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Cargo Loss and Damage Liability in eVTOL and UAV Transportation

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or, colloquially, drones) are increasingly being integrated into supply chains. ...more

Woodruff Sawyer

What’s the Latest on Drone Insurance?

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It’s been nearly a decade since drones first burst onto the scene. Drones used to be something many of us initially considered too high-tech for ordinary aviation hobbyists and associated them more with military applications....more

Pillsbury - Policyholder Pulse blog

Environmental Closure Costs Are Covered! (And Are Not Ordinary Costs of Doing Business)

Insurers have recently argued that environmental property damage claims for “closure” costs arising out of historic pollution are not covered, because the claimed damages are just “ordinary costs of doing business.”...more

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Santa Hurries Down CGL Carriers’ Chimneys – Court Finds Drones are Aircraft and Excluded in Important New Coverage Decision

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In what is believed to be a first-of-its-kind decision, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California recently issued an opinion denying coverage for a personal injury lawsuit against a drone operator based...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Drone Accident Excluded Under CGL Policy's Aircraft Exclusion

In Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Co. v. Hollycal Production, Inc., Hollycal Production, Inc., was retained to take aerial photographs of a wedding that took place in April 2016. During the wedding, a drone operated by a...more

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CGL and Aviation Insurers: Filling Gaps or Staking Space in the Race for Drones

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Insurers searching for new sources of premium have increasingly looked to drones. But one question has dominated the conversation: who will benefit: the aviation market or traditional general liability insurers? Recent...more

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New, Relaxed Regulations Make Drone Use on Construction Projects Easier

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently introduced relaxed regulations concerning the use of drones for commercial purposes. The new regulations could have a significant impact on drone usage in the construction...more

Blank Rome LLP

The Use of Drones in the Construction Industry: Are You Prepared?

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Action Item: Anyone in the construction industry who is using drones in their business (or allowing contractors to use drones on their property) must be aware of the applicable laws and regulations, and should also check on...more

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Issues Arising from Drones on College Campuses: Are You Prepared?

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Action Item: Colleges and universities must give careful consideration as to how drones are being used, regulated, and/or restricted, so as not to run afoul of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In addition,...more

Baker Donelson

Using Drones On Your Construction Project - Are You Ready?

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There are many potential uses for drones in the construction industry, such as for site selection, surveying, and real-time work inspections. If you are thinking about using a drone in your construction operations, there are...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

On the Eleventh Day of Privacy, the Drones Brought to Me…..

..new insurance coverage endorsements - A few days ago, media outlets released a video of a kangaroo knocking a drone out of the sky. Apparently, this “privacy loving” kangaroo was less than pleased with the...more

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