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8.29.23

Next Steps For Insurers After Ky. OKs Early 3rd-Party Claims

Jason Reichlyn authored the Law360 Expert Analysis article, "Next Steps For Insurers After Ky. OKs Early 3rd-Party Claims." In the article, Reichlyn breaks down the decision in the case Estate of…

12.15.20

Why selecting diverse law firms makes sense for insurers

Sean Griffin, Washington, D.C.-based Member in Dykema’s Commercial Litigation practice, authored the PropertyCasualty360 article, “Why selecting diverse law firms makes sense for insurers.” In the…

10.01.20

“Allocation, Allocation, Allocation!”

Tom Alleman, Dallas-based Member and Co-Director of Dykema’s Insurance Industry Group, wrote the American College of Coverage Counsel Newsletter article, “Allocation, Allocation, Allocation!,” which…

Blog Posts 28 results

4.25.24

Sixth Circuit Holds Under Michigan Law That Insurer May Recoup Defense Costs Paid Subject to a Reservation of Rights Without Express Policy Language Authorizing Reimbursement

The Sixth Circuit has held under Michigan law that a reservation of rights letter including a right to reimbursement was sufficient to entitle an insurer to recoup defense costs paid when the insurer…

9.21.23

First Circuit Strictly Enforces Claims Made and Reported Policy Terms and Finds Actual Notice of Claim Insufficient to Excuse Failure to Comply With Notice Requirements

The First Circuit has held, under Massachusetts law, that an insurer’s actual knowledge of a claim does not excuse the insured from reporting the claim to the insurer as required by the…

7.24.23

Eleventh Circuit Holds That Georgia Law Does Not Require Reimbursement of Defense Costs Paid Subject to a Reservation of Rights Absent Policy Language Requiring Reimbursement

The Eleventh Circuit has held, in a matter of first impression under Georgia law, that a reservation of rights letter including a right to reimbursement did not entitle insurers to reimbursement of…

Dykema Litigation Institute Webinars 1 result

11.28.18

Natural Disasters: Concurrent Causation and its Impact on Commercial Property and Liability Coverage

In 2017, natural disasters caused $306 billion in total damage across the United States – the largest amount for any single year. Three devastating hurricanes and multiple wildfires all contributed to…

Legal Alerts 18 results

4.19.24

Insurance Bad Faith Report, April 2024

Dykema is pleased to present its April 2024 Insurance Bad Faith Report, reviewing notable bad faith decisions issued nationwide in the first quarter of this year. All of the quarterly Reports, along…

1.18.24

Insurance Bad Faith Report, January 2024

Dykema’s nationally recognized insurance practice is pleased to present its January 2024 Insurance Bad Faith Report. All of the quarterly Reports, along with complete copies of the decisions reviewed,…

10.19.23

Insurance Bad Faith Report, October 2023

Dykema’s nationally recognized insurance practice is pleased to present its October 2023 Insurance Bad Faith Report. All of the quarterly Reports, along with complete copies of the decisions reviewed,…

Podcasts 1 result

2.27.24

What cannabis operators need to know about properly insuring their business

A combination of regulatory hurdles, limited market options, and the unique risks associated with the industry has made it challenging for cannabis companies in Michigan to secure comprehensive and…

Press Mentions 31 results

1.19.24

"Proposed $350B Federal Reinsurance Program Draws Scrutiny"

Tom Alleman was quoted in the Law360 article, "Proposed $350B Federal Reinsurance Program Draws Scrutiny."

9.22.23

"Looming NFIP Lapse Threatens Coverage, Housing Market"

Tom Alleman was quoted in Law360.

8.04.23

Tom Alleman Quoted in Law360 Regarding National Flood Insurance Program

Tom Alleman was quoted in the Law360 article, "Vermont Flooding Shows How Rising Risk May Strain NFIP."

Press Releases 89 results

1.10.24

Dykema Elects 11 New Members

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced that its Executive Board elected 11 new members to the firm effective January 1, 2024.

11.02.23

Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2024 Best Law Firms list, and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

9.18.23

15 Dykema Attorneys Named to Texas Super Lawyers List for 2023

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 15 of its Texas-based attorneys—from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.…

Speaking Engagements 8 results

5.18.22

2022 IADC Midwest Regional Meeting

Lori McAllister will host the 2022 IADC Midwest Regional Meeting on May 18, 2022, in Detroit, Michigan. The event will feature a tour of The Damon J. Keith Collection at Wayne State University’s…

12.09.21

What is Privileged? An Examination of the Erosion of the Attorney-Client and Work-Product Privileges, DRI 2021 Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium

Sean Griffin will present in DRI’s 2021 Insurance Coverage and Practice Symposium in the session, “What is Privileged? An Examination of the Erosion of the Attorney-Client and Work-Product…

10.26.17

Trying to Reason with Hurricane Season: Response and Recovery to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria

The hurricanes encountered thus far in 2017 in the U.S. – Harvey, Irma and Maria – will be remembered for their intensity and for the extensive damage they have inflicted. Recovering from the…

Webinars 5 results

4.11.23

Sources of D&O Liability

Tom Judge served as a featured presenter for PLUS D&O University Spring Session. Judge's presentation, "Sources of D&O Liability," reviewed statutes and common law governing directors and officers…

9.28.21

Diversity and Inclusion, 2021 Defense Research Institute (DRI) - International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Virtual Insurance Roundtable

Sean Griffin will serve as a featured speaker at the Defense Research Institute (DRI) - International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Virtual Insurance Roundtable on September 28, 2021

4.30.21

The Developing Crisis of Bodily Injury from Vaping, Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager Association 35th Annual Conference

Tom Alleman, Dallas-based member of Dykema’s Litigation Department and Co-Director of the firm’s Insurance Industry Group, served as a featured presenter in the Environmental & Emerging Claim Manager…