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Firm News Volume 3, Issue 1: Sep-06-2006 — Jaeckle Assists Buffalo City Mission Cornerstone Manor Project; Update on Corporate Governance; Jaeckle Opens Phoenix Office; Feature Practice E-Discovery and Records Management. More...
Coverage & Claims Newletter Volume 2 Issue 2: Oct-31-2003

E-Discovery Case Summary: Federal Court Orders Corporation to Pay: Jun-06-2008 — A recent opinion from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York highlights the paramount importance of corporate counsel's taking a proactive and hands-on approach to managing electronic discovery at the earliest suggestion of a litigated dispute. In Treppel v. Biovail Corporation, the court authorized the plaintiff to conduct, at the defendants' expense, a "thorough forensic examination" of a laptop computer used by Biovail's Chairman and CEO based on what the court found More...
Litigation Case Summary: NYS High Court Holds Insurers Liable for "Conseque: Feb-22-2008 — In two strongly-worded, decisions, each with a sharp dissent, the New York Court of Appeals on February 19, 2008 effectively expanded the scope of damages recoverable under a commercial property insurance policy. More...
Litigation Case Summary: Federal Court Expands Mold Exclusion: Feb-26-2007 — Jaeckle Fleischmann recently represented State Farm Fire and Casualty Company in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, where the court issued a precedent setting ruling in regard to insurance coverage for a homeowner's mold claim. More...

Change in New York State Insurance Law Now Requires Showing of Prejudice: Sep-03-2008 — On July 21, 2008, New York state Governor David Paterson signed into law a Bill that will shift the tide of insurance law firmly in favor of the policyholder. Commonly referred to as the "No Prejudice" law, New York Insurance Law § 3420 will now permit claimants in personal injury or wrongful death suits to file a claim directly against an a defendant insurance company to challenge a disclaimer based on failure to provide timely notice. Effective Jan. 17, 2009 the legislation, provides polic More...
Litigation Alert: Amendment to New York General Obligations Law 15-108: Jul-30-2007 — On June 4th, 2007, the New York State Legislature amended General Obligations Law § 15-108 in hopes of encouraging plaintiffs in multi-defendant actions to voluntarily discontinue their claims when it becomes apparent that one of several defendants is not likely to be held liable at trial. The stated goal is to reduce the litigation costs of the apparently blameless defendant, as well as to eliminate needless summary judgment practice by admittedly non-responsible defendants. More...
Litigation Alert - New York State Scaffold Law: Apr-13-2005
Litigation Alert - Class Action Fairness Act of 2005: Feb-28-2005