This blog post discusses the Ninth Circuit's recently issued decision on the friction between admiralty jurisdiction and bankruptcy jurisdiction in cases involving seized vessels.
Read moreOur latest blog post discusses a recent outcome of a master plan designation between the Port of New Orleans and the City of New Orleans. The issue at hand went beyond a traditional zoning dispute and encompassed constitutional conflicts between the Port and the City.
Read moreOur latest blog post discusses a common occurrence in recent weather-related first-party litigation, involving the inclusion in a lawsuit of local or independent adjusters or consultants in a claim. Among other impacts, their inclusion prevents insurers from removing a state-filed case to federal court.
Read moreAlthough by industry standards a small damages case, USAA Texas Lloyds Company v. Menchaca certainly casts a large shadow in the insurance world. The Texas Supreme Court's decision in December 2017 to rehear the long running bad faith dispute has the potential to significantly impact future bad faith litigation in the State of Texas.
Read moreOur latest blog post examines issues surrounding creditor and debtor rights related to the enforcement of judgments against LLCs, including the charging order statute, a judgment creditor's right to information, rights against single member LLCs and the effect of a bankruptcy filing.
Read moreAccidents can happen on job sites. When they do, lawsuits often follow. This blog post explores the question of who bears financial responsibility when a loss occurs and key considerations when negotiating the terms of a work agreement.
Read moreThe latest bulletins issued by the TDI are of potential interest to property insurers.
Read moreRead more about the latest two bulletins issued by the TDI that are of potential interest to property insurers.
Read moreA fresh look at the claim adjusting standards and regulations in both Louisiana and Texas, including new bulletins and advisories that have been issued in Hurricane Harvey’s wake.
Read moreA summary of the Texas Supreme Court's advisory meant to assist residents of Texas counties affected by the hurricane.
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