Elliot Karzner and Alycan A. Moss | Property Insurance Law Observer Flood exclusions may not apply when floods are preceded by winds strong enough to independently cause the loss, according to a recent decision issued by the Western District of Louisiana. In Doxey v. Aegis Security Ins. Co., No. 2:21-CV-00825, 2021 WL 2383834 (W.D. La.… Continue reading Wind Before Storm May Blow Away Flood Exclusions
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Florida Supreme Court: Insurers can Sue Attorneys for Malpractice Under Subrogation Provision
Victor Sanabria and Francis Sheppard | Rumberger Kirk The Florida Supreme Court has given the proverbial “green light” for insurance companies to sue attorneys for negligent representation of an insured. Historically, to bring an action against an attorney for legal malpractice in Florida, the party making the claim was generally required to allege and prove… Continue reading Florida Supreme Court: Insurers can Sue Attorneys for Malpractice Under Subrogation Provision
Top 10 Things To Like About Virtual Insurance Mediations
Andrew S. Nadolna | JAMS Virtual mediation is the newest tool in the insurance alternative dispute resolution (ADR) toolbox, and it is here to stay. Here are 10 reasons to use virtual mediation for insurance-related matters. 1. Inventory reduction—now Right now, there is a window of opportunity. COVID-19-related insurance cases are arising quickly. They will… Continue reading Top 10 Things To Like About Virtual Insurance Mediations
At a Glance: Construction Contracts and Insurance in USA
Michael S Zicherman and Robert S. Peckar | Peckar & Abramson Contracts and insurance Construction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for dispute resolution? Many different form contracts are utilised.… Continue reading At a Glance: Construction Contracts and Insurance in USA
Is It Legal To Require Indemnification On Project Application Or As Condition Of Approval?
Ryan Michael Leaderman and Paloma Perez-McEvoy | Holland & Knight Highlights Local agencies routinely require project applicants to agree to indemnification on application forms or as conditions of approval. These agreements or conditions of approval typically include language requiring an applicant to agree to defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the local agency in any… Continue reading Is It Legal To Require Indemnification On Project Application Or As Condition Of Approval?