Federal agencies are continuing to prioritize and ramp up enforcement of whistleblower protection rules, underscoring the need for all companies – both public and private – to undertake routine compliance reviews.

A Texas federal court, applying Texas law, has held that an insurer owed no duty to defend a property management company against a homeowners association’s lawsuit because the claim arose solely...

Applying Indiana state law, the Indiana Court of Appeals has held that a breach of contract exclusion did not preclude a duty to defend under an employment practices liability policy because some of the underlying allegations may have involved wrongful employment acts that extended beyond a breach of an employment contract...

A New York intermediate appellate court, applying New York law, has held that an insurer had no coverage obligation for a third lawsuit filed against its insured that was deemed related to two earlier lawsuits that were filed prior to its coverage period.

The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, applying New Jersey law, held that a bad faith claim against an insurer must be dismissed when it is rooted in the same conduct as the breach of contract claim, absent additional factual predicates.

The United States District Court for the District of Montana, applying Montana law, held on summary judgment that claims-made Petroleum Industry Insurance Coverage...

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a critical 90-day threshold triggers significant coordination restrictions for political advertising. Organizations running grassroots lobbying campaigns and paid advertisements must navigate complex federal rules that could transform their communications into prohibited campaign contributions. Understanding these coordination requirements is essential for corporations, PACs, and advocacy groups seeking to maintain compliant political engagement strategies.

As published in the Federal Register on January 30, 2025, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) has followed the statutory dictates and raised the federal individual contribution limits to account for inflation.

A Delaware Superior Court examined whether a D&O policy's bump-up clause barred coverage for a settlement arising from shareholder claims that merger consideration was inadequate. The court analyzed whether the settlement payment, distributed on a per-share basis to former shareholders, constituted additional merger consideration or compensation for litigation risk.

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, applying Pennsylvania law, has held that an insurer was not liable as garnishee in a claimant's proceeding to collect a default judgment against an insured law firm.

A federal district court in Utah ruled that a liability insurer had no duty to defend toxic exposure and misrepresentation claims under commercial general liability, umbrella, and employment practices liability policies...

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, applying Missouri law, affirmed dismissal of a court-appointed receiver’s claims against an insurer seeking coverage for the receivership action, holding that the receiver’s demands for coverage did not constitute a “Claim” against an insured, nor did the receiver adequately allege covered “Loss.”

The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, applying South Carolina law, has held that a property damage exclusion did not bar coverage...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, applying Indiana law, held that an excess liability insurer did not breach any duty where it refused to defend an insured or attend mediation on behalf of an insured where the insured had not exhausted its primary insurance.

On June 24, 2026, in a non-precedential opinion, the Third Circuit revived claims asserted by Michael Huckabee, former Arkansas governor, regarding social media posts that improperly claimed...

The Colorado Court of Appeals (Division VI), applying Colorado law, partially affirmed a trial court decision dismissing an action seeking insurance coverage for COVID‑19 related losses.

The Ninth Circuit, applying California law, has held that there is no coverage under a D&O policy for an arbitration award comprised of funds previously loaned to the insured...

Radio and television station employment units (SEUs) located in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Delaware, and Pennsylvania with five or more full-time employees must prepare by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, an annual EEO Public File Report (PFR).

On February 6, 2025, the FCC Enforcement Bureau published an Enforcement Advisory reminding radio broadcasters of their disclosure obligations in connection with artist participation at radio station events or festivals.

On Tuesday, October 14, CTIA hosted ConnectMobile as part of this year's Mobile World Congress in Las Vegas. The event brought together stakeholders from across the messaging...