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Case Briefs
Multiple Unfair Practices Regarding One Claim Are Not a 'General Business Practice'
In Bacewicz, et al., v. NGM Ins. Co., et al., 3:08-cv-01530 (D. Conn. June 30, 2009), the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut recently granted, in part, an insurer's motion to dismiss on the basis that the insured could not prove a violation of the Connecticut Unfair Insurance/Trade Practices Acts because allegations of multiple unfair practices in dealing with a single insurance claim are not sufficient to constitute a “general business practice.”
The insured plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against their insurer alleging breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unfair and deceptive practices in violation of the Connecticut Unfair Insurance Practices Act (“CUIPA,” Conn. Gen. Stat. ' 38a-816) as a result of the insurer's denial of coverage for damage to the basement walls in the plaintiffs' home. The insureds alleged that the insurer engaged in dishonest conduct that was aimed at delaying the response to plaintiffs' insurance claim to create an “untimely filing” defense and thus bar any action against the insurer. The insurer moved to dismiss the bad faith and CUIPA counts.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.