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New York Law Journal

Case Law Suggests Counsel Should Advise Clients About Available Insurance

In their Corporate Insurance Law column, Howard B. Epstein and Theodore A. Keyes write: Over the years, we have often reminded insureds of the importance of promptly placing their insurance carrier on notice of new claims. Based on recent case law, defense counsel are advised to raise the issue of available insurance with their clients when counsel are retained to defend a new claim.
81 minute read

Daily Business Review

Divided Supreme Court Backs Insurer on 'PIP' Medical Fees

In a defeat for medical providers, a divided Florida Supreme Court sided with Allstate Insurance Co. in a dispute about fees paid to care for auto-accident victims.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

No Title Insurance Coverage for Agent's Fraud, Court Says

A bank's title insurance policy does not cover losses due to misappropriated lien funds when the insurer was not involved in the transfer of funds, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

For Insureds and Insurers, Complex Disputes Are Best Left to the Courts

While binding arbitration can provide a convenient forum for specific types of claims, within the ambit of insurance coverage litigation, there are significant pitfalls to both insureds and insurers when arbitration is chosen as the dispute resolution forum as opposed to nonbinding mediation or court proceedings. In this article, it is assumed that the parties have unsuccessfully attempted nonbinding mediation and are now faced with the decision of where to prosecute their claims. At least with respect to complex insurance coverage disputes, courts typically represent a superior choice in four key respects: lower comparative total costs; uncompromised resolution on the merits; predictability; and guaranteed appellate review.
15 minute read

The Recorder

Tips for Insurance Applications

Applying for professional malpractice insurance is sometimes considered a chore. Too many law firms and attorneys breeze through insurance applications, without carefully considering their responses to each question and the implications. However, failing to properly answer questions can create serious risks for law firms.
12 minute read

International Edition

DWF acquires claims manager Triton out of administration

Firms adds 210 staff with UK claims manager deal
2 minute read

International Edition

DWF acquires claims manager Triton out of administration

Firms adds 210 staff with UK claims manager deal
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Four-Corners Rule Carries the Day on Hurricane Claim

A Florida appeals court allows insurance coverage for homeowners hit by a tornado embedded in a hurricane, writes attorney Justin Guido.
13 minute read

The Recorder

Justices Back Calif. Insurance Commissioner in Feud With Industry

The California Supreme Court dealt a blow to property insurers on Monday with a ruling that endorses the commissioner's rulemaking authority and reinstates a rule governing home replacement cost estimates.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

Wilson Elser Helps Launch Global Insurance Law Network

The Am Law 100 firm has teamed up with Australia's Wotton + Kearney, British firm DAC Beachcroft and Germany's BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr to form the Legalign Global insurance network.
58 minute read

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