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The straightforward approach to settlements

No SIR, Settlements Aren’t Simple

Benedict P. Morelli

Avoid the insurance companies

Uber Negligence

Daniel Katz

Who is responsible for gig economy car accidents?

Defending against Claims of Bad Faith Failure to Settle

Sharon D. Stuart

Recent lessons from the Eleventh Circuit.

Employers Claim Crucial Victory In Persuader Battle

Richard R. Meneghello

Last week’s election of Donald Trump and the expected shift to a more business-friendly U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) in the new year should resolve any doubt about the future of this rule.

Six Things to Know When Injured at Work

Nicholas Pothitakis

Work injuries result in many questions and concerns by employees who may be facing the situation for the first time

Insurance for Small Businesses: Prudent Management of Risk

Peter W. Kryworuk

Whether it be the result of a devastating fire loss, a significant errors and omissions claim, or as a victim of fraudulent activity by a trusted employee, insurance coverage is hugely important.

Insurance Coverage to Protect the Health Care Industry from the Increasing Risks Associated with the Internet of Things

Meghan Magruder and Amy Dehnel

While this connectivity can provide great benefits to patients and physicians, the security issues inherent in these devices are critical.

What Does Uber's Personal Injury Insurance Plan for Drivers Entail?

Barry Levy

Uber drivers are not required to obtain a personal injury insurance plan.

Current Hot Topics in Transportation Law

Dennis Minichello

Certain issues are more “hot” than others, both because they have jumped to the forefront in operational decisions, as well as because the state of the law is somewhat in flux.

Oklahoma Tort-Reform Unconstitutional Damages

Oklahoma Finds Tort-Reform Statute Unconstitutional

T. Luke Abel

The Beason family had a strong case, and the jury responded by awarding them a sizable payout. But, the court invoked a tort-reform statute that capped the family's winnings, much to the surprise of the jury.

On the Cutting Edge After a Century in Business

Best Lawyers

Manuel Carvallo of Estudio Carvallo Abogados discusses his firm's 130-year-old history, adapting to the latest technologies, and its 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Insurance Law in Chile.

Norton Rose Fulbright "Law Firm of the Year"

South African “Law Firm of the Year”: Norton Rose Fulbright

Best Lawyers

A Q&A with Maria Philippides and Craig Woolley of South Africa “Law Firm of the Year” Norton Rose Fulbright.

The Evidence you Need in Car Accident Cases

Five Pieces of Evidence to Look for After a Car Accident

Baskin Jones

Exchanging information is just the first step when it comes to filing a claim after an accident.

U.S. Supreme Court Parses the False Claims Act’s Seal Requirement in Whistleblower Case

Demme Doufekias

An Interview With Bastian Finkel of BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, Germany's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner in Insurance Law

Best Lawyers

A look at the new European policies changing the insurance landscape in Germany.

STOLI Law Developing Across the Country As Courts Continue Deciding Cases

John L. Rivkin

That Legal Bulletin highlighted a variety of issues frequently faced in STOLI litigation and discussed the growing life settlement market, which involves the sale of life insurance policies by owners to third parties.

Registry of Shareholders in Costa Rica

Rafael Quirós Bustamante

The objective is to identify the “final or effective beneficiary,” defined as a natural person who exercises substantive influence or direct or indirect control, to the legal vehicle taxable because it has the majority of the voting rights and therefore voice and decision in the entity.

Liability of Administrators: Key Issue for the Australian Insolvency Professions

Patrick Monahan and Damian Clancy

While corporate administrators often operate in firms, their appointment is personal. When an administrator leaves the employ of their firm, their appointment is unaffected by that departure.

Municipal Liability - What You Must Know

Brian G. Grant

It is therefore imperative for lawyers practicing in the field to understand the principle areas of potential municipal liability and to understand both the limits of municipalities’ liability and the specialized statutory defenses available to municipalities.