When drafting a contract, aim to avoid court but prepare as if litigation is inevitable. In commercial transactions and disputes, the crux of a case often hinges on the details of the agreements. The following are common contractual conundrums and
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OSHA Renews Focus On Amputations In Manufacturing
OSHA recently renewed its national emphasis program focused on preventing amputations in manufacturing, effective June 27. The national emphasis program will remain in place for five years, and programmed inspections may begin on September 25. The renewal of the program
Texas Supreme Court Reaffirms Procedure for Litigating Bad Faith Claims in UM/UIM Cases
In In Re State Farm Automobile Insurance Co. and Lindsey Nicole Dessart, 712 S.W.3d 53 (Tex. 2025), the Texas Supreme Court clarified the proper procedure for litigating bad faith claims related to uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage.
Mara Lindsey alleged that
Pennsylvania Legislature Revives Bill Scrutinizing Health Care Transactions
Throughout the country, state governments have been introducing bills which grant state authorities the ability to closely scrutinize health care transactions – specifically, with an eye toward those involving private equity. In Pennsylvania, the recent closure of the Crozer-Chester Medical
FDA Transparency Push: CRLs Released
On July 10, 2025, citing a drive to increase transparency, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published more than 200 complete response letters (CRLs) previously issued to companies that had submitted new drug applications (NDAs) or biologics license applications (BLAs)
Fourth DCA Reverses Jury Verdict Due to Improper Admission of Claims Handling and Bad Faith Evidence
In Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Naze, No. 4D2024-0098 (Fla. 4th DCA June 4, 2025), the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a jury verdict in favor of the insured, holding that the trial court improperly admitted irrelevant
7th Circuit Upholds Criminal Convictions Under OSHA
A recent case in the 7th Circuit, upholding the criminal convictions of two supervisors based on their falsification of health and safety records, serves as an important reminder that although uncommon, the Occupational Safety and Health Act does provide for
OSHA Clarifies That Alternative Digital Recordkeeping is Permissible
A recent standard interpretation letter dated April 29, 2025, addressed whether employers may use software-generated documents in place of the OSHA-required injury and illness recordkeeping forms, specifically Forms 300 (injury log) and 300A (annual summary).
OSHA reaffirmed its long-standing principle
Insurer’s Use of Conflicting Reports Not Bad Faith, Says Court
In El Dueno, LLC v. Mid-Century Insurance Company (2025 WL 1540329) (10th Cir. 2025)), the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgement on behalf of the insurer on the basis that the insurer did not act in bad faith
Georgia’s 2025 Tort Reform: What Businesses, Insurers, and Litigators Need to Know
In recent years, Georgia has earned a prominent—and troubling—spot on the American Tort Reform Association’s annual “Judicial Hellholes” list,[1] drawing national attention to the state’s increasingly unpredictable and plaintiff-friendly litigation climate. This designation has galvanized momentum among lawmakers, businesses,