U.S. Department of Labor Publishes New Rule for Employee/Independent Contractor Classification
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published [...]
Court Issues Sanctions for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Filings
Earlier this month, a Missouri-based company was sanctioned by an [...]
California Department of Motor Vehicles Suspends Cruise LLC’s Permit for Operation of Autonomous Vehicles Throughout California
On October 24, 2023, the California Department of Motor Vehicles [...]
New California Law to Take Effect Banning Non-Disclosure of “Junk Fees”
On July 1, 2024, California Senate Bill 478 (“SB 478’”), [...]
California Court Of Appeal Addresses Policy Language Concerning Separate Annual Periods For Policies Longer Than 1 Year But Less Than 2 Years
The California Court of Appeal recently handed down an opinion [...]
IFCA Exposure for Insurers in Washington State Increases as the Court of Appeals Recognizes Noneconomic Damages as Actual Damages: Beasley v. GEICO General Insurance Company
In a matter of first impression, the Washington Court of [...]
California Appellate Court Rules for Restaurant in COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Action
The California Court of Appeal, Second District, has recently held [...]
The New Year Brings Increased Damage Caps in California in Medial Malpractice Cases
In 1975, California enacted the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act [...]
First Major Law Enforcement Action Taken After the Collapse of FTX
On Monday, December 12, 2022, the Royal Bahamas Police Force [...]
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Coinbase’s Petition for Certiorari Regarding Stays of Litigation Pending Appeal on Motions to Compel Arbitration
On Friday, December 9, 2022, the United States Supreme Court [...]