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'Late Notice' under Liability Policies: California Law

Kirk A. Pasich

Liability insurance policies typically contain provisions requiring that an insured notify the insurance carrier "as soon as practicable" of a claim or loss that potentially might be covered by the policy. If there is any delay in providing notice, an insurance carrier may deny coverage, or at least reserve its right to deny coverage. However, there are many situations in which a delay in notice, even if not excusable, will not result in a loss of coverage.

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Challenging Postjudgment Garnishment Actions Against Insurers

Donald O. Johnson, Seth F. Kirby & Kristin H. Landis

Part One of this article discussed garnishment statutes and the potentially significant exposure to insurers created by postjudgment garnishment actions. This final installment addresses response strategies and substantive defenses.

IP News

Matthew Berkowitz

Highlights of the latest intellectual property news and cases from around the country.

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Taming the Tenant's Form of Lease: Common Landlord 'Fixes'

Myles Hannan

Part One of this article discussed some of the major landlord "fixes" often required when working from a tenant's form of lease, <i>i.e.</i>, remeasurement, rent, taxes, tenant self-help, default, mitigation, assignment, subordination, and estoppels. This conclusion continues the discussion with additional "fixes."

Danger Ahead

Cal R. Burnton

The word "caution" should be the watchword when taking on a dual The act of "defending the witness' interests" by taking on his/her limited representation may leave counsel with real ethical dilemmas and even perhaps a legitimate disqualification motion.

Practice Tip: Congress Expected to Strengthen Consumer Product Safety

Ali. A. Beydoun

With more than $2 trillion of imported products entering the United States every year, consumer product safety is receiving more attention than ever from the government, consumer protection groups, safety advocates, and the media.

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The Impact of the Internet on Strict Product Liability Law

Sarah L. Olson

Strict product liability emerged in the 1960s and 1970s as a potent force shaping the way product manufacturers do business in America. Although the relevant common law of each state has been modified from time to time since its inception, the basic parameters of the theory have been settled for some time. Now, however, market conditions are changing dramatically, and the law is likely to change with it.

Havana Central: Tort Liability and Holdover Tenants

Gerald M. Levine

A recent split decision by a New York appellate court upholding an incoming tenant's claim against a prior tenant for failing to vacate premises at the expiration of its lease has generated substantial comment and bewilderment in the real estate bar.

e-Commerce Docket Sheet

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