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By Joseph Englert, Addison Smith & Katharine P. Lennox
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In May 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Cothron v. White Castle System, Inc. — a case that will have a substantial impact on the liability for violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”).  BIPA is…

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Recent Michigan Court Ruling Reinforces Importance of Providing Prompt “Proof of Loss”

By Stephen Foresta & Aaron Jaroff
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In several states, an insured that prevails in a coverage dispute against its insurer is entitled to statutory “penalty interest” added to the amount owed by the insurer.  A June 8, 2022 decision from the United States District Court for…

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What Owners and Financers Need to Know About Insurance and Putin’s Aircraft Seizure Law

By Matthew D. Fender & Anthony Tatum
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On March 14, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing the seizure of foreign-owned aircraft in Russia. Many aircraft in Russia are owned by international firms and leased for use in Russia. Such seizures are a likely source…

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Russia and the Insurance Angle — Tapping Political Risk and Other Insurance Coverages

By Anthony Tatum, Joseph Englert, Nicholas Hill & Simon Hems
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions Western countries have imposed on Russia have already caused potentially catastrophic losses for businesses with assets and investments in Ukraine, Russia and neighboring countries impacted by the attack. These losses could…

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Beyond the Eight Corners: Determining Whether a Liability Insurer’s Duty to Defend Is Triggered

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In two recent decisions, the Texas Supreme Court defined the limited parameters in which Texas courts can look beyond the “four corners” of the complaint against the policyholder and the “four corners” of the insurance policy (i.e., the “eight-corners rule”)…

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In a Hard Global Insurance Market, Will Insurers Cover Political Risk Insurance Claims?

By Anthony Tatum, Joseph Englert, Simon Hems, Tanya Greene, Laughlin Allen & Shelby Guilbert
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Entering 2020, corporate policyholders already faced a hardening insurance market. But as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on global markets and sow civil unrest throughout the globe, and the insurance industry faces unprecedented losses, the market has further…

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Increase in ‘Take-Home’ COVID-19 Litigation Creates Fear of ‘Never-Ending’ Liability for Employers

By Samuel Tarry Jr., Mark Anderson, Davis Walsh & Etahjayne Harris
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As COVID-19 continues to spread, recent news has highlighted the risk of “take-home” COVID-19 cases and the potential for “never-ending” liability for businesses. So-called take-home lawsuits are filed by employees’ domestic relatives for diseases or illnesses caused by exposures that…

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New York’s Highest Court Sides With Insured: $140M Disgorgement Payment Is Covered Loss

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Delaware Court Holds Parties Cannot Negotiate Away Fraudulent Inducement Claims

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In an Aug. 12, 2021, opinion, the Delaware Chancery Court examined two seller-friendly purchase agreement provisions and held that public policy and Delaware law prevented the seller from invoking the provisions to block well-pled allegations of fraudulent inducement.

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Cyber-Insurance Considerations for Healthcare Providers Related to Ransomware Attacks

By Kimberly J. Kannensohn & Ann Terrell Dorsett
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On May 7, 2021, the operator of a major pipeline system that transports fuel across the East Coast fell victim to a ransomware attack that resulted in a six-day shutdown. Over the following week, East Coast stockpiles of gasoline dropped…

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