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New York Law Journal

Insurance for the Costs of Defending Regulatory Investigations

In their Corporate Insurance Law column, Howard B. Epstein and Theodore A. Keyes discuss how the availability of insurance coverage for defense costs incurred in connection with a regulatory investigation often depends upon the policy definition of “claim.” They highlight the case 'Freedom Specialty Insurance v. Platinum Management' as among recent decisions demonstrating that the courts also understand the importance of advancement of defense costs related to regulatory proceedings.
9 minute read

The Recorder

#MeToo Wave Has Employers (and Their Insurers) Running for Cover 

Following the wave of attention garnered by high-profile cases involving sexual harassment and assault allegations against supervisors, employers are seeking out whatever help they can to prevent similar conduct from occurring under their watch.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Primer on Home Health Care Services

In his Health Law column, Francis J. Serbaroli discusses how providers of home care services are licensed and regulated in New York, the types of agencies that offer these services, and how home care services are delivered. He notes that demand for home care services is increasing as an alternative to prolong stays in hospitals or nursing homes.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Tips For Cutting the Costs of Professional Liability Insurance

A premium-sensitive law practice may look at these statistics and consider whether it is worth it to continue engaging in a noncore practice area that falls within a high risk category.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Insurance and Corporate Vigilance Against Cyber Breaches: 5 Steps to Take in the Absence of Cross-Industry Protocols

Despite the lack of bright-line procedures, there are five risk reduction measures a company may consider implementing to reduce its potential exposure to cyber breaches, strengthen its security protocols, and have some degree of protection in place in the event a lawsuit for a cybersecurity breach ensues.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Geico May Be Liable For Staff Counsel's Actions In Defending Insureds, California Court Says

A federal judge in California refused to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to hold Geico liable for its staff counsel's allegedly inadequate defense of insureds in litigation arising from an auto accident.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Shocking Testimony About Aetna: Lessons for Health Care Counsel

Based on our experience and the country's judicial record, many health insurers throughout the country do not appear to follow proper claims procedures when making decisions concerning medical services.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

The New SUM Limits Law

Insurance Law columnist Jonathan A. Dachs writes: Consumers purchasing new insurance policies on June 19, 2018 should examine their policies carefully to make sure that the new beneficial SUM limits provisions are contained therein.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

PIP Development: Some Excess Bills Now Boardable

OP-ED: Some medical bills, not paid by PIP benefits, may now be admitted into evidence.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Broward Attorney Uses Delicate Touch to Sink $8 Million Case Against Geico

The optics weren't in his favor.In an $8 million lawsuit pitting a school counselor with paraplegia and her husband against Big Insurance, Coral Springs attorney…
5 minute read

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