Introduction
Earlier this year, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a significant decision for insurers, policyholders, and coverage counsel in North River Insurance Company v. James River Insurance Company[1]. In a matter of first impression, the Court held that
In a recent decision dated July 21, 2026, the Fifth Circuit (which covers Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi) overturned OSHA’s mental illness reporting rule. OSHA’s rule requires employers to report mental illnesses when a qualified professional finds that the illness is
The Ohio Supreme Court recently issued an important decision addressing the discoverability of attorney-client communications and work-product materials in insurer bad-faith litigation, holding that attorney-client communications contained within an insurer’s claim file are not automatically discoverable simply because an insured
Insurance coverage disputes can involve unusual facts, but the facts in Parsons v. Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company are particularly striking. The case arose from the sale of a product marketed as grain alcohol and intended for ethanol-extraction and
In a standard interpretation letter dated January 20, 2026, OSHA addressed whether an employee who is injured at work by a fire caused by a personal rechargeable lithium-ion battery (commonly used for e-cigarettes/vapes) is recordable on the OSHA 300 log.
Court Declines to Compel Appraisal Where Coverage is Disputed[1]
In FutureCare Health and Management Corporation v. Affiliated FM Insurance Company, 2026 WL 1947844 (D. Md. 2026), the United States District Court for the District of Maryland held that appraisal
The dramatic expansion of AI‑driven data centers is being widely discussed as a once‑in‑a‑generation underwriting opportunity. Carriers, brokers, and reinsurers are racing to deploy unprecedented capacity, parametric solutions, and layered programs designed to address the size, complexity, and speed‑to‑market demands.
In this episode of “Subro on the Go,” regular co-hosts, David Brisco (San Diego) and Joe Rich (Miami) are joined by their partners, Phil Carroll (Salt Lake City) and Phil Berens (LA), to continue the Back-to-Basics Series and discuss demand
In the aftermath of a hurricane, property insurers often assume recovery prospects are non-existent. However, if there was recent work performed at the property, there may be subrogation potential. Recent roof work is often a major factor in exploring subrogation
A recent decision from the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina serves as a useful reminder for insurers in coverage litigation that a disputed coverage determination, standing alone, does not give rise to a viable
