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Construction Defects Are Not Covered Property Damage in Commercial Liability Policy

Insurance Journal

A home builder is not covered under the property damage coverage in its commercial liability policy for construction defects for which it was responsible. A three-judge panel of the Massachusetts Appeals Court has held for the first time that “construction …

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The Scoop On The Fifth Circuit’s Ruling Against Blue Bell Ice Cream

Hunton Andrews Kurth

As reported on Hunton’s Insurance Recovery Blog , the Fifth Circuit recently held that Blue Bell Creameries’ commercial general liability (CGL) insurers do not have a duty to defend the ice cream company in a shareholder lawsuit, which arose from a Listeria outbreak.

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The Beat Doesn’t Go On as Lawsuits Hit Hospitality Industry for Copyright Infringement

Distinguished

Penalties can vary from $750 to $30,000 per song in statutory damages and up to $150,000 per song if a jury determines the copyright infringement was “willful,” plus attorney fees. According to an article on Music Business Worldwide, the number of infringements could expose Marriott to statutory damages of up to $140 million.

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Recall Roundup: June

Hunton Andrews Kurth

The shareholder suit named Blue Bell as a nominal defendant and sought declaratory relief, an award of damages to Blue Bell, disgorgement and cancellation of the defendants’ stock in Blue Bell, and an order for the company to implement policies and procedures to maintain adequate operational controls.

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Cannabis Industry Prospects Brighten;Risks, Challenges Remain

Triple-I: Workers Compensation

The CLAIM Act would let these businesses obtain insurance to cover the same risks of theft, damage, injury, loss, and liability as all other businesses. Easier to operate Passage of these laws would make it easier for cannabis-related businesses to operate.

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Recall Roundup: August

Hunton Andrews Kurth

seeking to avoid coverage under commercial general liability policies for a derivative lawsuit against Blue Bell’s directors and officers arising out of a 2015 Listeria outbreak that resulted in a nationwide recall of ice cream products. We will continue to monitor this case for further developments.