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The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Sides With Lyft Driver in Contractual Dispute Over $1M Uninsured Motorist Coverage

U.S. District Judge Gerald J. Pappert determined a terms of service agreement and the driver guidebook promise was a binding contract between Lyft and one of its drivers, Khalid Ahtasham.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Judge Sides With Insured in Dispute Over Nationwide's UIM 'Clarifications'

"In short, Mr. McGuire is right. The prior policy's exclusion didn't exclude UM/UIM coverage for an unlicensed driver. And the one product policy clearly does," wrote U.S. District Judge Nicholas Ranjan of the Western District of Pennsylvania.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Transgender Patients Sue Aetna Over Surgeries—But They Face a Hurdle

Even their lawyer acknowledges the plaintiffs have a difficult road ahead in litigation.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Justices Mull Insurer's Duty to Defend Employer's Negligence Claim in Workers' Comp Dispute

"I am confused as well by counsel's assertion that there is a long-standing abiding obligation for defense of Superior Court tort claims under part one workers' compensation because I read the language ... and maybe that is the problem," Katherine E. Tammaro, a partner with Wilson Elser, said. "Maybe they haven't read the language."
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The Legal Intelligencer

Limiting Contractual Liability and Professional Services Exclusions in Liability Policies

These exclusions need to be narrowly tailored during contract negotiations to avoid potential coverage gaps that could render the coverage purchased illusory, and denials of coverage for a claim based on such exclusions also need to be closely examined.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Marshall Dennehey Appoints New Pittsburgh Managing Attorney

Stuart Sostmann will replace current managing attorney Scott Dunlop, who is set to retire at the end of 2024 after three decades in the role. 
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Insurance: Blank Rome

"Our New York Insurance Recovery Practice distinguishes itself from the competition by winning efficiently."
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New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Winner, Insurance: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

"Our record speaks volumes: Simpson Thacher secures high-stakes wins for clients in the most prominent and complex insurance disputes across the country."
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year Finalist, Insurance: Cohen Ziffer Frenchman & McKenna

"Whether it is trying a case, navigating alternative dispute resolution, or avoiding a lawsuit, when necessary, our team has been working for decades to maximize insurance coverage results for our clients."
3 minute read

The Recorder

Inside Gordon Rees' Repositioning From Insurance to Advertising and AI

"Insurance is a blessing and a curse. You have a constant stream of work and gigantic clients that are never going to be a credit risk; but on the other side, it's a rate-constrained practice."
5 minute read

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