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Navigating State Guaranty Funds: What to Expect When Your Insurer Is Insolvent
Your insurance company is insolvent. Now what? Your state guaranty fund may provide some relief, but is it worth pursuing? That depends.
Every state has enacted some form of a property and casualty insurance guaranty fund intended to provide insurance coverage to policyholders whose insurers have become insolvent. The stated purpose of the state guaranty fund is typically set forth in the statute, but generally they are designed to, among other things: 1) provide a mechanism for the payment of 'covered claims' (as defined in the statute); 2) avoid delay and reduce financial loss to policyholders because of insurer insolvency; and 3) assist in the prevention of insurer insolvencies. See, e.g., Ohio Rev. Code '3955.03. The theory behind a guaranty fund is that, upon insolvency and with respect to any 'covered claims,' the guaranty fund will step into the shoes of the insurer. As a result, a state guaranty fund acquires some of the same duties and obligations of your insurance company.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.