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The Role of Causation Analysis in the Insurance Appraisal Process
With the recent onslaught of hurricane claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the growing number of hurricane claims related to the 2008 phenomena that was Hurricane Ike, the importance of efficient, economical, and accurate resolution of property claims following natural disasters has become increasingly evident to courts, insurers, and policyholders alike. Enter the concept of appraisal and a long-established insurance clause routinely enforced by the tribunals. While insurance appraisal clauses are standard in many homeowners' policies, the manner in which they are utilized by insurers and policyholders ' and the way in which they are interpreted by the courts ' differs based upon the role an appraiser plays in interpreting causation.
Several courts recognize that an appraiser will properly take into account certain causation elements in assessing the loss amount. These courts insist that causation is a matter best left solely to the courts only when an insurer denies coverage. On the other side, several courts have also determined that causation questions never belong in an appraiser's loss determination, whether or not an insurer is denying coverage. Regardless of the outcome of this debate, the appraisal process will continue to be a critical tool in effectively resolving claims of the magnitude that these devastating events precipitate. The question for the courts (and key players such as insurers and policyholders) is the extent to which this tool should be used and the extent to which it will be allowed to cross into the jurisprudential boundaries of the court system.
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.
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.
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.
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.