Insurance Journal

JULY 14, 2024

By Ezra Amacher A Texas nonprofit health system who purchased a specialized commercial property insurance policy is not covered for business interruption losses caused by COVID-19, a 5th Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled, relying on existing precedent that COVID-19 …

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Precedent Insurance 52

Insurance Journal

MARCH 17, 2025

A Peruvian farmer who says German energy giant RWE’s emissions have contributed to the melting of Andean glaciers, increasing the flood risk to his home, took his case to court on Monday in a hearing that could set a precedent …

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Precedent Litigation 69

Complex Discovery

JULY 12, 2024

AbbVie vehemently denies wrongdoing and argues that the decision sets a dangerous precedent that could undermine attorney-client privilege across the board. .” This ruling invoked the crime-fraud exception, compelling AbbVie to hand over 19 highly confidential documents.

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Pharmaceuticals Settlement Negotiations Litigation Mediation 110

WA Bar News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Practical Examples Consider the following clauses: Example 1: Insurance coverage terminates for all Dependent Beneficiaries who are not residing in the domicile of the Insured and who are over the age of 21. Example 2: Acme may exercise the Option any time from February 1, 2014, to April 30, 2014.

Cross-Examination 105

Cross-Examination Telecommunications Construction Objections 105

Complex Discovery

MARCH 7, 2025

While the Act aligns with existing regulations in states like Colorado, it introduces unique compliance thresholds that could set a precedent for future AI governance. Additionally, the bill does not apply to workers acting in a commercial or employment context, and there are broad exemptions for healthcare and insurance sectors.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Legal Services Technology Precedent 52

WA Bar News

JUNE 11, 2024

That said, improper conduct preceding and following depositions is equally fraught. Although not mutually exclusive, the risk of sanctions usually precedes disciplinary proceedings for two reasons. London Market Insurance , in turn, involved impeding a deposition through repetitive form objections and related colloquies.

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Depositions Witnesses Objections Discovery 98

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

event photography, fitness coaching, or consulting), you may need a business license or insurance coverage. For example, classes and study time will precede personal and work time. However, your side hustle work can take precedence over personal time. Prioritize tasks: Naturally, you must prioritize some tasks over others.

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Precedent Education Depositions Insurance 52

Practice of Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Well, the biggest chunk came from insurance companies. Although Century Indemnity and The Hartford agreed to settle, other insurance companies (those that provided excess coverage above the liability limits of the primary policies) refused. The plan included a $2.46 Strings Attached Where was the money going to come from?

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Restitution Precedent Insurance Objections 96

Complex Discovery

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Thompson, 50, was a prominent figure in the health insurance sector, and his unexpected demise has cast a spotlight on the contentious practices being employed under his leadership. The controversy is compounded by a broader backlash against the insurance provider’s profit-driven model, highlighted by its use of AI to minimize payouts.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Government and Public Sector Technology Insurance 105

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

JANUARY 24, 2025

Samantha represents professionals and their practices in Kansas and Missouri in matters involving licensure, compliance, administrative and regulatory proceedings, health and hospital law, and civil litigation involving insurance defense and business disputes. Showalter , 319 Kan. 147, 553 P.3d 3d 276 (2024).

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Education Witnesses Mediation Burden Of Proof 52

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

And I sat on the idea, but when I was working as an insurance defense lawyer in Dallas, I was the only female that I saw. But what I did have happen is when I was working as an insurance defense lawyer, I had another female lawyer tell me to be very careful what I wore to court, which I still think a lot of that is true.

Media and Entertainment 64

Media and Entertainment Precedent Real Estate Technology 64

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JANUARY 23, 2025

In a capital [death penalty] case in Oklahoma, a wife was accused of conspiring to have her husband killed to then collect insurance proceeds. Supreme Court precedent existed. Yes, this brings to mind the wonderful but dark movie DOUBLE INDEMNITY with Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson – [link].]

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Evidence Admissibility Hearsay Rule Precedent 40

Practice of Law

JUNE 25, 2024

Lange was awarded $60,000 in damages, and her employer was enjoined from excluding gender-affirming care from its insurance policy. Houston County found that the challenged policy was facially discriminatory and creates precedent for the rest of the state and for the other states of the Eleventh Circuit, Florida and Alabama.

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Healthcare Precedent Court Rules Insurance 75