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Court Curtails Forum Shopping: NJ Supreme Court's Sensient Decision Confirms Recent Trend of Other State Courts
April 30, 2008
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.
Insurer Claim Files: Privilege and Work-Product Protection
April 30, 2008
This article surveys some of the ways that courts have approached the issues of privilege and work product protection for insurer claim files.
Hurricane Katrina Case: LA Supreme Court Upholds Flood Exclusion
April 30, 2008
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.
Subprime Mortgages and D&O Coverage: Will Insurers Pay and for What?
April 30, 2008
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.
Hiring Assessment Tips and Tools: One Firm's Firsthand Experience
April 30, 2008
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.
Who's on Your Board?
April 30, 2008
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.
Seeking Financial Agility in the Face of Rapid Business Change: Survey Links Key Finance Challenges to Major Budgeting Pitfalls
April 30, 2008
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.
The Role of Law Firm Treasurer
April 30, 2008
Recently, we had the opportunity to spend time with two executives, Jeff Hohner, Treasurer for Kirkland &amp; Ellis, LLP and Rick Nietsch, Treasurer of White &amp; Case LLP. These two men are at the forefront of managing the increasingly complex and global fiscal requirements of today's leading law firms.
IP News
April 30, 2008
Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.
What Is Reasonable?
April 30, 2008
Several recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court have arguably tipped the scales toward alleged infringers involved in a patent battle.

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