LegalReader

JUNE 6, 2022

A bad faith insurance claim denial is one of the worst things that can happen to a homeowner who has experienced property damage, as this means that the insurance company has acted illegally.

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Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Amongst other things, the provision at hand takes into consideration direct actions of the injured party against the insurer domiciled in a Member State. Either the injured party starts proceedings against the insured, and the insurer joins proceedings at a second moment, or the damaged party brings a direct action against the insurer.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 25, 2024

To help keep the business in the family upon the death of a shareholder, businesses frequently purchase a life insurance policy on the life of an aging shareholder. Then, when the shareholder dies, the corporation uses the proceeds of that life insurance policy to purchase the shares from the shareholder’s estate.

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Patently O

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

An exotic insurance product has recently taken the litigation world by storm. Judgment preservation insurance, or JPI, was neither offered nor widely discussed, at least publicly, as recently as five years ago. [1] They now undergird some of the biggest eye-popping judgments on appeal to the Federal Circuit. There, the $47.5m

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Mondaq

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Current legislation, which is different for each province, doesn't adequately consider accidents involving Level 3 automation.

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Law 360

JANUARY 18, 2024

A 6-3 Washington Supreme Court affirmed Thursday a ruling refusing to dismiss a coverage action lodged by 60 higher learning institutions against 16 insurers for losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, finding their policies provide a choice of forum clause that allowed them to file suit in any competent court.

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Law 360

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A California federal court permanently tossed a third-party claims administrator from a steel pipe importer and distributor's suit seeking $3 million under a policy that covers cargo lost or damaged in transit from South Korea, leaving only the importer's insurer in the dispute.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Also, if you are an insurance defense litigation paralegal you also want to know what problems are alleged, which doctors have treated the plaintiff, what their recommendations are, and whether the plaintiff has followed those recommendations. Use a Grid and a Narrative. Become Familiar with Local Doctors. Learn About Medications.

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SCOTUSBlog

MARCH 25, 2024

To help keep the business in the family upon the death of a shareholder, businesses frequently purchase a life insurance policy on the life of an aging shareholder. Then, when the shareholder dies, the corporation uses the proceeds of that life insurance policy to purchase the shares from the shareholder’s estate.

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 22, 2023

Unfortunately, any changes or additions to the law are greatly influenced by the latest political attitude, rather than ‘what is right and fair to the general public’ Our Constitution was established to give people equal protections, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for common defense and general welfare.

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Law 360

AUGUST 11, 2023

A title insurer that paid $3 million to resolve claims stemming from fraudulent real estate transactions made by an affiliate's employee told a Maryland federal court Friday that it is entitled to recover $500,000 under the other company's crime protection policy with Liberty Mutual.

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Above The Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Weird how they think administrative courts pose an affront to justice when they fine millionaire speculators but don't have a problem with it incarcerating pro se 3-year-olds. [ NPR ] * But at least the Court began from the premise that the Fifth Circuit is probably crazy. but that won't last long. I've seen Ex Machina.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 18, 2022

The extent of your client’s injuries and the amount of insurance coverage available will largely drive your ability to negotiate a reduction in their bills and liens. Some people have excellent coverage and health insurance, and some just don’t! There’s a lot of pressure here as a paralegal. none of the bill was paid.

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Law 360

APRIL 13, 2023

A steel pipe importer and distributor are owed nearly $3 million from their insurer and agent under a policy covering cargo lost or damaged in transit from South Korea, they told a California federal court, arguing that the carrier breached the policy and acted in bad faith.

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Law 360

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

An AIG unit asked a Connecticut federal court to toss the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative's bid to recoup $3 million in legal expenses, arguing that the cooperative is not considered an "individual insured" under the portion of the policy it attempted to invoke.

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A benefit of insurance in favour of the carrier or similar clause shall be deemed to be a clause relieving the carrier from liability”. A bill of lading issued by the carrier, BBC, containing the following clauses: “ 3. This would result in reducing the package limitation defence.

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Day on Torts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Plaintiff’s argument that defendant was equitably estopped from asserting a statute of limitations defense based on vague statements by defendant’s insurance carrier adjuster that a limitations defense would not be raised and that there was no rush in providing releases was rejected. In Barrett v. Garton , No. M2022-01064-COA-R3-CV (Tenn.

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At the Lectern

JULY 24, 2023

In Allied Premier Insurance v. The ruling precludes one insurance company from getting equitable contribution from the predecessor insurer that didn’t adequately comply with DMV procedures. In the Supreme Court, Horvitz & Levy represents the defendant insurer that prevails today. Tab Transportation, Inc.

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The Crime Report

JULY 6, 2022

percent and 30 percent compared to about 3 percent in the wider population. People who might be eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) get significantly reduced service in custody, limiting their healthcare options and adversely impacting their ability to stay out of the justice system after release.

