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New York’s Highest Court Requires Direct Privity of Contract Between Named Insured and Purported Additional Insured | Alert

On March 27, 2018, the New York Court of Appeals strictly interpreted the language of a policy’s additional insured endorsement…

Partner Heidi Minuskin Featured in CIANJ Commerce Magazine | News

Coughlin Midlige & Garland Partner Heidi Minuskin was featured in CIANJ’s Commerce Magazine’s Annual Environmental Business Roundtable, April 2018 edition. Heidi commented on New…

New York’s High Court Rejects “Unavailability Rule” for Pro Rata Longtail Allocations | Alert

In a significant victory for insurers, on March 27, 2018, the New York Court of Appeals held that policyholders are…

James Wyse will present a workshop session entitled “Tools to Firm Up Landowner Commitments” | Event

On March 2, 2018, James Wyse will present a workshop session entitled “Tools to Firm Up Landowner Commitments” at the…

James Wyse will speak at a roundtable discussion sponsored by the Land Protection Cooperative Group | Event

James Wyse will speak on January 30, 2018 at a roundtable discussion sponsored by the Land Protection Cooperative Group, an…

Lorraine M. Armenti to speak at a seminar entitled "Hot Button Issues in Insurance Law: 2018." | Event

Lorraine M. Armenti to speak at a seminar entitled “Hot Button Issues in Insurance Law: 2018.” This seminar is presented…

James Wyse will speak on December 7, 2017 at a roundtable discussion sponsored by the Land Protection Cooperative Group | Event

James Wyse will speak on December 7, 2017 at a roundtable discussion sponsored by the Land Protection Cooperative Group, an…

NJDEP Proposes New Rules for Underground Storage Tanks | Alert

New amendments raise the question if the storage of materials in Underground Storage Tanks just got more costly in New…

New Jersey Appellate Division Modifies Manifestation Analysis | Publication

On October 12, 2017, the New Jersey Appellate Division in Air Master & Cooling, Inc. v. Selective Ins. Co., et…

Connecticut Supreme Court to Review “Unavailability Exception” and Other Significant Asbestos-Related Coverage Issues | Alert

On October 18, 2017, the Connecticut Supreme Court granted petitions to review the “unavailability exception” and other significant asbestos coverage…

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Self-Interest or Ill-Will Not Required For Bad Faith Claim | Alert

On September 28, 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court considered, as an issue of first impression, the requirements for proving a…

An Analysis of Policyholder Defenses to An Insurer’s Rescission Claim | Publication

In a recent Summary Order in Cont’l Cas. Co. v. Boughton, Case No. 16-2384 (June 5, 2017), the United States…

Upcoming New Jersey Choice of Law Decision for Long-Tail Claims | Alert

Insurance coverage disputes frequently implicate choice of law determinations where national distribution of manufactured products results in potential claims in…

Upcoming New Jersey Choice of Law Decision for Long-Tail Claims | Publication

Insurance coverage disputes frequently implicate choice of law determinations where national distribution of manufactured products results in potential claims in…

Second Circuit Provides First Significant Application Of Viking Pump | Alert

On July 18, 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit provided the first significant appellate application…

First Department Holds That Additional Insured Is Not Subject to Self-Insured Retention | Alert

On June 13, 2017, New York’s Appellate Division, First Department, issued its much awaited opinion in Arch Insurance Company v.…

Leading Women Entrepreneurs Announces 2017 Honorees | News

Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP warmly congratulates our distinguished Managing Partner, Suzanne C. Midlige, Esq. for being selected by “Leading…

Washington Supreme Court Applies Efficient Proximate Cause to General Liability Policy | Publication

The Washington Supreme Court recently held—despite recognizing that a pollution exclusion on its face excluded coverage under a liability policy—that…

New York Court of Appeals Narrowly Construes “Caused By” Language In Additional Insured Endorsement | Alert

In a highly anticipated decision, the New York Court of Appeals has held that the phrase “liability for ‘bodily injury’……

District Court Holds No Coverage for School That Knew Teacher Was Abusing Students | Alert

On June 1, 2017, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey granted summary judgment in favor…

Actual-Injury Rule Dictates Multiple Occurrences in Minnesota for Sexual Abuse Claims | Publication

In a recent decision, Diocese of Duluth v. Liberty Mutual Group, ADV 16-5012 (Mar 30, 2017), the United States Bankruptcy…

New York Court of Appeals Hears Argument Regarding “Caused By” Language | Alert

On April 26, 2017, the New York Court of Appeals heard oral argument in the  Burlington Insurance Co. v. New…

Hackensack River Expected to be Named Superfund Site | Alert

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) investigation into the lower Hackensack River is continuing.  Indeed, the USEPA is likely to…

Connecticut Appellate Court Issues Wide-Ranging And Mixed Decision Regarding Asbestos Insurance Coverage | Alert

In a wide-ranging and detailed opinion spanning more than 200 pages, the Connecticut Appellate Court addressed a multitude of issues…

Access Issues During Environmental Investigations/Remediation | Publication

Property access issues frequently arise in environmental matters.   A client may be conducting an investigation on its property and detect…