Publications
Environmental Litigation Trends: What Is Heating Up Besides the Climate?
December 26, 2023This article, written by Cheryl Vollweiler for The Brief, the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice publication, highlights timely environmental litigation trends.
Guest Post: Can Exclusive Derivative Forum Selection Provisions Survive Ninth Circuit’s En Banc Review?
January 13, 2023We are pleased to announce a guest post for "The D&O Diary", co-authored by our very own, Sarah Voutyras Rachmel (Partner, Skarzynski Marick & Black LLP) and Melanie Saponara (Claims Manager - Executive Risk, Beazley).
Developments and Trends in Lawyers’ Professional Liability Exposures
January 23, 2019Evan Shapiro, Joel Vander Vliet and Andrew Gerow co-authored a comprehensive update on developments in lawyers’ professional liability in Professional Liability Insurance published by the International Risk Management Institute.
Recent Developments Affecting Professionals’, Officers’ and Directors’ Liability Insurance
April 2, 2018Michael Chester co-authored an article for Volume 52-3 of the Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal. The article discusses recent noteworthy court decisions and regulatory actions affecting the potential liability and insurance coverage for a variety of professionals, including corporate directors and officers.
Regulatory Changes May Boost Cosmetics Liability Claims
September 26, 2017Steve Napolitano published an article in Law360 discussing potential legislation that could significantly change how cosmetic products are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
When One Progressive Loss Ends and Another Begins
January 20, 2017William Kolb published an article in Law360 discussing progressive loss scenarios in property loss claims. The article discusses recent case law developments and the role of expert evidence in obtaining summary judgment.
The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance
April 1, 2016Michael Chester wrote an article for the April 2016 issue of Financier Worldwide. The article examines the legal issues arising from disputes over the extent of coverage for D&O liability insurance and the added complications if a corporate bankruptcy is introduced.
The SEC's Use of In-house Courts: What it Means for Private Equity Firms
August 1, 2015Sarah Voutyras co-authored an article with Rachel Simon from Swiss Re Corporate Solutions about the impact of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act and resultant initiative launched by the SEC in October 2012.