The tragic events in Japan serve as a reminder of how fragile our lives and societies are.

Looking for a possible new strategy to protect yourself against patent infringement lawsuits filed by non-practicing entities (NPEs)?

The Ninth Circuit recently held in Hyundai Motor America v. National Union Fire Ins. Company of Pittsburgh, PA that third-party patent infringement claims against Hyundai gave rise to a duty to defend.

Farella's Insurance Recovery Group lawyers regularly collaborate with and learn from different players and functions within the insurance industry.

California Second District Court of Appeal severely limits consumer class actions based upon alleged unfair, unlawful or deceptive business practices under Business & Professions Code section 17200 et seq. and alleged false advertising under Business and Professions Code section 17500 et seq.

In a 7-2 vote last month, the United States Supreme Court announced that federal court plaintiffs would be required to state enough facts to state a claim for relief that is "plausible," not merely "conceivable," to survive a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).

Farella's Insurance Recovery Group lawyers regularly collaborate with and learn from different players and functions within the insurance industry.

Farella's Insurance Recovery Group lawyers regularly collaborate with and learn from different players and functions within the insurance industry.

Farella's Insurance Recovery Group lawyers regularly collaborate with and learn from different players and functions within the insurance industry.

Last week, the Ninth Circuit confirmed that men are equally entitled to protection under Title VII from a sexually abusive work environment.

Before worrying about an insurance claim, first ensure that you and your family, including pets and extended family, have their immediate needs met, particularly medical needs.

Companies Doing Business With State or Local Governments May Be Liable For Submitting False Claims If They Are Not In Compliance With Contract Terms When They Present An Invoice Or Payment Request To The Government

Farella's Insurance Recovery Group lawyers regularly collaborate with and learn from different players and functions within the insurance industry.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal, resolving a previously unanswered question in California, has drawn a bright line shielding company directors and officers from personal liability arising from creditor claims of breach of fiduciary duty.

The Supreme Court issued its much anticipated decision this week addressing the jurisdictional boundaries between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ("Corps") and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") in permitting activities that may constitute both a wetlands fill and a pollution discharge under the Clean Water Act ("CWA").

The California State Water Resources Control Board ("Board") has proposed a new policy that, if adopted, will have dramatic adverse impacts on pending water rights applications for diversions and water storage in five northern California counties.

How much of a typical large property claim (property, builders risk, business interruption, and extra expense losses in excess of $5,000,000) actually gets paid by insurance, and how long does it take to settle a large claim with an insurance company?

Farella's Insurance Recovery Group lawyers regularly collaborate with and learn from different players and functions within the insurance industry.

With 2011 coming to a close, we would like to take the opportunity to remind you of the unique tax environment which we are in, allowing for $5 million of lifetime gifts (per individual, $10 million per married couple) to be made tax-free.

The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is seeking comments on its latest draft of the proposed General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activities (General Permit).