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February 25, 2026
Fla. Court Blocks Doctor Dispensing Rules For Worker Claims

A Florida panel on Wednesday set aside a state agency's proposed rules that would include doctors in a workers' compensation law that gives patients an "absolute choice" over which pharmacist can fill their prescriptions, saying the proposals go beyond what lawmakers intended.
February 25, 2026
9th Circ. Nixes ID Theft Sentence In Medicare Fraud Case

The Ninth Circuit ordered resentencing of a defendant in a case over a $24 million scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare for power wheelchairs and wheelchair repair, finding evidence presented at trial did not support her conviction by a jury on two aggravated identity theft charges.
February 25, 2026
NJ Transit Allowed To Pick Horizon Over Aetna, Panel Finds

New Jersey Transit Corp.'s award of a health benefits administration contract to Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey was not unreasonable despite the proposal being more expensive than one submitted by Aetna, a state appeals panel found Wednesday.
February 25, 2026
Centene Says Filed Rate Doctrine Dooms RICO, Fraud Claims

Centene Corp. urged an Illinois federal judge Tuesday to grant it partial judgment in a proposed class action by patients alleging the company violated racketeering laws and cheated them out of billions with bogus policies, arguing the filed rate doctrine bars the refunds they seek for alleged overcharges.
February 25, 2026
Conn. Insurance Chief Fights Intervention In Liquidation Row

Connecticut's interim insurance commissioner urged a state court not to allow a pair of universal life policyholders that are over a $300,000 cap on death benefits to intervene in his plan to liquidate a struggling insurer, saying they are seeking an inequitable premium holiday on their policies.
February 25, 2026
Landowner Says Insurer Must Cover $1.3M Easement Dispute

A San Diego landowner said a Liberty Mutual insurer must cover an easement interference suit that resulted in a $1.3 million award against it, telling a California federal court that the insurer wrongfully denied a valid claim for defense and indemnity coverage.
February 24, 2026
Ariz., Calif. Lead Suit Over 'Senseless' HHS Vaccine Overhaul

Arizona and California are leading a coalition of states challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision to cut vaccine recommendations for American children, alleging in a lawsuit Tuesday that the "unprecedented attack" stems from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "unscientific hostility to vaccines."
February 24, 2026
Insurance Row Judge Unsure If Co. Distinct From Owner

A North Carolina federal judge seemed perplexed by an argument making a distinction between a sole proprietorship and the person who owns it, telling an attorney for a young woman trying to collect a $10 million judgment from an insurer in her underlying sex abuse case that the entity "doesn't seem to legally exist."
February 24, 2026
Insurer Can't Cap Pizza Chain's Cyberattack Payout At $250K

A cyber insurer can't rely on a ransomware endorsement to limit Cicis Pizza's claim for coverage of a cyber extortion event to $250,000, a Texas federal court has ruled, saying the policy's $3 million limits are still in play.
February 24, 2026
Ariz. Bill To Limit 'No Surprises' Arbitration Offers Put On Hold

A powerful Arizona state lawmaker this week agreed to pause his proposal to establish limits on how much medical providers can seek under the No Surprises Act arbitration system, saying the legislation needs more work and he'll bring it back next year.
February 24, 2026
United Wants Partial Fraud Suit Win Against Billing Co.

TeamHealth has been submitting fraudulent claims to get UnitedHealthcare to overpay it by more than $100 million, the insurer argued as it asked a Tennessee federal judge to grant it a partial early win in its suit against the emergency room staffing and billing company.
February 24, 2026
NC Justices Toss Lindberg's Bid To Stall $526M Judgment

North Carolina's top court Tuesday tossed a petition and motion to stay by embattled insurance mogul Greg Lindberg that challenged a $526 million judgment and arrest warrant against him, just one day after he filed the motions on his own behalf.
February 24, 2026
NC Firm Says Insurers Shirked Coverage For Forgery Loss

A North Carolina law firm has sued its insurers over coverage for nearly $130,000 it lost as a result of a forged cashier's check and related wire transfer, saying the carriers wrongfully denied coverage despite ample evidence supporting its claim.
February 23, 2026
Chubb Unit Can't Duck $3M Oil Well Injury Overpayment Claim

A Chubb unit can't escape an insurer's counterclaim seeking to recoup $3 million it paid to settle an oil well injury suit, a Texas federal court ruled, saying the other carrier adequately alleged a well-site director accused of fostering an unsafe work environment was an employee of Chubb's insured.
February 23, 2026
Insurer Found In Breach Of Duty In Timeshare Exit Co. Case

Insurer RSUI Indemnity Co. Inc. breached its duty to defend timeshare exit company Reed Hein & Associates LLC from class claims that it engaged in deceptive practices and defrauded customers, a Washington federal judge said in a mixed summary judgment ruling.
February 23, 2026
DAC Beachcroft Expands US Footprint With New Miami Office

DAC Beachcroft LLP announced Monday that it is opening an office in Miami and has added new insurance coverage teams there and in Los Angeles.
February 23, 2026
AIG Insurer Can't Avoid Fla. Condo's $3.8M Plumbing Suit

An AIG unit can't escape a Florida condominium association's suit seeking $3.8 million for plumbing damage, a federal court ruled, saying there is a factual dispute regarding whether the insurer was prejudiced by the association's untimely notice of loss.
February 23, 2026
Supreme Court Won't Review NRA's Qualified Immunity Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand a Second Circuit ruling shielding a former New York regulator from personal liability for her campaign against the National Rifle Association, passing over a question on when obvious constitutional violations supersede qualified immunity.
February 20, 2026
Insurer Owed Defense In Birth Defect Suit, 9th Circ. Says

