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As reported here, the first federal trial in the nationwide Chinese drywall controversy began on February 19th, 2010 in New Orleans, La.  That trial, involving defendant Taishan Gypsum, has now concluded and Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law have been submitted for consideration. 

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Read More Chinese Drywall – Second Bellwether Trial Complete

On March 1, 2010, the Florida Supreme Court heard oral argument in Rafael Vargas v. Enterprise Leasing Company, et al., SC08-2269.  The case challenges the application of a federal law that shields rental car companies from vicarious liability for accidents involving rental cars. 

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Read More Florida Supreme Court Considering Question of Rental Car Company Vicarious Liability

In Markerstudy Insurance Company Ltd and others v Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd [2010] EWCH 281 (Comm), Mr Justice Steele was asked to determine as a preliminary issue, amongst other things, the true construction of certain exclusion clauses in a number of claims handling agreements (the Agreements) between the four claimants and Endsleigh. 

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Read More UK: High Court Ruling Provides Guidance on Interpretation of Limitation and Exclusion Clauses

The New Jersey Appellate Division in William H. Hall Co. v. Harleysville Ins. Co. of NJ (October 13, 2009) reversed and remanded a trial court’s decision in a declaratory judgment action following summary judgment motions made by the parties. 

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Read More New Jersey Trial Court Cannot Apportion Defense Costs Based On Claimed Damages, But Must Apportion Based On The Reasonable Value Of The Legal Services Rendered In Defending The Respective Claims

According to the Houston Chronicle, U.S. District Judge David Hittner, who is presiding over R. Allen Stanford’s criminal proceeding, has ordered Lloyd’s of London to pay for the criminal defense attorneys defending Mr. Stanford and two other officers of his company who were recently indicted for allegedly running a $7 billion Ponzi scheme. 

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Read More Judge Orders Insurer to Cover R. Allen Stanford’s Defense Costs

The Liquidator of Midland Insurance Company moved to remand to state court a lawsuit asserted against Dunav Re to recover for claims billed to Dunav Re by Midland under certain reinsurance treaties. …
Read More Federal Court Enforces Service of Suit Provision in Reinsurance Treaties, Grants Liquidator’s Motion to Remand Lawsuit to State Court