Tort “Based on” What? Courts Split over Cost of Insurance Rates Steuart H. Thomsen, Phillip E. Stano, and Wilson G. Barmeyer Courts have reached opposite conclusions in interpreting the same language when ruling on the scope of insurer discretion to set the cost of insurance rates for life insurance policies.
Tort Genetic Data in Toxic Tort Litigation Gary E. Marchant New types of genetic data can address uncertainties about the health risks of most potentially toxic substances and whether a particular toxic agent caused the plaintiff’s injury in a toxic tort or personal injury lawsuit.
Tort Effective Corporate Investigations In 2014 more than two thirds of companies in the insurance, energy, financial services, and health care industries reported retaining outside counsel to assist with regulatory and government investigative activity. Learn how to conduct an investigation and avoid pitfalls that may occur along the way.
Voir Dire Becomes Voir Google: Ethical Concerns of 21st Century Jury Selection John G. Browning Although lawyers may have many persuasive reasons for wanting to use social media to perform research about prospective jurors, ethical considerations and potential dangers make it essential for every trial lawyer to know the risks and rewards of such online investigations.
Tort Ethics and Internal Firm Communications Regarding Lawyer Malpractice Claims The majority of jurisdictions have concluded that the attorney-client privilege applies to internal firm communications concerning a legal malpractice claim, but a few courts have recognized exceptions to the privilege that allow such communications to be discoverable.
