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Comparing Stand-Alone Personal Umbrella Policies—Jack Hungelmann provides a guide for assessing personal
umbrella policies where there's no underlying coverage.
U.S. Supreme Court Constricts Carmack Amendment—A
recent maritime law decision may impact how cargo damage suits are
resolved. Michael Orlando explains.
Privity of Contract in Reinsurance—Larry Schiffer examines
privity and the legal and statutory exceptions that allow direct rights
of action against reinsurers.
Public Employer Search Not Unreasonable under Fourth Amendment—Relating
a recent Supreme Court case, Paul Siegel notes the importance of
computer usage policies.
Business Method Patents in the Wake of
Bilski v. Kappos—In a recent
decision, the Supreme Court maintains the status quo. Sanford Warren
explains.
"Arising Out of": How Strong Is the Connection?—Courts are
not consistent in their interpretation of this critical phrase, as Steve
Rawls illustrates.
Impact of Healthcare Legislation on Health Insurance Companies—Jeff
Balcombe says to weigh the potential increase in policyholders against the
negative effects of the Affordable Care Act.