'Consent to Assignment' Clauses Held Unenforceable
June 01, 2016
After a loss, an insurance policy's consent-to-assignment clause is unenforceable. In fact, California, which had until recently been in the minority on this issue, now has corrected course.
Case Notes
June 01, 2016
Analysis and discussion of three pivotal rulings.
New York's Additional Insured Form Endorsement
June 01, 2016
Now, more than ever, lawyers drafting or reviewing contracts providing for additional insured liability coverage must closely review the underlying insurance policies providing such coverage.
Benefits and Risks of the Internet of Things
June 01, 2016
The buzz phrase "Internet of Things" is seemingly everywhere. What is it, what can it do for us, and what concerns does it present? More specifically, while the Internet of Things (IoT) presents tremendous opportunities for businesses, are there corresponding risks, or elements of the IoT that businesses should consider staying away from?
The Famous Dr. DeBakey and His Two Controversial Practices
June 01, 2016
As we noted last month, cardiac surgeon Michael DeBakey performed "overlapping surgeries," in which he moved from one operating room to another; and 2) He filmed many, if not all, of his procedures. Both of these practices have potential to impact the outcome of a medical malpractice claim.
Patent Venue Rule Remains the Same ' For Now
June 01, 2016
Outside of the patent litigation world, most people have probably never heard of Marshall, TX. However, patent litigants often find themselves defending patent infringement suits in Marshall and other remote locations, even though the litigant has virtually no connection to that jurisdiction.
The Famous Dr. DeBakey and His Two Controversial Practices
May 01, 2016
Recently, there has been a great deal of press, as well as litigation, involving two things: so-called "overlapping surgery," and requests by patients to record their encounters with their physicians and with their surgical procedures. Many years ago, a world-famous cardiac surgeon, at least anecdotally, did both things.