Joe Gulick | JS Held Introduction In the world of insurance valuation disputes, the selection of the appraiser and umpire can significantly influence the outcome of an appraisal. These professionals play an important role in resolving disagreements over the value of damages, and their competence, impartiality, and negotiation skills are essential for achieving fair awards.… Continue reading Selecting the Right Appraiser or Umpire for the Insurance Appraisal Process
AI in Claims Processing: What It Means for Bad Faith Litigation
Christopher Jones | Sands Anderson Many insurance companies are moving quickly to incorporate advanced forms of AI into their processes. Last year, 90% reported they were evaluating whether and how to utilize generative AI, and more than half said they had already begun implementing it. Claims handling is a primary focus of these efforts. There… Continue reading AI in Claims Processing: What It Means for Bad Faith Litigation
AI in Insurance: Innovation, Exposure, and the New Frontier of Claims and Liability
Jonathan Held, James E. Malackowski, Katie Twomey, Mike Gaudet, Christopher Herron, Brooks Armstrong, Theresa Chimento, Timothy Gillihan, Micah Pilgrim, Christopher Wilkens, Colin Young, William Zoeller | JS Held The Brief Legal advisors should read this article to: Insurance advisors should read this article to: Executive Summary As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the insurance landscape, insurers face a… Continue reading AI in Insurance: Innovation, Exposure, and the New Frontier of Claims and Liability
Reimagining Dispute Resolution Through the Client Lens: Strategy, Technology, and Outcomes
Kendal Enz | American Arbitration Association Client expectations are reshaping how success in dispute resolution is defined. Corporate legal departments are increasingly focused on outcomes — speed, cost control, transparency, and alignment with business strategy — and are using technology to hold firms and dispute resolution providers accountable to those goals. Legal leaders explored what this looks… Continue reading Reimagining Dispute Resolution Through the Client Lens: Strategy, Technology, and Outcomes
Contract Provisions Unhelpful? Don’t Expect Quantum Meruit to Save the Day
Blake Robinson | Davis Wright Tremaine Quantum meruit is a legal theory that allows a party to recover compensation if they provided services to another with the expectation of payment, but without an explicit agreement as to an amount.[1] Quantum meruit claims are frequently alleged in construction cases, with a contractor claiming they provided construction services to a… Continue reading Contract Provisions Unhelpful? Don’t Expect Quantum Meruit to Save the Day