Tim Hampson | Ankura Large construction projects often involve layered contractual relationships, pass‑through claims, and competing commercial interests. When disputes arise, the default approach is frequently adversarial — prime contractors and subcontractors pursue parallel or competing claims, often against each other as much as against the owner. While familiar, this “fight it out” model tends… Continue reading Shared Goals, Superior Results: Using CIAs to Minimize Disputes and Unlock Value in Construction Claims
Category: Insurance
Using Aerial Imagery in Insurance and Related AI: Emerging Regulatory Themes
Paige Waters | Carrier Management As more insurers integrate aerial imagery into underwriting, rating and claims workflows, state insurance departments are responding with a growing body of guidance. While each insurance department bulletin reflects local law and priorities, a fairly consistent regulatory narrative is emerging—one that accepts the technology but insists on disciplined, fair and… Continue reading Using Aerial Imagery in Insurance and Related AI: Emerging Regulatory Themes
Supreme Court of Texas Reaffirms Strict Constructive‑Notice Standard in Slip‑and‑Fall Cases
Steven Moreno | Cozen O’Connor Overview In a significant decision for premises owners and occupiers, the Supreme Court of Texas has reaffirmed (and strictly enforced) the evidentiary burden plaintiffs must meet to establish constructive notice in slip‑and‑fall cases. In H‑E‑B, L.P. v. Marissa Peterson, the Court held that evidence of prior roof leaks elsewhere in a… Continue reading Supreme Court of Texas Reaffirms Strict Constructive‑Notice Standard in Slip‑and‑Fall Cases
Ambiguity in Insurance Contract Interpretation Can Be Hard to See
Advise & Consult, Inc. A recent federal decision from Illinois serves as a useful reminder of something experienced insurance coverage lawyers understand instinctively: ambiguity in policy language rarely announces itself. It must be identified, developed, and proved by lawyers who have spent years studying how insurance contracts actually operate in the real world. In Vinayaka Hospitality… Continue reading Ambiguity in Insurance Contract Interpretation Can Be Hard to See
“A-Eye” on Coverage: Maximizing Insurance for AI Risks Amid Emerging Exclusions
Tyrone R. Childress, Amanda P. Ellison, Edward M. Joyce, and Tara C. Kowalski | Jones Day In Short The Situation: Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is reshaping risk across industries, raising serious potential insurance coverage implications. The Result: While a number of AI risks are covered under many traditional insurance programs, insurers are introducing AI-specific exclusions. Looking Ahead: Policyholders should… Continue reading “A-Eye” on Coverage: Maximizing Insurance for AI Risks Amid Emerging Exclusions