United States: Professional Negligence

The New Jersey Supreme Court, applying New Jersey law, has held that a capacity exclusion in a D&O policy barred coverage for claims asserted in two underlying actions alleging that a director of a pharmaceutical...

A unanimous Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, 608 U.S. ___ (May 14, 2026) just changed what every business that ships goods needs to know about who is responsible when something...

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision may fundamentally alter how certificate of merit statutes apply in federal courts, potentially eliminating long-standing procedural requirements that design professionals have relied upon to deter frivolous claims.

Participants in Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s retirement plan have filed a proposed class action under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The participants allege that Vanderbilt violated...

In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the United States Supreme Court held that state-law negligent hiring claims against freight brokers are not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (“FAAAA”).

Divorce proceedings involving significant or complex assets are rarely straightforward. Beyond the emotional and legal dimensions, these cases often hinge on a clear and defensible understanding of financial reality.

A New York appellate court recently reversed a lower court's summary judgment award in a rear-end collision case, establishing that a sudden stop on a highway without apparent reason can provide a non-negligent explanation for the trailing driver. The decision in Correa v. Cannon demonstrates how certain sudden stops differ from typical rear-end collision scenarios where the trailing driver is presumed negligent. This ruling offers critical guidance for defendants facing liability in highway rear-end accide

A U.S. District Court imposed over $100,000 in penalties against two lawyers for citing non-existent cases and fabricated quotations generated by AI in court briefs, while dismissing the plaintiff's action.

When purchasing property, understanding the full history of permits and remodels is crucial to avoiding costly surprises.