Ebasco Choice of Law: A Decision Half a Century in the Making
Following the breakup of large utility holding companies by trust busters in the 1930s, General Electric created Ebasco (Electric Bond and Share Company), a construction company and consultancy that,...
View ArticleInsurers Face Large PFAS-Related Losses: A Primer on Forever Chemical...
Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent major exposures to insurers and their policyholders. Thousands of lawsuits are pending nationwide and several large settlements have already been...
View ArticleSupreme Court Agrees to Consider Standing of Insurers in Chapter 11 Cases
The United States Supreme Court agreed today to review a Fourth Circuit decision that denied an insurer standing to object to an asbestos producer’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, on the basis that...
View ArticleTwo Cases Directly Impacting Insurers are Currently Pending Before the United...
Rulings by the United States Supreme Court profoundly impact insurers as businesses and corporate citizens. Additionally, decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court can also influence claims and...
View Article[White Paper] United States Insurance Trends and Decisions 2023
As 2024 rapidly approaches, we look back at some of the key decisions, trends, and developments impacting the U.S. insurance industry in 2023 and look ahead at some trends and cases to watch in 2024....
View ArticleClimate Change Litigation: What Can Liability Insurers Expect in 2024?
Climate litigation against companies is increasing and the stakes are getting higher. Last year saw more headline-making claims being brought against corporations and a slew of important decisions from...
View ArticleTop Developments March 2024
Delaware Supreme Court concludes that a letter from a lawyer informing an insured of possible lawsuits without identifying potential plaintiffs or demanding payment is not a “claim for damages” within...
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