5th Circuit Allows Insurer to Recoup Payment for Damage to Docking Facility July 4, 2022 A doctrine that prevents parties from seeking reimbursement for intangible economic losses caused by maritime negligence doesn’t prevent an insurer...
3 Lessons From the Microphone July 4, 2022 By Peter van Aartrijk In spring 2009, we launched “On Point, brought to you by Wells Media,” making it one of the first podcasts...
Report: 72% of Gulf Coast Homes Have Roofs Susceptible to Hurricane Damage July 4, 2022 Arturo released its inaugural report “Hurricane Exposure: The State of Gulf Homes” that analyzes more than 17 million homes across...
Who Needs Earthquake Coverage and Why July 4, 2022 By Patrick Wraight Natural disasters are events that create fear. When you add the flavor of how these events are reported, the fear...
Appeals Court First to Rule in Favor of Coverage for COVID Shutdown July 4, 2022 By Jim Sams The attorney who filed the first U.S. lawsuit seeking insurance coverage for a business shut down because of coronavirus won...
Oregon Business Groups Sue Over Heat and Smoke Worker Protections July 4, 2022 Some Oregon business groups are suing over the state’s new job site rules mandating that employers take steps to protect...
Inflation Is Inevitable. Why Are Property Insurers Unprepared? June 20, 2022 By Terry McLean I remember when it became clear that the economy was barreling toward an inflationary period the likes of which the...
Oklahoma Court: Tort Reform Law Allows Lawsuit Against Employer June 20, 2022 By Jim Sams Jerry Harwood couldn’t collect workers’ compensation benefits after he was paralyzed when he was struck by a car while trying...
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hear COVID Business Interruption Case June 20, 2022 The U.S. Supreme Court decided on June 6 that it will not hear an appeal of a decision that denied...
24th Woman Brings Suit Against NFL QB Deshaun Watson June 20, 2022 By Juan A. Lozano and Tom Withers A 24th woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is also awaiting...