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The Role of Flood Zones in Florida Real Estate Transactions

by Best Lawyers

Get a comprehensive understanding of flood zones in Florida real estate. Learn about the risks, insurance requirements and disclosure obligations.

Proving Negligence in a South Carolina Personal Injury Case

by Wyche

In South Carolina, as in other states, there are specific elements of negligence that must be established for a successful personal injury claim.

Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment

by Martin C. Brook

The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.

Should I Hire A Lawyer After A Houston Car Accident?

by Ryan Zehl

You should hire a lawyer after a Houston car accident for help proving liability, gathering evidence and pursuing insurance claims or lawsuits for compensation.

Fighting Goliath—And Winning

by Johanna Marmon

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath holds corporate America’s and the insurance industry’s feet to the fire in its quest for justice and consumer safety.

Colorado Broadens Scope of Workers’ Comp, but There’s More to Be Done

by Nick Fogel

When the law goes into effect in July, Colorado will join 32 other states in allowing PTSD claims for first responders without a physical component to the claim.

Eighth Circuit Methodically Rejects Plaintiff’s Allegations of Pretext in Age Discrimination Case

by Andrew E. Tanick

On March 1, 2017, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important decision affirming summary judgment in an age discrimination claim under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Why You Should Hire a Car Accident Lawyer

by Bill Winters

There are many benefits to hiring a car accident lawyer. They’ll handle your claim from start to finish and ensure you recover the best possible outcome. Learn more here.

Cyber Coverage Pitfalls

by Robert W. Wilkins

Institutional data breaches are, unfortunately, more common (and more costly) than ever. Cybersecurity insurance can help—but is your firm’s policy really as ironclad as you think?

Uninsured Flying Objects

by Marialuisa S. Gallozzi, Laura Beth Cohen and Claire O'Rourke

As drones and other “unmanned aerial vehicles” increasingly crowd the skies, the law—and insurance policies—will have to figure out how best to bring them back safely to terra firma.

Protecting Small Business Owners: Trial Experts Connick Law LLC Notoriously Successful with Fire Litigation

by Justin Smulison

When small business owners become the target of insurance companies in fire-related lawsuits, hiring a firm with a reputation for understanding the science of fire suppression trials can save their livelihoods.

On the Cutting Edge After a Century in Business

by 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.

STOLI Law Developing Across the Country As Courts Continue Deciding Cases

by 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.

The Best Lawyer You Will Never Have To Pay For

by Justin Smulison

Gust Rosenfeld attorney Scott A. Malm discusses why title insurance matters keep him and his real estate practice team on the ball and the trends residents and business owners should know before buying or leasing a property in Arizona.

Tampa Courtroom Spotlight: Three Major Cases

by Gregory Sirico

We explore three legal cases in Tampa.