Policyholders Cannot Use Settlements With Claimants to Manufacture Insurance Coverage for Uncovered Claims

The Delaware Supreme Court said that settlement agreements are not necessarily reliable “coverage indicators” because they ...
National Law Review

Enforceability of “Knock-for-Knock” Indemnity in U.S. Offshore Wind

Despite recent setbacks, a number of U.S. offshore wind projects remain on the books and on track. A recurring issue with ...
National Law Review

Published Decision Rejects Brandt Fee Claim In “Bad Faith” Suit Seeking Payment of Judgment in Excess of Policy Limits

In Brandt v. Superior Court, 37 Cal.3d 813, 817 (1985), the California Supreme Court recognized an insured’s right to seek recovery of attorneys’ fees incurred to compel the payment of policy benefits ...
Center for International Maritime Security

To Win the Fight, We Must First Win the Mind: Create NDP-1.1 Naval Warfighting

A Philosophy-Driven Approach. Doctrine should articulate a clear philosophy for action that values initiative, adaptation, and decentralized decision-making in the face of uncertainty. It should be a ...