Sue C Jacobs

April 27, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In her Professional Liability Insurance column, Sue C. Jacobs of Goodman & Jacobs discusses the Professional Liability, Commercial General Liability, Business Auto, Umbrella/Excess and Workers' Compensation policies that every attorney must consider before determining what constitutes adequate coverage for every possible risk.

By Sue C. Jacobs

8 minute read

January 27, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In her Professional Liability Insurance column, Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs. writes that the First Department recently ruled that if late notice is an issue the insurer must disclaim "as soon as reasonably possible" based solely on the receipt of information addressing the insured's or additional insured's late notice.

By Sue C. Jacobs

8 minute read

January 10, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In her Professional Liability Insurance column, Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, writes that there is a question as to whether the utility services exclusion will apply since the power outages in lower Manhattan were a result of the damage by wind to the ConEdison substation.

By Sue C. Jacobs

7 minute read

October 26, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In her Professional Liability Insurance column, Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, analyzes two recent decisions on attorney's fees: In the first, the court held that once the court finds class action plaintiffs' counsel's legal fees are reasonable and fair, any future actions, including one for attorney malpractice, will be barred; in the second case, the judge held that although a plaintiff in a civil rights action prevails on some cause of action, the court, in its discretion may refuse to award any legal fees if it finds the fees are grossly and willfully inflated.

By Sue C. Jacobs

8 minute read

June 21, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In her Professional Liability Insurance column, Goodman & Jacobs member Sue C. Jacobs discusses the "common interest" limited exception to the waiver of attorney-client privilege upon third-party disclosure, an insured's obligation to cooperate with the insurer and other issues that arise when an insurer has issued a reservation of rights letter.

By Sue C. Jacobs

8 minute read

July 27, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In her Professional Liability Insurance column, Sue C. Jacobs of Goodman & Jacobs writes: During the last few weeks the newspapers have had various articles about the acts of members of boards of trustees and directors of organizations. The articles have not specifically addressed insurance coverage, but one conclusion is mandatory. No one should agree to serve on a board unless she is sure the board has a D&O policy with adequate limits of liability for all directors' acts while serving as members of the board.

By Sue C. Jacobs

7 minute read

October 15, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In her Professional Liability Insurance column, Sue C. Jacobs discusses malpractice actions against law firms, including actions stemming from issues caused when an insurer's appointed counsel does not meet the insured's expectations.

By Sue C. Jacobs

9 minute read

June 29, 2004 | New York Law Journal

Norman B. Arnoff, a lawyer in New York City, and Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, write why understanding the liability behind legal malpractice should be a top priority for attorneys.

By Norman B. Arnoff And Sue C. Jacobs

14 minute read

February 20, 2009 | New York Law Journal

Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, reviews the recent First Department decision in American Guaranty and Liability Insurance Company v. Moskowitz, where the insurer sought a declaration that it was not obligated to defend or indemnify the attorney insured because the underlying complaint alleged the attorney participated in fraud and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act with or on behalf of his client, allegations the insurer argued were based on his status as an officer or director of a company, not on his purported acts or omissions in rendering or failing to render legal services.

By Sue C. Jacobs

6 minute read

April 14, 2010 | New York Law Journal

Norman B. Arnoff, a New York City practitioner, and Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, discuss the court's discretion in determining whether to disqualify counsel.

By Norman B. Arnoff and Sue C. Jacobs

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