Insurance

  • July 21, 2026

    Colo. Milling Co. Says Insurers Wrongly Denied $6M Claim

    Insurers wrongly denied a Denver, Colorado-based flour milling company $6 million in coverage for damage to equipment caused by an explosion at its Texas facility, the company alleged in Colorado state court.

  • July 21, 2026

    Mich. Panel Revives Health Providers' No-Fault Coverage Suit

    A Michigan state appeals court revived a suit brought by medical providers seeking to recover no-fault benefits for treatments they provided to a woman injured in a crash, saying a trial judge failed to consider lesser sanctions for a discovery violation before barring key witnesses and effectively ending the case.

  • July 21, 2026

    NJ High Court Affirms No Arbitration For PIP Fraud Suits

    The New Jersey Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed that insurance fraud and racketeering claims can't be forced into the state's personal injury protection arbitration system, finding the process too narrow for complex fraud litigation.

  • July 21, 2026

    Simpson Thacher Caused 'Chaos' With Deal, Jury Hears

    The former chief financial officer of Patriot National Inc. testified to a Florida jury on Tuesday that "chaos" broke loose as funds that Simpson Thacher helped steward for the insurance services company hit public markets and executives found out that its terms differed from their understanding of them.

  • July 21, 2026

    Pa. Justices Deny Insurance Exclusion In Sex Trafficking Law

    Pennsylvania's laws against human trafficking don't translate into a "public policy" that justifies insurers denying coverage to a Philadelphia hotel accused of turning a blind eye to trafficking, the state's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

  • July 21, 2026

    CMS Withholds $1B In Medicaid From Calif., Minn., Citing Fraud

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is withholding more than $1 billion in Medicaid dollars from California and Minnesota because the agency suspects healthcare fraud in those states, officials announced Tuesday.

  • July 21, 2026

    United Airlines, Cyber Insurer Spar Over CrowdStrike Losses

    Cyber insurer Homesite Insurance Co. and United Airlines filed dueling lawsuits in Illinois federal court this week over losses stemming from the CrowdStrike outage in 2024 that brought air travel to a standstill.

  • July 20, 2026

    Cox, Insurers Battle For Early Win In Media Coverage Suit

    Cox Enterprises and two insurers competed Monday for an early win in the company's suit alleging it was wrongly denied coverage for more than $15 million in expenses spent defending, and ultimately settling, a lawsuit that aimed to hold the internet service provider liable for users' illegal downloads.

  • July 20, 2026

    AIG Unit Must Face Trial Over Allocation Of Crash Settlement

    A dispute between an AIG unit and another insurer over coverage for a trucking company's crash settlement will proceed to trial to determine the allocation of the deal, an Ohio federal court said, declining to decide whether the company was liable for the crash as a motor carrier or broker.

  • July 20, 2026

    4th Circ. Remands Models' Image-Misuse Coverage Fight

    An insurance company's coverage dispute with a Virginia Beach restaurant accused by a group of models of misappropriating their images was sent back to the district court Monday by the Fourth Circuit to determine if the lawsuit became moot when the restaurant settled with the models.

  • July 20, 2026

    Insurers Seek Clarity On Arbitration Estoppel Rules

    Another group of insurers is pressing the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve whether state or federal law applies when deciding whether a nonsignatory to an international arbitration agreement can force arbitration of a property damage coverage dispute, an issue they say is "of national and international importance."

  • July 20, 2026

    Simpson Thacher Points To Audit Issues In Malpractice Trial

    A corporate founder seeking more than $100 million in a malpractice case against Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP endured a withering cross-examination in Florida state court Monday over his companies' money flows and an auditor's refusal to certify their financial statements two years after the fundraising transaction he believes the firm botched.

  • July 20, 2026

    Immunity Shields Conn., Ex-Enviro Chief From Coverage Fight

    A Connecticut federal court dropped the state and its former environmental commissioner from a dispute over coverage for a developer accused of unlawfully encroaching on and destroying public land, finding that the state defendants are shielded by the Eleventh Amendment's grant of sovereign immunity.

