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EPLI Part 2: Unique Coverage Issues

EPLI coverage forms present some unique coverage issues that ordinarily are not present under typical, general liability policies. These issues include those that arise under the claims made nature of many EPLI policies, the special trigger issues that are presented …

EPLI Part 1: Current Considerations

Ever since Harvey Weinstein became a top story, the discussion of sexual harassment and assault has become a topic that has exploded across the Internet and other media, resulting in scores of allegations and reports regarding other celebrities, public figures, …

Vehicle ‘Use’ Versus Vehicle ‘Operation’

Taking Another Look at What Can Trigger (or Exclude) Commercial Auto Coverage Most states have a “financial responsibility” law that requires all drivers—as well as corporate vehicle owners—to carry auto liability coverage in connection with their vehicles traveling on state, …

Sex Harassment Cases Require Thorough Investigations, Rarely Go to Trial

Recent attention surrounding sexual harassment claims in the entertainment industry highlight the exposure. Though cases rarely go to trial, a thorough investigation can aid in limiting damages, according to two insurance defense lawyers. In employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) claims, …

Defining the ‘Scope of Employment’

Utilizing Job Descriptions and Employer Policies to Determine Coverage for Employee Acts Allow employment lawyers everywhere to let you in on a secret: we love to kill trees. The more documentation, the better, when it comes to defending clients in …