Outbreaks of food contamination, most recently Chipotle's E. coli outbreak, garner not only media attention but also a flood of class actions, shareholder derivative suits and criminal investigations.

The subprime mortgage crisis implicates billions of dollars in directors and officers insurance coverage.

Insurance policies often are acquired and then put in a drawer. But there are important steps that policyholders should take to help maximize the value of their insurance coverage.

Insurance is a strange business. The less promised product insurance companies deliver, and the more slowly they deliver it, the more money they make. The "product" in question is not insurance policies, but payouts on claims

Last week, the New York Times reported that "the $77 billion solar industry is facing a quality crisis just as solar panels are on the verge of widespread adoption."

Maximize recovery under your claims-made insurance policy by determining what constitutes a "related claim".

Cyber risks should have directors and officers thinking beyond cyber-specific policies that cover their companies.

While high-profile cyber breaches of major government and corporate databases continue to dominate headlines, less consideration has been paid to the ever-increasing cyber risks associated with the use of personal mobile devices and their apps, including those connected to social media.

Getting claims paid can be difficult and often, the larger the claim, the more difficult it can be. In many cases, it seems like there is an invisible "seven-digit" exclusion written into all insurance policies.

Over the last several years, the world's leading arbitral institutions have adopted new rules, recognizing that the growth in international arbitration has been accompanied by the increasing complexity and sophistication of disputes.

Pennsylvania policyholders can more confidently challenge insurance companies' denials of faulty workmanship claims following the Pennsylvania Superior Court's recent opinion in Indalex Inc. v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, 2013 Pa. Super 311 (Dec. 3, 2013).

With the legalization for medical use in 21 states, and for adult use in Colorado, Washington, Alaska and the District of Columbia (and Oregon, effective July 1, 2015), the cannabis industry is said to be the fastest growing industry in the United States.

Employers beware. On January 1, 2009, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 ("ADAAA") will create new challenges for employers as more employees will be considered "disabled." If employers do not take protective measures, these new changes could expose them to additional enforcement actions and lawsuits.

Counterfeiting continues to escalate, with counterfeiters manufacturing everything from machine parts to pharmaceuticals. Trademark owners constantly seek new methods to combat the counterfeiting of their brands, since despite the efforts of Customs, counterfeit goods continue to flood the marketplace.

Trademark counterfeiting has assumed staggering proportions and is the cause of monumental loss to owners of trademarks.

Transfers of a controlling interest in a real property entity will be subject to recordation and transfer taxes in the same manner that transfers of real property are taxed.

Much of the Northeast was not fully prepared for Superstorm Sandy, and its effects will linger for some time.

Given the jump in insolvencies and bankruptcy filings due to the moribund economy, insurance claims again are becoming a focal point for the administration of debtor assets and liabilities.

After major construction accidents, developers and contractors understandably shift into high gear in an effort to get the project moving forward again.

Cyber risks should have directors and officers thinking beyond specialty cyber coverage that covers their companies' first-party losses and third-party liabilities.