In recent years, intellectual property (IP) claims have been on the rise—patent disputes, infringement claims, unlicensed use of social media content—all often lead to expensive IP litigation. While ...

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An Overview of Emerging Hazards Under CGL Policies In recent years, new hazards have emerged that potentially implicate coverage under commercial general liability policies. Much attention has been ...

You, a general contractor, receive a notice of claim on a building you finished years ago. The Owners allege: (1) damage to the underground pipes due to the settlement of the foundation/backfill; and ...

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General liability insurance can help protect your business. But too many business owners aren’t aware of its full scope, exclusions and hidden nuances and capabilities. And you don’t want to be caught ...

“If insureds do not fully understand [the scope of Coverage B] and fail to push back after receiving a denial, they are potentially forfeiting millions of dollars in defense coverage they purchased.” ...