  • July 20, 2026

    Insurers Urge Stay In Fla. Atty's Malicious Prosecution Suit

    Health insurers including Aetna and UnitedHealth Group are urging a Florida federal court to pause discovery in an attorney's malicious prosecution suit pending a decision on the insurers' motions to dismiss, saying they expect the case to be tossed or significantly trimmed.

  • July 20, 2026

    UNC Health, Humana End 340B Drug Underpayment Fight

    Healthcare systems affiliated with the University of North Carolina settled two lawsuits accusing Humana of underpaying for drugs purchased through the federal 340B drug discount program, according to notices in North Carolina federal court.

  • July 20, 2026

    Insurance Co. Alea Holdings Hits Ch. 11 With $280M In Debt

    Alea Holdings US Co., a unit of Bermuda-based insurance group Catalina Holdings, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in a Texas bankruptcy court with roughly $280 million in funded debt, saying it plans to use the case to push through a $20 million deal with a major creditor.

  • July 17, 2026

    Md. Judge Stays Reforms Set To Shrink ACA Coverage Pool

    A Maryland federal judge stayed a set of Affordable Care Act marketplace reforms that were set to take effect Monday, finding several cities and groups representing doctors and small businesses were likely to succeed in their Administrative Procedure Act challenge against them.

  • July 17, 2026

    Mass. Drug Co. To Pay $4.7M To Resolve Kickback Claims

    A Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical company has agreed to pay $4.7 million to settle allegations that it paid illegal kickbacks to physicians to induce them to buy a drug that treats eye inflammation, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday.

  • July 17, 2026

    Plumbing Co.'s Policy Doesn't Cover Family Row, Court Told

    A sibling dispute over the treatment of their widowed father and his property is not covered under a plumbing company's insurance policy, an insurer told a Washington federal court, saying the owner of the company is not an insured for his own actions outside of managing the business.

  • July 17, 2026

    The Biggest Trade Secret Rulings Of 2026: A Midyear Report

    The Federal Circuit issued two of the year's most consequential trade secret rulings within days of each other, wiping out Insulet's victory in a wearable insulin patch pump case while reopening a software company's path to potentially larger damages in a dispute with Ford Motor Co. Here, Law360 highlights the biggest trade secret decisions so far this year.

  • July 17, 2026

    Mechanical Co. Says Insurer Shorted Embezzlement Coverage

    A mechanical contractor said it's entitled to recover its full $500,000 policy limit for the loss of more than $844,000 in an embezzlement scheme by two former employees, telling a Florida federal court Friday that its insurer has wrongfully limited payment to $165,000.

  • July 17, 2026

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    The past week in London has seen Snapchat and Dolby press on with a fresh infringement claim in their ongoing patent battle, The Telegraph face an intellectual property claim by a photo archive, a group of international human rights barristers and chambers sued, and oil business Equinor embroiled in a contract dispute with BP after recently acquiring full ownership in their offshore project. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • July 16, 2026

    Fla. Cos. To Pay $152M In FTC Healthcare Telemarketing Row

    A pair of insurance agencies accused by the Federal Trade Commission of operating a deceptive telemarketing scheme that targets consumers looking for health insurance must pay a combined $152 million to resolve the claims, a Florida federal court ruled Thursday.

  • July 16, 2026

    NJ Panel Says Insurer, Not Driver, Owed Auto Damage Proof

    A New Jersey appellate panel held Thursday that the burden of proof was on an insurer, not a driver, in a coverage dispute stemming from a blown head gasket that rendered her vehicle inoperable, vacating the insurer's win and remanding for a new trial.

  • July 16, 2026

    Walgreens Sues Mass. Medicaid Program Over Drug Rates

    Walgreens says administrators of the Massachusetts Medicaid program cannot rely on drug prices negotiated with pharmacy benefit managers to determine reimbursement rates, in a challenge to the state's effort to claw back $242,000 in alleged overpayments.

Expert Analysis

  • 5 Tips For Navigating Your Firm's All-Attorney Summit

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    Law firm retreats should be approached strategically, as they present valuable opportunities to advance both the firm's objectives and attorneys' professional development through meaningful participation, building and strengthening internal relationships, and proactive follow-up, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

  • Scrutiny Of Nursing Home Practices Marks Inflection Point

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    Recent congressional inquiries into UnitedHealth Group's Medicare Advantage-linked nursing home practices raise questions about whether financial metrics are allowed to influence decisions governed by the standard of care, and could implicate duties imposed by federal regulations, state negligence laws and elder abuse statutes, says Lindsey Gale at Rafferty Domnick.

