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The ABCs of EUOs

USA - May 23 2023 Insurers generally have a right to conduct a full, fair, and thorough investigation of a claim. Depending on policy language, one investigative tool…

It’s Too Late, Lloyd’s: New York Federal Court Finds Insurer Waived Late Notice Defense

USA - May 22 2023 A New York federal judge recently ruled that an insurer waived its late notice defense because a generic reservation of rights was insufficient to…

Drugmaker Wins (Again) in False Claims Act Coverage Dispute Over DOJ Settlement

USA - May 19 2023 The False Claims Act continues to make headlines. The DOJ announced earlier this year that its fiscal-year recoveries—across 351 settlements and…

Merck Wins Again in Cyber Coverage Battle

USA - May 17 2023 The Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division recently upheld a lower court’s finding that the war exclusion in a property insurance policy did…

Insurance Industry Highlights Inconsistent Reliance on AI

USA - May 15 2023 Artificial intelligence technology (“AI”) is poised to radically improve human functionality, although some say the technology is quietly learning…

Rejuvenation of Abuse Claims Sparks a Need to Evaluate Historical Liability Coverage

USA - May 4 2023 On April 11, 2023, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law the Child Victims Act of 2023, allowing Maryland to join the growing number of states…

Coverage Lawsuit Against USC Highlights How Prior Events Can Impact Coverage

USA - May 3 2023 An insurer for University of Southern California recently filed suit in California federal court against the university and a former gynecologist at…

Insurance Coverage Under Umbrella Policy Extends Beyond Requirements of Service Contract

USA - May 1 2023 In ExxonMobil Corp. v. Natl. Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, the Texas Supreme Court held that an insurance policy did not incorporate the…

Florida Enacts Sweeping Tort Reform Legislation, Raising Barriers to Insurance Coverage Claims

USA - April 17 2023 As discussed in a recent client alert, on March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 837 into law, making it more difficult…

When Does a Claim Become a “Claim”? A Lesson on Timely Notice

USA - March 27 2023 On March 20, 2023, the Southern District of New York denied a policyholder’s claim for coverage and granted the insurer’s motion for judgment on the…