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Litigation finance offers high returns, but how do funders manage the risks? Discover how insurance plays a key role in mitigating risk for litigation funders. Our specialist Laureen Moret explains in her latest article. https://lnkd.in/e3N5Vvq6

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The Second Circuit was mad at a party and its lawyer and refused to permit a change in factual assertions, which if permitted, would have barred subject-matter jurisdiction under diversity. The insurance company initially admitted diversity and later changed its position and contended that it was in fact resident in-state. The Second Circuit refused to consider the matter, even though it goes to subject-matter jurisdiction. There were similar issues in litigating under "old" Lloyd's policies, and many cases were dismissed on appeal after litigation. Perhaps the Second Circuit instead should have considered whether 28 USC 1927 would have afforded a remedy for the litigation costs of the innocent party, yet dismiss for want of jurisdiction. (There was no mention of a statute of limitations issue.)

Sharpen your legal skills with our latest Practice Point! As part of CLEBC’s Courses on Demand subscription, “Anything is (Merely) Possible: the Duty to Defend” was first presented at the course Insurance Basics. Prepared by Aaron Gubeli of Guild Yule LLP, the article explores the legal principles governing an insurer’s duty to defend its insured in litigation, emphasizing that this duty is broader than the duty to indemnify. The article serves as a practical guide for legal professionals, detailing essential steps and considerations in evaluating the duty to defend and navigating coverage disputes. For those practicing in insurance law, this practical paper is a must-read! Get it FREE of charge: https://bit.ly/40pZdOK #practicepoint #insurancelaw #insurancelawyer

As insurance policies continue to increase in size and complexity, it has become more labor-intensive than ever to ensure that a policy properly reflects the intentions of the contracting parties. In this article published by Law360, Jad Khazem and Seth Tucker analyze typical misunderstandings that may prompt reformation litigation, and identifies remedies available to address such issues: https://okt.to/vs4fot

What options are available when your contract does not reflect the intended bargain?  Seth Tucker and I dive into potential fixes and remedies in our new article.

Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC Attorney Peter Dysart breaks down the most impactful parts of the new changes to Vermont Captive Insurance Law. Having taken effect on July 1st, read Attorney Dysart's blog here: https://lnkd.in/euc7V28j #CaptiveInsurance #CaptiveLaw #VermontCaptive #TrustPrimmer

Bad advice from lawyers can be very costly. And ignoring good legal advice can be costly as well. In this new federal appeals decision, Sun Holdings bought a workers comp policy from American Zurich. The policy required Sun to reimburse Zurich for the first $250,000 of every claim (whether this was a deductible or self insured retention, is not known). Zurich demanded reimbursement and Sun refused. Zurich demanded arbitration. The arbitrators ruled in favor of Zurich and assessed Sun with legal fees for making frivolous arguments. Sun appealed to federal court. The court ruled that the arbitrators were within their powers to make their ruling. AND… the federal court ordered a hearing on sanctions for making a frivolous appeal. So in the end, Sun not only has to pay Zurich the original amount, plus interest, but also Sun’s legal fees and its own legal fees, and possible sanctions. I don’t know whether Sun got bad legal advice or ignored good legal advice. But Sun made an expensive mistake. If your company is involved in an insurance dispute, a consultation with me may be a wise investment. Contact me: insurancelawyer@yahoo.com

How did 4WARN get its start? In 2022, we investigated the targeting tactics of opportunistic law firms in Florida. But this led to a nationwide discovery: nearly all insurers and lines of insurance were being targeted. Check out the latest article from Reinsurance News to learn more about the business model of tech-enabled claims instigation, how it is targeting all lines of insurance, and the other contributing factors like litigation financing. https://lnkd.in/euGTP9th

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