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Federal government seeks Supreme Court review of quality stores decision excluding severance payments from FICA

  • McGuireWoods LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 7 2013

On May 31, 2013, the federal government, after requesting two extensions, filed its long-awaited petition for writ of certiorari seeking U.S. Supreme

Federal court interprets D&O policy to permit coverage for False Claims Act and qui tam actions

  • Jenner & Block
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • June 5 2013

The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington recently ruled in favor of policyholder Omeros Corp. ("Omeros") regarding insurance

Farmers Insurance wins summary judgment on ex-employee’s breach of contract

  • Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 13 2013

As we've covered before on Suits by Suits, summary judgment can be a powerful weapon for a party to a civil lawsuit. By granting summary judgment, a

The scarlet letter: asbestos litigation for the new or low-profile defendant

  • Barnes & Thornburg LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 27 2013

Asbestos litigation will continue for decades, and it will ensnare more companies along the way. Three facts prove these points: (1) the peak year

Sixth Circuit affirms defense verdict in FLSA case involving insurance investigators

  • Baker & Hostetler LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 22 2013

There is a very funny set of books under the title “Unuseless Japanese Inventions” by Kenji Kawakami. The books depict, in a matter-of-fact fashion, a

Bronchiolitis obliterans claims expand to new industries

  • Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 19 2013

Bronchiolitis obliterans, once viewed a problem unique to the microwave popcorn and flavoring industries, is quickly expanding to become a widespread

Protecting your company's secrets: drafting and enforcing Covenants Not To Compete

  • Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 14 2013

"Covenants Not To Compete" are essential tools used in the insurance industry, and in many industries, to prevent essential employees from leaving

Vicarious liability means secondary coverage, irrespective of general rules governing primary and excess policies

  • Duane Morris LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 11 2013

On February 28, 2013, the Fourth District California Court of Appeal issued a significant decision regarding the priority of coverage in matters

An employee's umbrella insurance policy must be exhausted before seeking contribution from policies covering the employer

  • Barger & Wolen LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 4 2013

When an employer is vicariously liable to a third party for its employee's negligence, and both the employer and employee have primary and umbrella

Recent Seventh Circuit decision illustrates legal pitfalls to individuals who lose personal information

  • Lathrop & Gage LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 27 2013

The risks associated with loss of sensitive personal information are (or should be) well-known to companies that routinely handle such information