Law Firms Under Increased Pressure, Increased Costs for Malpractice Claims
10/31/19
By: Gregory L. Blueford
Per a survey conducted by insurance broker Ames & Gough earlier this year, professional liability is becoming more and more expensive with big money payouts. In its 9th annual survey of top 11 professional liability …
Municipalities Continue Winning at Georgia Court of Appeals
10/31/19
By: Sun Choy and Wes Jackson
Last week the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a favorable ruling for the City of Statesboro that will benefit municipalities (and their insurers) across the state. The decision included two advantageous decisions for municipalities …
Court of Appeals clarifies “Your Work” Exclusion in CGL
10/30/19
By: Robert Bazzo
A frequently litigated issue in the commercial general liability (CGL) policy is the extent and limits of the coverage for contractors under the definition of “Your Work” and related exclusions. Under the insurance laws in most states, …
To Be An Advertising Injury, Or Not To Be: That Is The Question
10/29/19
By: Michael Weinberg
The benefits of advertising injury coverage in the standard CGL policy (the “Policy”) are welcomed by many insureds. After all, marketing and advertising are important to most if not all businesses. Under the Policy, coverage is afforded …
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: The Enforceability of Long-Term Leak Exclusions
10/24/19
By: Anastasia Osbrink
My family and I recently arrived home one evening to discover our laminate floors warm to the touch and pushing up at the seams. A friend who was visiting asked if we had heated floors. Heated floors? …
Litigation Funding – The Struggle to Peek Behind the Curtain
10/17/19
By: Joshua Ferguson
Continuing a nationwide trend, this past month the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey rejected a discovery request into the plaintiff’s litigation funding arrangements. Re: Valsartan N-Nitrosodimethylamine Litigation, MDL Docket No. 2875, No. 19-2875, …
‘Tis the Season. The HOA v. The Holiday Display
10/15/19
By: Nicole Graham
Piling the family in the car to drive through the neighborhood and see holiday displays is a time-honored tradition. With Halloween and the winter holiday season quickly approaching it is a good time to review the HOA’s …
U.S. SUPREME COURT HEARS ORAL ARGUMENTS IN TITLE VII SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY CASES
10/11/19
By: Bill Buechner
The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in three related and closely-watched Title VII cases. The question presented in the first two cases, which have been consolidated as Bostock v. Clayton County, ** …
A Dog Walks Into a Bar with its Owner: Service Animals Welcome Accessories Please Leave at the Door
10/9/19
By: David Molinari
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides people with disabilities equal access to employment, state and local government programs and goods and services. Businesses open to the public including hospitality venues must comply with the ADA and …
How Technology is Changing the Construction World
10/8/19
By: Aaron Miller
The construction industry is growing at an enormous rate. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the industry to add over 800,000 jobs between 2016 and 2026, finishing top amongst goods-producing industries. Part of the reason for …