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Courts and Coverage
Courts Rule on Insurance for Violations of Biometric Privacy Laws
2022-07-15 | David M Knapp
Recent decisions address whether a policy exclusion bars coverage. David Knapp relates the cases and issues.
Regulation and Compliance
New Enhancements to Auto Service Contract Laws
2022-06-15 | Aaron E Lunt
Aaron Lunt examines the legislative status of auto protection products.
Claims Practices
Appreciative Inquiry—A Transformational Change Management Tool
2022-05-12 | Peter G Furst
Peter Furst explains this tool for improving business outcomes by focusing on the potential for future enhancements.
Claims Practices
An Adjuster Is Not a Party to an Insurance Contract
2022-04-08 | Barry Zalma
The Colorado Supreme Court makes it clear that an adjuster may not be sued for the tort of bad faith. Barry Zalma relates the case.
Construction Law
Thinking of Sending or Receiving a Wire of Funds? Use Checks Instead
2022-01-28 | Robert J Miletsky
Robert Miletsky explains why the check in the mail system works best.
Claims Practices
Malpractice Insurance Policy Rescinded When Lawyer Lies on Application
2022-01-13 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a recent Utah case involving a lawyer's dishonesty on an insurance application.
Courts and Coverage
NY High Court Rules Disgorgement Is Not a Penalty
2021-12-16 | David M Knapp
Courts look beyond thelabel, as illustrated by this case related by David Knapp.
Claims Practices
Investigation of Qui Tam Suit Not Covered by D&O Policy
2021-11-15 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma relates a case finding no coverage for a qui tam suit filed before the inception of the policy.
Defense and Settlement
Fifth Circuit Finds Defense Duty for Credit Card Data Breach
2021-08-12 | Lyndon F Bittle
Giving "publication" the broadest possible definition, the court held for the insured. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.
Claims Practices
The Many "Victims" of "Mostly Peaceful Demonstrations"
2021-07-02 | Barry Zalma
Barry Zalma takes issue with calling the 2019–2020 riots "victimless" and looks at those impacted.
Courts and Coverage
Courts Rule on Insurance for Violations of Biometric Privacy Laws
2022-07-15 | David M Knapp
Claims Practices
Appreciative Inquiry—A Transformational Change Management Tool
2022-05-12 | Peter G Furst
Construction Law
Thinking of Sending or Receiving a Wire of Funds? Use Checks Instead
2022-01-28 | Robert J Miletsky
Claims Practices
Malpractice Insurance Policy Rescinded When Lawyer Lies on Application
2022-01-13 | Barry Zalma
Defense and Settlement
Fifth Circuit Finds Defense Duty for Credit Card Data Breach
2021-08-12 | Lyndon F Bittle
