robert D. Chesler and Steven J. Pudell

7 minute read

February 22, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Robert D. Chesler and Anna M. Piazza of Anderson Kill write: How insurance companies will react to cyber claims presents a big question. These claims share key characteristics with environmental claims. In both situations, any company could find itself a victim. Both risks involve potentially huge amounts. The courts are setting forth rigorous standards of liability. How will the insurance companies respond to a possible flood of claims?

By Robert D. Chesler and Anna M. Piazza

12 minute read

August 25, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Seven insurance coverage cases related to Superstorm Sandy indicate that the aftermath of the storm is still with us, and a variety of issues remain unaddressed.

By Robert D. Chesler, Anna M. Piazza and Janine M. Stanisz

10 minute read

August 25, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Seven insurance coverage cases related to Superstorm Sandy indicate that the aftermath of the storm is still with us, and a variety of issues remain unaddressed.

By Robert D. Chesler, Anna M. Piazza and Janine M. Stanisz

10 minute read

November 26, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Reshaping the landscape of New Jersey insurance coverage law: three recent decisions address allocation and contribution.

By Steven J. Pudell, Robert D. Chesler and Anna M. Piazza

6 minute read

May 02, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Robert D. Chesler, a shareholder at Anderson Kill & Olick, and Finley T. Harckham, a senior shareholder at the firm, write that what constitutes a 'special relationship' remains a murky issue because New York courts have not clearly outlined the elements.

By Robert D. Chesler and Finley T. Harckham

7 minute read

November 19, 1999 | Law.com

Historically, the insurance industry offered a small number of broad, standardized policies, such as CGL policies. Insurers have been progressively narrowing the coverage provided by these policies, however, just as the Internet is creating new exposure for business. Despite this fact, traditional policies may still contain important coverages for Internet businesses. Moreover, the insurance industry is issuing a variety of new niche policies which now includes Internet liability coverage.

By Robert D. Chesler and Robyn Ann Valle

7 minute read

February 24, 2003 | New Jersey Law Journal

By Robert D. Chesler and Alexander J. Anglim

17 minute read

June 28, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

Of the many candidates nominated to be "the next asbestos," silica is the most recent contender.

By Robert D. Chesler, James Stewart and Geoffrey T. Gibson

10 minute read

January 26, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey insurance law provides extra-contractual remedies in cases where an insurance carrier abuses its expressly delegated power to control the defense and indemnity of claims against its insured.

By Robert D. Chesler and Stefan B. Kalina

10 minute read