By reviewing data over a number of quarters, the author notes trends that are occurring in specific sectors of the equipment leasing industry.
February 27, 2009Edward Castagna
This article discusses several items on the Article 9 Joint Review Committee's agenda that could result in amendments to UCC Article 9, certain secured transactions provisions of UCC Article 8 and the official comments.
February 27, 2009Alan M. Christenfeld and Shephard W. MelzerWho's doing what; who's going where.
February 27, 2009ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |This article explores two aspects of attorney compensation: first, the standards of evaluation, and second, the compensation decisions based upon these standards.
February 27, 2009Joel A. RoseLawyers constantly face ethical snares on the use of and accounting for client trust accounts.
February 27, 2009Edward PollRecent rulings of importance to you and your practice.
February 27, 2009ALM Staff | Law Journal Newsletters |This article explores the boundaries of the follow-the-fortunes doctrine. Does it have any limits? Does a cedent have carte blanche to impose its claims decisions and allocations of claims settlements upon a reinsurer without question? Do the answers to the questions depend upon whether the dispute is before a court or an arbitration panel?
February 27, 2009John M. Nonna and Victoria L. MelcherAn insurer has a duty to defend a claim that is arguably within the policy's coverage. While some courts look solely to the complaint to determine the existence of a duty to defend, other courts consider extrinsic facts. This article discusses the parameters of the duty to defend, and identifies the evidence to be considered in analyzing that duty.
February 27, 2009Lewis E. Hassett and Jason T. CummingsA federal judge in Newark, NJ, has approved a $69 million settlement in a class action accusing leading insurance brokers of conspiring with carriers to manipulate the market.
February 27, 2009Mary Pat GallagherIn a blow for insurers and contrary to the weight of authority in multiple other juridictions, the California Court of Appeals for the Fourth District recently reversed the trial court on its so-called "no stacking rule" and affirmed the trial court in its "all sums" liability allocation.
February 27, 2009Kim V. Marrkand and Wynter N. Lavier