Litigation

The opinion links two other recent Supreme Court decisions that have set precedent in resolving disputes over D&O insurance coverage, all clarifying the role Delaware laws play in those contracts.

Today, much of what is happening in the workers' compensation system is based on custom, not the law or even best practices.

The case is a cautionary tale for insurance companies refusing to tender policy limits in a timely manner, plaintiff counsel suggested.

The case is being sent back down to lower courts for deliberation after the Missouri Supreme Court found that Geico should have a chance to defend itself against the claims.

Cannabis D&O insurance protects the company and its executives if someone sues either or both parties.

In a dispute over a homeowners insurance application, a U.S. Court of Appeals recently examined the meaning of the question whether an applicant "had a foreclosure."

The Fifth DCA reversed a punitive damage award a jury returned to petitioner Brinda Coates against respondent R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. that exceeded the net compensatory damage award by a ratio of 106.7:1.

From an insurance perspective, electrifying tractor trailers brings issues that will need to be prepared for, like the potential for product liability claims.