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Case Briefs
Court Determines Appropriate 'Trigger' for Pollution Damage Coverage
The New Hampshire Supreme Court recently resolved the question of what “trigger” would be used to determine whether a comprehensive general liability policy covered pollution damage. Energynorth Natural Gas, Inc v. Underwriters at Lloyd's, ___ A.2d ___, 2004 WL 868282 (N.H. Apr. 23, 2004).
Energynorth began the case in federal court and sought a declaration that the entities that insured Energynorth's predecessor companies between 1958 and 1983 were obligated to pay for the costs of remediation ordered by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. The alleged contaminants were released before 1952, and supposedly migrated through soil and groundwater between 1958 and 1983. Id. at *1. The federal district court concluded that the question of what “triggered” a policy during a particular period was unresolved under New Hampshire law and therefore certified the question to the New Hampshire Supreme Court. See Energynorth Natural Gas, Inc. v. Underwriters at Lloyd's, No. Civ. 97-064M, 2003 WL 1193060, at *2, *5 (D.N.H. Mar. 13, 2003).
Social Media Is Going Through Its Teenage Years — and It’s Brimming With Potential
Social media is going through its teenage years. Moody, unpredictable, deeply self-aware — yet brimming with potential. For businesses and law firms, this moment is an invitation — not an identity crisis. It’s a chance to reassess how we show up.
Networking Matters: Get Out There!
Networking is all about building relationships that can enhance your professional reputation, generate business opportunities and open doors for growth both personally and professionally. Whether you’re looking to expand your influence within your industry, connect with professionals in other areas or give back to your community, there’s a group for you. In this article, we share our firsthand experiences and discuss why networking matters, the different types of groups and options, how to get involved and what to do after you join a group to maximize your time and effort.
How Should Lawyers Be Using AI Today? A Legalweek Informal Survey
The question this year: How should (or could) law firms be using AI as the technology stands today?
Marketing Can Help Navigate During Times of Uncertainty
The legal industry is having a moment in the media spotlight. For lawyers and firms, and their marketing professionals, now is the time to up their go-to-market efforts.
Why Hire a Fractional CMO for Your Law Firm?
Many law firms, especially small and midsize practices, struggle with their marketing and business development efforts. Often, they turn to traditional solutions, such as hiring a marketing coordinator, hoping this role can create meaningful impact. However, without a robust game plan, the outcome often becomes reactive, administrative marketing work, sidelining efforts to establish the firm’s unique positioning and visibility. A fractional CMO offers an alternative.