A commercial general liability insurer had a duty to defend a semiconductor manufacturer against an employee's suit claiming that his exposure to chemicals at work caused birth defects in his son, the Ninth Circuit ruled Friday, finding that certain policy exclusions did not unambiguously foreclose coverage.
February 20, 2026
4th Circ. Backs $1.1M Roof Verdict Against Church Insurer

The Fourth Circuit affirmed a North Carolina federal jury's $1.1 million award to a church for a roof damage claim, rejecting arguments from the church's insurer that the court adopted the wrong causation standard to an all-risk insurance policy in its jury instructions.
February 20, 2026
Kaiser Sues Insurers To Tap $95M D&O Policy For Fraud Deal

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan sued Chubb and other insurers in California federal court Friday seeking to tap $95 million in directors and officers liability coverage for a recently settled whistleblower action that accused Kaiser of submitting false diagnoses for Medicare Advantage Plan enrollees.
February 20, 2026
Judge Says Texas Can't Enforce Optometry Anti-Steering Law

A Texas federal judge on Friday blocked the state from enforcing an anti-steering law that banned managed care plans from telling insureds about optometrists who offer cheaper options, saying that the law violated protected commercial speech.
February 20, 2026
Cos. Not Covered In Garage Door Death, Insurer Tells Court

An insurer said it has no duty to defend a developer or contractors accused of causing a woman to sustain fatal injuries from an unsecured garage entry door, telling a Florida federal court that the event did not arise out of work covered under the policy.
February 20, 2026
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

The last week in London saw the founders of Getir sue investment fund Mubadala for more than $700 million tied to alleged breaches during the company's restructuring, the Welsh Rugby Union face a claim by Swansea Council over a proposed takeover of Cardiff Rugby, and Euro Car Parks target the Competition and Markets Authority after it was fined by the watchdog. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.
February 19, 2026
Feds Rest In Ex-Morgan Stanley Adviser's NBA Fraud Trial

Manhattan federal prosecutors on Thursday rested their case against a former Morgan Stanley investment adviser who's accused of defrauding NBA players out of millions of dollars by secretly profiting off their insurance investments and diverting client funds for his own use.

Expert Analysis

Maximizing Cyberinsurance Coverage In 2026

One of the most significant risks policyholders face in 2026 is the risk of loss caused by infiltration of their computer systems or manipulation of their employees through the use of computers, highlighting the need for a comprehensive cyberinsurance policy review, say attorneys at Cohen Ziffer.
4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.
Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.
Opinion

Judges Carry Onus To Screen Expert Opinions Before Juries

Recent Second Circuit arguments in Acetaminophen Products Liability Litigation implied a low bar for judicial gatekeeping of expert testimony, but under amended Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, judges must rigorously scrutinize expert opinions before allowing them to reach juries, says Lee Mickus at Evans Fears.
4 California Insurance Law Decisions To Know From 2025

California continued to shape the national insurance landscape in 2025, issuing a series of decisions that may recalibrate claims handling, underwriting strategy and policy drafting in areas from property damage claims after a wildfire to automobile coverage for delivery drivers in the gig economy, say attorneys at Nicolaides Fink.
5 Coverage Considerations For Couture And Cosmetics Cos.

Fashion, beauty and cosmetic companies getting ready for 2026 shouldn't neglect important insurance considerations, including stand-alone policies for specialized risk and check-ins with supply chain partners on policy requirements, say attorneys at K&L Gates.
How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.
Changes In Crypto, Cybersecurity Defined NY Banking In 2025

The major takeaways from 2025 in New York banking policy involve updated guidance, regulations and requirements primarily affecting innovation and digital banking, in areas such as cybersecurity, virtual currencies, and buy now, pay later programs, say attorneys at Steptoe.
Ruling Upholds $11M Arbitration Award, Offers D&O Lessons

A New York federal court's recent decision in Flextronics v. Allianz, sustaining an $11 million arbitration award against the insurer, represents a significant affirmation of core policyholder protections in directors and officers insurance, specifically those dealing with allocation, insurability and best-efforts obligations, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
7 Strategies To Optimize Impact Of Direct Examination

Direct examination is a make-or-break opportunity to build a witness’s credibility, so attorneys should adopt a few tactics — from asking so-called trust-fall questions to preemptively addressing weaknesses — to drive impact and retention with the fact-finder, says Allison Rocker at Baker McKenzie.
M&A Midmarket Shows Resilience Amid 2025 Challenges

Midmarket mergers and acquisitions showed a slight decline in volume but climbed in value for much of 2025, particularly in the private equity space, indicating that the middle market M&A environment is cautious but steady heading into 2026, say attorneys at Stoel Rives.
Series

Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.
2025 State AI Laws Expand Liability, Raise Insurance Risks

As 2025 nears its end, claims professionals should be aware of trends in state legislation addressing artificial intelligence use, as insurance claims based on some of these liability-expanding statutes are a certainty, say attorneys at Wiley.
Series

Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

Issue-spotting skills are well honed in law school, but practicing attorneys must also identify clients’ problems and true goals, and then be able to provide solutions, says Mary Kate Hogan at Quarles & Brady.
What Trump Order Limiting State AI Regs Means For Insurers

Last week's executive order seeking to preclude states from regulating artificial intelligence will likely have minimal impact on insurers, but the order and related congressional activities may portend a federal expectation of consistent state oversight of insurers' AI use, says Kathleen Birrane at DLA Piper.