In the recently published case Bartel v. Chicago Title Insurance Company, a California appellate court reaffirmed longstanding California law on insurers’ broad duty to defend even in the face of complicated underlying facts,...more
8/26/2025
/ Appellate Courts ,
Bad Faith ,
California ,
Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Duty to Defend ,
Easements ,
Failure to Investigate ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Litigation ,
Liability Insurance ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Right of Way ,
Title Insurance
Since President Trump took office on January 20, 2025, the administration has implemented significant changes to U.S. trade policy, including most notably with respect to tariffs. Within weeks of taking office, the White...more
As of January 13, Southern California’s ongoing wildfires have reportedly destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Insured loss estimates exceed $25 billion, and the strong Santa Ana winds fanning the blazes are expected to...more
1/14/2025
/ California ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Denial of Insurance Coverage ,
Documentation ,
Homeowners ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Policy Terms ,
Property Damage ,
Risk Management ,
Wildfires