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Case Briefs
Iowa High Court Upholds Plain Language of Pollution Exclusion
The Supreme Court of Iowa has answered a certified question of Iowa law that asked whether the pollution exclusions in certain primary and umbrella liability policies barred coverage for damages arising out of a death caused by the accumulation of carbon monoxide inside a washroom. Bituminous Casualty Corp. v. Sand Livestock Systems, Inc., et al., No. 135/05-1063 (Iowa Feb. 23, 2007). In concluding that the pollution exclusions at issue did bar coverage, the court held that the release of carbon monoxide gas unambiguously fell within the 'broad language' of the exclusions, which made no distinction between ”traditional environmental pollution' and injuries arising from normal business operations.' The court did not address whether applying the exclusions would violate the doctrine of 'reasonable expectations,' finding that this was an issue of fact for the certifying court to decide.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.