The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Timothy P. Law and Lisa Szymanski | August 20, 2024
An insurance company's duty to defend carries with it a conditional duty to indemnify a settlement reached prior to judgment. When an underlying action is settled, there are often unresolved factual questions. In almost all circumstances, Pennsylvania law does not permit a trial of those facts in an insurance declaratory judgment action.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Barret S. Albritton | August 20, 2024
What factors are contributing to the desensitization of jury pools, leading to these unprecedented verdicts? More importantly, what can we, as defense lawyers, do to mitigate or at least slow down this trend?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Allison L. Krupp and Christopher W. Woodward | August 20, 2024
After the Pennsylvania Superior Court determined in 2021 that "regular use exclusions" in UM/UIM policies violate the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (MVFRL), and in a post-Gallagher legal landscape, some were ready to put the regular use exclusion to rest for good. Now, however, in Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange, 308 A.3d 780 (Pa. Jan. 29, 2024), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a lengthy majority opinion, has confirmed that the regular use exclusion remains very much alive.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Patricia B. Santelle, Lynndon K. Groff and Morgan Liptak | August 20, 2024
During the past few years, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have rapidly transformed from an "emerging" risk into an "emerged" risk. PFAS coverage litigation, which has increased correspondingly, may forecast future coverage fights concerning other risks as they potentially move from "emerging" to "emerged" status as well.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Kyle Clark and Andrew T. George | August 19, 2024
The prosecution team in Alec Baldwin's manslaughter case may now realize why they were wrong to charge Baldwin to begin with—as they are being reminded why our criminal law (usually) places great weight on the defendant's state of mind his criminal intent, two Law Journal columnists write.
Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board | August 19, 2024
Aside from the amended rule's lack of clarity, it appears to address a problem that by and large does not exist in Connecticut.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Theodore J. Zeller III | August 19, 2024
The recent legislative changes and reforms by the PLCB mark a significant step forward for Pennsylvania's liquor industry. As the state continues to adapt and modernize its laws, consumers can look forward to a more dynamic and enjoyable experience.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Michael Elkins | August 19, 2024
The Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board are facing imminent danger because of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision eliminating Chevron deference.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Casey C. Crumbley | August 19, 2024
Human connection is being lost in almost every aspect of lives. It is paramount that it is not lost when working with someone to resolve a conflict.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Camille Bryant | August 19, 2024
Recent data shows that employees are more empowered than ever to file workplace complaints following the #MeToo movement, heightened interest in conduct issues from governmental and regulatory bodies, and numerous high-profile cases appearing in the media.
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