  • Meta Coverage Ruling Could Erode Broad Duty To Defend

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    A Delaware court recently decided that Meta's insurers need not defend the company from lawsuits alleging addictive platform design — a troubling decision for policyholders that, if upheld, warns that insureds' business decisions can be weaponized to deny a duty to defend, say attorneys at Anderson Kill.

  • How Data Centers Can Prep For Legal Challenges Amid War

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    Amid conflict in the Middle East, data centers may now be exposed to state-level kinetic threats, creating significant legal, regulatory and contractual implications, so operators should update their legal and operational frameworks in order to withstand future disruptions and meet the regulator expectations, say attorneys at Baker Botts.

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    Coaching Soccer Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Coaching youth soccer for my 7-year-old son's team has sharpened how I communicate with clients, prepare witnesses, work within teams and think about leadership, making me a more thoughtful and effective lawyer in many ways, says Joshua Holt at Smith Currie.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: The Human Element

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    Law school teaches you to quickly apply intellect and logic when handling a legal issue, but every fact pattern also involves a person, making the ability to balance expertise with empathy critical to the growth of relationships with clients, colleagues and adversaries, says Rachel Adcox at Adcox Strategies.

  • How DExit, Mandatory Arbitration Could Alter IPO Outlook

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    As companies continue to leave Delaware and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission begins allowing companies to implement mandatory arbitration provisions, these developments could have a major impact on the initial public offering, securities class action, and directors and officers insurance landscapes, says Walker Newell at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

  • Human Diligence Crucial As AI Raises Real Estate Fraud Risks

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    A recent title fraud warning from Florida officials demonstrates that artificial intelligence has lowered the barrier to committing complex property scams, forcing real estate industry stakeholders and attorneys to prioritize contextual review in transactions, says Neil Cohen at Barsh and Cohen.

  • How Cos. Should Prepare For NY RAISE Act Compliance

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    With the New York Responsible AI Safety and Education Act taking effect March 19, state regulators will expect subject artificial intelligence governance policies to understand whether appropriate safeguards and protocols are in place to prevent or mitigate discriminatory or adverse outcomes by frontier models, says Michael Paulino at Gordon Rees.

  • The Benefits Of Choosing A Niche Practice In The AI Age

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    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, lawyers with a niche practice may stand out as clients seek specialized judgment that automation cannot replicate, but it is important to choose a niche that is durable, engaging and a good personal fit, says Daniel Borneman at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Trial Advocacy Lessons From 3 Oscar-Nominated Films

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    Several films up for best picture at this weekend’s Academy Awards provide useful tips for trial lawyers, from the power of a dramatic opening to the importance of pivoting when the unexpected happens, say attorneys at Robins Kaplan.

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    Podcasting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Podcasting has changed how I ask questions and connect with people, sharpening my ability to listen without interrupting or prejudging, and bringing me closer to what law is meant to be: a human profession grounded in understanding, judgment and trust, says Donna DiMaggio Berger at Becker.

  • Can Trump's AI Order Override State Insurance Rules?

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    Although a December executive order charts a course to potentially dismantle state artificial intelligence regulations applicable to virtually any industry, the effect on the insurance industry deserves special attention because under federal law, the regulation of the business of insurance is largely delegated to the states, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.

  • Calif. Case Could Lead To A Redefined Pollution Exclusion

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    In recently agreeing to hear Montrose Chemical v. Superior Court, the California Supreme Court will decide whether a court should consider extrinsic evidence offered by a party to prove its interpretation of the insurance policy language, opening the door to a different definition of "sudden" in insurance policies' pollution exclusions, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

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    Volunteering With Scouts Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving as an assistant scoutmaster for my son’s troop reaffirmed several skills and principles crucial to lawyering — from the importance of disconnecting to the value of morality, says Michael Warren at McManis Faulkner.

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