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On a blast-furnace of a day when normally chilly San Francisco hit 96 degrees, the California Supreme Court enhanced its reputation as a trail-blazing institution on May 15 by giving gays and lesbians the right to marry. 'The California Constitution,' Chief Justice Ronald George wrote in the 4-3 ruling, 'properly must be interpreted to guarantee this basic civil right to all Californians, whether gay or heterosexual, and to same-sex couples as well as to opposite-sex couples.'
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In a rare win for a plaintiff alleging employment discrimination, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has held that a woman can bring a harassment claim for language not referring specifically to her.
Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.
When the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the Appellate Division's decision in <i>Sensient v. Allstate Insurance Company</i> last month, it provided a final seal of approval to what previously had been an ever-expanding scope of jurisdiction over the interpretation of insurance policies relating to possible coverage of environmental remediation within New Jersey's borders.
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This article surveys some of the ways that courts have approached the issues of privilege and work product protection for insurer claim files.
In a case the insurance industry has been closely monitoring, the Louisiana Supreme Court unanimously ruled that insurance policies with flood exclusions do not cover flood damage from the failure of man-made levees.
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As the wave of litigation related to subprime defaults builds momentum, the people and institutions targeted by that litigation are looking to their insurers for reimbursement of the costs of defending those actions and any resulting liabilities.
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If hiring the ideal candidates to support professional practice is presenting your firm with a daunting challenge, we suggest you consider using one of the available screening programs to test potential candidates for character elements that predict success within your organization.
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For companies of all sizes, the decisions made in the boardroom will affect how they operate and may ultimately determine success or failure. Whether in response to legislation or good business sense, the use of forensic accountants at the boardroom level will become more prevalent as management responds to the pressures for establishing controls aimed at preventing fraud.
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There is no doubt that current economic conditions are more challenging and unpredictable than ever. Those organizations that can muster the courage and the fortitude for incremental change can make huge strides in enhancing their agility and competitive advantage, particularly in times when the going gets tough for everyone.
