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A Court-Side Seat: February in the Federal Appellate Courts

By Anthony B. Cavender

February 21, 2020

It’s been an active month in terms of recent environmental and administrative law cases decided by the federal appellate courts. Flood Control and the Endangered Species Act. On January 17, 2020, in Wildearth Guardians v. US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed the lower court, holding that the ACOE was not required by law to consult with the Bureau of Reclamation regarding the alleged negative impacts…

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A Court-Side Seat: February in the Federal Appellate Courts

By Anthony B. Cavender

February 21, 2020

Internet & Social Media Law Blog

TikTok’s Meteoric Rise Causes Privacy Concerns

By Ahmed Abdel-Rahman

February 19, 2020

With over one billion monthly active users, chances are that you have heard of the wildly popular TikTok platform that is now owned and run by the Chinese company ByteDance. Allowing its users to live-stream anything from their latest lip-syncing battles of their favorite pop artist’s songs to controversial video content of government protests or operations—TikTok has understandably caught the attention and ire of governments (and parents) throughout the world. This includes the United States…

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Do Putative Class Members’ Claims Trigger the Duty to Defend?

By Ryan Vanderford

February 18, 2020

Must an insurer consider the possibility that putative class members (i.e., potential class members not named in the complaint) other than the proposed class representatives (i.e., the plaintiffs named in the complaint to represent the proposed class) have claims within the proscribed policy period in determining whether its duty to defend has been triggered? Many insurers answer “no,” arguing putative class members’ claims—many of which would otherwise be barred by the applicable statute of limitations—are…

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Cyber Coverage by any Other Name Can Smell as Sweet: Maryland Court Rules Traditional Property Policy Covers Loss of Data and Impaired Computer Equipment After Ransomware Attack.

By Bryan J. Coffey

February 10, 2020

Cyberattacks are an increasingly frequent and costly risk faced by almost every business today. While the availability and scope of cyber-specific insurance has developed exponentially over the past few years, it is important to remember that more traditional policies (such as general liability and first-party property insurance) can still be a source for coverage in connection with cyber incidents, as a recent court decision demonstrates. In National Ink & Stitch, LLC v. State Auto Property …

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A Practical Guide to Securing IP Insurance

By Zachary Rickers

February 3, 2020

There has been tremendous recent growth in the range of specialized insurance policies offered to protect against intellectual property (IP) claims. “Traditional” policies may cover a given IP claim, but specific IP policies are growing in popularity as policyholders with IP-related risks look to bolster that aspect of their coverage portfolio. Because specialized IP policies are less common, less standardized, and less tested in courts, it is important that policyholders be knowledgeable about the market…

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Highlights of the CLEAN Future Act Proposal from the House Energy and Commerce Committee

By Anthony B. Cavender

January 30, 2020

The Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee has released a “discussion draft” of the committee’s climate bill. The legislation is over 600 pages long, but the Committee has also released a summary of this legislation, which is entitled the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation’s Future Act or the CLEAN Future Act. Here are some highlights. Title I—National Climate Target. The bill directs each federal agency to develop a plan to…

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Getting Ahead of the Coronavirus Epidemic: What It Means for Insuring Your Business

By David F. Klein

January 29, 2020

There has been a drumbeat of news reports about Wuhan, China, a city more populous than any in the United States, which is in effective lock-down because of the coronavirus. Foreign nationals are being evacuated, travel has been restricted, and business is at a standstill. At a time like this, preserving public health is the highest priority. But businesses, both local and global, are also affected by shut-down orders, disruptions to their supply chains,…

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Getting Ahead of the Coronavirus Epidemic: What It Means for Insuring Your Business

By David F. Klein

January 29, 2020

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FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ January 2020

By Scott R. Flick & Warren Kessler

January 29, 2020

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes: Arkansas University’s Underwriting Violations Lead to $76,000 Consent Decree Large TV Broadcaster Agrees to Pay $1.3 Million Over Predecessor’s Tower Compliance Problems Recent Fine Cancellations Prompt Broadcasters to Double-Check Fees and Fines A Word From Our Sponsors: Arkansas University Settles With FCC Over Underwriting Violations…

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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Blogs

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A Court-Side Seat: February in the Federal Appellate Courts

A Court-Side Seat: February in the Federal Appellate Courts

Do Putative Class Members’ Claims Trigger the Duty to Defend?

Cyber Coverage by any Other Name Can Smell as Sweet: Maryland Court Rules Traditional Property Policy Covers Loss of Data and Impaired Computer Equipment After Ransomware Attack.

A Practical Guide to Securing IP Insurance

Highlights of the CLEAN Future Act Proposal from the House Energy and Commerce Committee

Getting Ahead of the Coronavirus Epidemic: What It Means for Insuring Your Business

Getting Ahead of the Coronavirus Epidemic: What It Means for Insuring Your Business

FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ January 2020

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