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Georgia’s Latest Efforts at Tort Reform: SB 68 & SB 69 Reshape the Liability Landscape for Insurers and Policyholders Alike

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In a legislative whirlwind that has left Georgia’s legal landscape noticeably altered, Governor Brian Kemp recently signed into law two landmark tort reform bills—Senate Bill 68 (“SB 68”) and Senate Bill 69 (“SB 69”)—ushering...more

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Georgia Passes Tort Reform Package Signaling Important Shift in Future Litigation

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Georgia has enacted the most comprehensive tort reform legislation the state has seen in nearly 20 years. Passed during the 2025 Georgia legislative session, the legislation impacts multiple aspects of Georgia tort...more

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Effective Risk Management for Nursing Facilities: Insurance Insights on Retaliation Claims

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This is the first in a series of articles addressing critical issues in risk management and insurance for skilled nursing facilities. Owners and operators of skilled nursing facilities know that a claim or lawsuit against...more

Segal McCambridge

New York’s Grieving Families Act: Vetoed Again, but What’s Next?

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Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition....more

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Iowa Legislature Addresses "Phantom Damages" in New Bill

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Governor Reynolds signed a bill this week altering and clarifying the amount of damages a claimant may recover for medical expenses in a personal injury lawsuit. This new law remedies confusion that had arisen over time...more

Michigan Auto Law

Insurance Agent Negligence and the New Michigan Auto Insurance Law

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Now is not the time to be placing new limits on insurance agent liability. Think of insurance agents as the foot soldiers for the new Michigan auto insurance law. Insurance agents are now – more than ever before – tasked...more

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New insurance laws: a field day for policyholders?

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A raft of new legislation related to the insurance sector is due to come into force in the coming months that will usher in some of the most significant changes to the basic framework of commercial insurance law for a...more

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Damages for Late Payment of Insurance Claims – A Major Advance for Policyholders

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The late payment of insurance claims has been a particular problem for commercial policyholders for many years. Any business which is the target of multiple claims or criminal or regulatory investigations or proceedings, or...more

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