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New York Law Journal

Lifetime Achievement: Thomas F. Segalla

"Tom's efforts to improve claims-handling and litigation management extend far beyond the firm he founded."
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Legislation Requiring Uber to Provide $1.5M in UIM Coverage for Drivers Does Not Apply to Uber Eats, Says NJ Appeals Court

"Although we appreciate the economic consequences of plaintiff's situation, his contention that there is a 'hole' in the law raises policy considerations that simply are beyond our purview," stated Judge Ronald Susswein. "In the final analysis, it is for the Legislature, not trial or intermediate appellate courts, to fill the void to which plaintiff alludes."
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Right to Independent Counsel Protects Policyholders Against Conflicts of Interest

The right to independent counsel protects the policyholder's interests against conflicted representation.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Stipulations and Insurance Assignments Offer Policyholders and Claimants Relief From Bankruptcy Delays

Stipulated judgments coupled with assignments of insurance rights can shorten the bankruptcy process and offer policyholders and underlying claimants relief from the burdensome and time-consuming process of litigating underlying liability.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Rise of the Domestic Surplus Lines Insurer       

This article discusses some of the key benefits of pursuing the formation or purchase of a DSLI, as well as some of the challenges associated therewith.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Keeping Up With Cybersecurity: NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation Enhancements Are Coming. Be Prepared.

In its latest effort to ensure robust cybersecurity of Covered Entities, on July 29, 2022, NYDFS exposed for comment a pre-proposed second amendment to Part 500. Here are 10 such changes that Covered Entities need to know about the pre-proposed second amendment.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Is Cyber Insurance a Modern-Day Imperative?

This article discusses the increasing risks of data breaches and the option for cyber insurance. It describes cyber insurance, highlights recent cyber insurance cases involving "hostile or warlike action" policy exclusions, and discusses the future of cyber insurance as the catalyst for higher data security standards.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

11th Circuit Rescinds Prior Restriction on Excess Judgments for Bad Faith Claims

In a recent string of opinions, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has corrected and clarified the requirements for a bad faith claim under Florida law, concluding in a decision in favor of policyholders that establishes that a consensual settlement and acceptance of a proposal for settlement qualify as "excess judgments," satisfying the causation requirement for bad faith claims.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Bonanza for Insurance Litigators' as Hurricane Ian Estimated Property Losses Reach $30 Billion

"Based on our analysis at this point, we project total insured property loses to be in excess of $30 billion," said Mark Friedlander, a spokesman for the Insurance Information Institute.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Game Changer? Court Questions Insurer's 'Pervasive' Litigation Tactic

"The trial court did not understand the legal aspect of the arguments and the Fourth DCA was able to provide guidance to the entire state on that issue," said Chad A. Barr of Chad Barr Law.
4 minute read

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