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Case Briefs
Second Circuit Affirms Excess Insurer's Right to Timely Notice
A five-year delay in providing an excess insurer notice of a twice-tried medical malpractice claim led the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to vindicate the excess insurer's denial of coverage. The insured's attempt to seek excuse for the delay based upon reliance on advice of counsel also fell on deaf ears at the Second Circuit. Huntington Hospital (“Huntington”) sued defendant New England Insurance Company (“New England”) for breach of contract after New England denied coverage for failure to provide the notice required by the contract. See Huntington Hospital v. New England Reinsurance Company, No. 07-cv-4961 (2d Cir. Feb. 3, 2009).
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
Bit Parts
Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
One Overlooked Element of Executive Safety: Data Privacy
Executives have access to some of the company's most sensitive information, and they're increasingly being targeted by hackers looking to steal company secrets or to perpetrate cybercrimes.