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New York Law Journal

Risks of Changing Professional Liability Insurers

Jeffrey G. Steinberg writes that unlike homeowner, automobile or other general liability insurance, a switch in carriers for professional liability policies exposes the insured to a potential gap in coverage, notwithstanding the fact that continuous policies may be maintained. Nevertheless, there are two ways that the risk of a coverage gap from switching claims-made carriers may be minimized.
14 minute read

New York Law Journal

Clear Water Psychological Services PC v. American Transit Ins. Co.

By | January 20, 2017
Insurer Granted Stay Pending Board Decision If Assignor Employee at Time of Accident
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Herbert v. Dryden Mut. Ins.

By | January 19, 2017
Insurer Found Obligated to Indemnify Home Owners for Damages in Personal Injury Suit
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Insurer: Legal Mal Policy Void Because Firm Hid Ties to Clients

A Pittsburgh law firm's alleged failure to disclose its partners' financial interest in two clients disqualified it from legal malpractice coverage, an insurer has argued in federal court.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge OKs Fraud, Breach-of-Contract Suit Against Nationwide Insurance

A Connecticut woman claims the insurance company has increased the cost of two $500,000 policies to the point that they are worthless.
15 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Andalora v. R.D. Mechanical Corp.

By | January 12, 2017
Insurer Subrogated to Insured's Right to Claim Indemnification
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Court Upholds Concurrent Cause Doctrine in Win for Property Policyholders

A Florida Supreme Court decision on the trigger for property insurance coverage may lead to new policy language, writes attorney B. Michael Clark Jr.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Court: Infringement Case Fees Not Covered by Insurance

The Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit rules liability insurance does not cover legal fees when a policyholder waits — and waits — to notify the insurer of the litigation.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Active Care Medical Supply Corp. v. American Commerce Ins. Co.

By | January 10, 2017
Prior Declaratory Judgment Order Bars Instant No-Fault Suit Through Doctrine of Res Judicata
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania's Top Verdicts Were Less Lucrative in 2016

Pennsylvania saw its fair share of big verdicts and settlements over the past year, but, when adding up the highest awards, courts across the state saw a drop of nearly $2 billion when compared to the previous year. The number is by far the lowest lump payout the state has seen in top verdicts over at least the past five years.
11 minute read

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