Can Your Insurance Company Settle A Claim Without Your Consent?
The conflicting interests that may exist between an insured and their insurance company when it comes to the defense of a lawsuit have led courts to create rules to ensure everyone’s ... READ MORE
The Perilous Duty To Defend Manufacturers And Distributors Through The Opioid Crisis
As companies, states, workers compensation boards, and various federal government agencies grapple with the growing opioid epidemic, litigation against the pharmaceutical companies ... READ MORE
Bad Faith Breaches And Their Penalties Look Different From State To State
Insurance companies have a duty to their policyholders to attempt to settle litigation that might exceed policy limits in good faith. This duty means that insurance companies must act ... READ MORE
Does Your Policy Lack Coverage Due To Prior Publication Exclusions?
Standard commercial general liability policies and umbrella policies cover what is known as “advertising injury.” This coverage applies where a company causes damages to a third party ... READ MORE
Texas Fights Against FLSA Overtime Rule
A United States District Court Judge in Texas issued a nationwide temporary injunction against the Department of Labor’s new rule implementing a higher minimum salary for overtime exempt ... READ MORE
How OSHA's Rule Update Will REquire A Policy Manual Update
In May 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a new regulation that significantly changed the reporting of workplace injuries by requiring certain ... READ MORE