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Fordham Law News

APRIL 23, 2023

3] The Fed Board, pursuant to section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act, [4] ordered all twelve reserve banks to free up the funding necessary for the program. [5] 16] 94 percent of Silicon Valley Bank’s deposits were above the FDIC’s $250,000 insurance limit when the bank failed. [17] 4] See 12 U.S.C. § 343 (3). [5]

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Fordham Law News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

3] On average, prescription drug prices are 2.56 4] Historically, pharmaceutical companies, providers, and insurers have negotiated drug prices behind closed doors. 13] Alternatively, manufacturers could shift costs to private insurers.[14] 3] Andrew Mulcahy et al., 3:23-cv-03818, at 2-3 (D.N.J. 14, 2023).

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Law 360

MARCH 9, 2022

Sutter Health kept its prices high through anti-competitive means and should pay 3 million insurance buyers $411 million for overcharges, their lawyer argued Wednesday at the close of a California federal antitrust trial, calling the hospital chain's contracts with insurers restrictive, "unfair," "unjust" and "illegal."

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

I’m going to start with 3 immediate/somewhat urgent things you have to do and then 3 knowledge-based things you have to know or learn about to have a successful career as a personal injury paralegal. 3 Things To Do When Managing Your Personal Injury Cases. Listen to the podcast episode. If so, what is that date?

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

I previously blogged on the cancellation of the Joint Meeting scheduled on March 20 to discuss the direct-to-OTC application for 3 mg naloxone nasal spray submitted by Harm Reduction Therapeutics under the trade name RiVive.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 7, 2021

In October 2013, Adobe first reported that hackers had stolen nearly 3 million customer credit card records and login data for a yet unknown number of accounts. The attackers compromised the real names, email ads, birthdates, security questions, and phone numbers of 3 billion users. Beware of cybercrime.

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The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Jones has maintained his innocence of the 1999 shooting of Paul Howell, an Edmond insurance executive. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-1 on Nov. The governor stipulated Jones could never apply for a commutation, pardon or parole for the remainder of his life in prison. He was sentenced to death in a 2002 trial.

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ALPS

AUGUST 24, 2021

As a risk manager for a nationwide legal malpractice insurer, I am sure it comes as no surprise that I believe the purchase of legal malpractice insurance is a good business decision. Then there are those who choose to self-insure thinking the premium savings will more than offset any possible loss. And then there’s this one.

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ALPS

APRIL 21, 2021

I have been a risk manager here at ALPS for well over two decades now, which helps explain why I personally view the purchase of legal malpractice insurance as a necessary expense. I also sympathize with the view that malpractice insurers should mind their own business and not dictate how any lawyer should run his or her practice.

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LDA PRO

JANUARY 16, 2022

Well, now you cannot even get the insurance coverage since the insurance companies only offer their policy to the entitled person. When you file probate with the help of paralegal probate services and inform the creditors, they get a deadline of 3 to 6 months to make the claim. Step 3: Release of Notice.

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At the Lectern

MARCH 13, 2024

On Wednesday, April 3, in Los Angeles, the court will hear the following cases (with the issue presented as summarized by court staff or limited by the court itself ): Make UC a Good Neighbor v. Truck Insurance Exchange v. One case involves UC Berkeley’s controversial plan to build student housing at People’s Park.

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NewmanFerraraLLP

JANUARY 25, 2023

Insurer Treated Black Homeowners Differently Jacqueline Huskey filed an action in an Illinois federal court against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company (“State Farm”) alleging that the latter engaged in discriminatory practices which were violative of the Fair Housing Act.

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supreme Court handed down its decision in Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Facts Great Lakes Insurance SE (GLI) is a corporation organized under the laws of the Germany that is headquartered in the United Kingdom. GLI insured a yacht owned by Raiders. On February 21, 2024, the U.S. Raiders Retreat Realty Company, LLC.

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ALPS

JUNE 3, 2021

Missoula, Montana, June 3, 2021 — ALPS, the nation’s largest direct writer of lawyers’ malpractice insurance, today launched a free virtual resource for law firms looking to improve their practice and mitigate risk. For more on Vera, visit [link].

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At the Lectern

DECEMBER 21, 2023

COVID insurance grant-and-hold. Colony Insurance Company is another grant-and-hold for Another Planet Entertainment v. Vigilant Insurance Co. (see Besides Another Planet , the Supreme Court has agreed to decide another COVID insurance case — John’s Grill, Inc. Supreme Court denied certiorari in Green ((1999) 526 U.S.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sometimes, the insurance company refuses to settle the claim. Other times, the insurance company is less likely to settle because the demand package did not include everything they needed to assess the economic and non-economic damages to the client correctly. Medical chronology logs have saved me so many times.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 26, 2021

New York Property Insurance Underwriting Ass'n, Index No. 3, 2020). Aghadiunio v. 80004/2019 (N.Y.

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