Historic 2020 Wildfires Spark Proposed Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Legislation in Oregon
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
by Insuralex
The wildfires that ripped through Oregon in September of 2020 caused unprecedented damage, and sparked legislation that would expand property coverage and look to create a bad faith cause of
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Nevada Gets on the “Buss,” Adopts Insurer Right of Reimbursement for Uncovered Defense Costs
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
by Insuralex
The Nevada Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, has concluded a liability insurer is entitled to reimbursement of defense costs when there is no overage and the insurer reserved in
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WHAT DID SANTA LEAVE FOR PROPERTY INSURERS? New California Laws Affecting Property Claims in 2021
Thursday, 07 January 2021
by Insuralex
Every year, it seems, the California state government leaves “gifts” for property and casualty industry. The 2020 legislative session was no exception. Most new legislation takes effect on January 1,
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Actual Knowledge or Awareness That Product is Sold in Washington Required for Personal Jurisdiction Based on Stream of Commerce
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
by Insuralex
On July 13, 2020, the Washington court of appeals issued the third in a trilogy of decisions regarding whether a showing of actual knowledge or awareness that a product is
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California Legislators Attempt to Create Business Income Coverage for COVID-19 by Reversing Burdens of Proof
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
by Insuralex
One of the less exciting components of litigation is the burden of proof. The lack of excitement, however, masks its importance. In many instances, which party is assigned the burden
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California court revisits “Genuine issue doctrine” Applicability to consultant opinions
Friday, 12 June 2020
by Insuralex
Andrew B. Downs In California, an insurer breaches the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing when it unreasonably and without proper cause deprives the policyholder of contractual benefits.
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Insuralex´s Exclusive Member in California recommended as a leading firm in chambers USA 2020 survey
Friday, 24 April 2020
by Insuralex
Bullivant attorneys Andrew Downs and Thomas Hutchinson have been recognized as ranked lawyers in the latest edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2020). Andrew Downs is ranked in California in the
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Pandemic’s Impact on Case Evaluations
Wednesday, 15 April 2020
by Insuralex
As we have seen to tragic effect around the world, the COVID-19 virus has proved to be unpredictable, with guidelines from state and federal governments and health agencies evolving from
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Small Business Employer and Employee Options in This Uncertain Time
Thursday, 09 April 2020
by Insuralex
Many small U.S. businesses are facing uncertainty about continued viability as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. An important part of this deliberation is how these small businesses can not
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Mediating in a Social Distancing Environment
Thursday, 09 April 2020
by Insuralex
Life as we know it changed in January of this year upon confirmation that the Coronavirus had reached the US. As of this writing the United States has seen at
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