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Governor Signs Missouri Bill Gutting Helmet Requirement for Motorcyclists
Jul 16 2020 // Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill into law that will waive the requirement that all motorcyclists wear helmets. The new law takes effect Aug. 28 and will exempt motorcycle riders who are at least 26 years old....
Adviser to EU Judges Says Online Platforms Not Liable for User Copyright Violations
Jul 16 2020 // Google’s YouTube and other online platforms are not liable when users illegally upload copyrighted works onto their platforms, but rightholders can ask for injunctions against the companies, a European Union Court of...
Suspension of Florida Lawyer Accused of Causing ‘Great Public Harm’ Justified: Judge
Jul 16 2020 // A Florida judge has recommended the Florida Supreme Court deny the motion to dissolve the suspension of a Florida attorney who, with his firm, has filed thousands of assignment of benefit and first party lawsuits against...
Warning of ‘Trivial’ Suits, Judge Dismisses Cruise Passengers’ COVID-19 Claims
Jul 16 2020 // A federal judge dismissed lawsuits by Grand Princess cruise ship passengers who sued for emotional distress caused by their fear of exposure to COVID-19, saying that allowing their cases to proceed would “lead to a...
Chubb Appoints The Council’s Fielding as Government Affairs General Counsel
Jul 15 2020 // Insurer Chubb announced the appointment of John Fielding as senior vice president, general counsel, Global Government and Industry Affairs. In this role, Fielding will provide legal, regulatory and policy guidance and...
CoreLogic Meets with Investors Cannae, Senator About Their Acquisition Bid
Jul 15 2020 // CoreLogic Inc. met with two of its investors for the first time Tuesday to discuss their $7 billion proposal to take the real estate data company private. Representatives from Cannae Holdings Inc. and Senator Investment...
Federal Judge Rejects Weinstein’s $18.9 Million Sex-Abuse Settlement
Jul 15 2020 // A federal judge won’t give preliminary approval to a proposed $18.9 million settlement between Harvey Weinstein and nine women who claim he sexually assaulted or abused them, saying the tentative deal isn’t...
Judge Denies NRA Bid to Block Regulatory Hearing on Its Gun Liability Insurance
Jul 15 2020 // The National Rifle Association will have to appear for a regulatory hearing over allegations it violated New York law by marketing an insurance policy for shootings that critics have dubbed “murder...
Alaska Judge Declines to Block COVID-19 Aid to Businesses
Jul 14 2020 // A state court judge denied a Juneau man’s request to block distribution of federal coronavirus relief aid under expanded rules proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. Superior Court Judge Philip...
Federal Judge Denies Restraining Order Request by Nashville Bar Owners
Jul 14 2020 // A judge has ruled against some Nashville bar owners who sought a temporary restraining order against city officials in an effort to push back against coronavirus restrictions. Federal Judge Eli Richardson denied the...
Oregon High Court Rules State’s Pain And Suffering Cap Unconstitutional
Jul 13 2020 // The Oregon Supreme Court ruled a law limiting noneconomic damages in personal injury cases to $500,000 is unconstitutional because it violates the legal remedy clause of the Oregon constitution. Capping noneconomic...
Louisiana Governor Signs Law Protecting Schools from Most Virus Lawsuits
Jul 10 2020 // Louisiana’s K-12 schools and colleges will be shielded from most civil lawsuits if a student or teacher contracts the COVID-19 disease caused by the coronavirus under a bill that Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law...
Supreme Court Supports Employers’ Religious Rights in Contraception, Teacher Employment
Jul 9 2020 // The U.S. Supreme Court struck two blows for religious rights, including a decision that upholds Trump administration rules giving employers a broad right to refuse to offer birth control through their health plans. The...
Litigation Funding Firm’s Profit Outlook Brightens on Coronavirus Disputes
Jul 9 2020 // Analysts have rapidly lifted their earnings forecasts for a global litigation financier on expectations that the pandemic could spark more legal disputes. Forward consensus earnings estimates for Sydney-listed Omni...
What ‘Follow the Fortunes’ Means for COVID-19 Reinsurance Claims
Jul 8 2020 // How reinsurers will respond when cedents pay their insureds for COVID-related business interruptions remains an open question, legal and insurance professionals suggested recently, adding more wrinkles to an already...
AXA XL Names McGovern as CEO UK & Lloyd’s Market
Jul 8 2020 // AXA XL announced that Sean McGovern has been appointed as CEO UK & Lloyd’s market, subject to regulatory approval. McGovern had been performing the role on an interim basis for some months and has now been...
After CoreLogic Rejects Their Takeover Bid, Investment Firms Vow to Press Ahead
Jul 7 2020 // The board of data analytics firm CoreLogic yesterday unanimously rejected an acquisition offer from an investment firm and hedge fund, calling the unsolicited bid undervalued. CoreLogic added that it would be willing to...
Vermont-Domiciled Global Hawk Insurance Placed Into Liquidation
Jul 7 2020 // The Vermont Superior Court for Washington County has placed Global Hawk Insurance Company Risk Retention Group (Global Hawk RRG) into liquidation as of June 8, 2020. The liquidation is being handled by the Vermont...
Judge ‘Inclined to Deny’ Part of Bayer Roundup Settlement on Future Claims
Jul 7 2020 // Bayer shares fell more 6% on Tuesday after a U.S. judge questioned part of the German company’s proposed settlement to deal with future claims relating to allegations that its widely used weedkiller Roundup caused...
State Judge Rejects Michigan Restaurants’ COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim
Jul 7 2020 // A trial court judge in Lansing, Michigan handed a victory to insurers in what may be the nation’s first final ruling on the question of whether a property insurer is liable for financial damages caused by a...
