Firm Blogs
- Insurer's Denial of Business Interruption Claim, Since There Was No "Accidental Direct Physical Loss," Affirmed by California Court of Appeal
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:58:19 -0800
On August 4, 2010, the California Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District affirmed a summary judgment in favor of State Farm in connection with the insurer’s denial of a claim under a first party business interruption policy (MRI Healthcare Center v. State Farm General Insurance...
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- For the Government, Transparency and Accountability Is a One-Way Mirror
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:44:09 -0800
The much-touted and recently signed Financial Reform Bill includes a provision that prevents the public from obtaining any documents relating to SEC investigations (past or present, open or closed) pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.
As discussed in an article by Barger & Wolen par...
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- Barger & Wolen's Insurance Law Blogs Named to Top 50 Blogs by LexisNexis Insurance Law Community
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:33:28 -0800
Barger & Wolen's insurance law blogs have collectively been ranked No. 5 by LexisNexis in the Insurance Law Community's Top 50 Insurance Blogs 2009 Honorees.
According to LexisNexis,
These top blogs offer some of the best writing out there. They contain a wealth of information for all se...
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- Barger & Wolen's Insurance Law Blogs Named to Top 50 Blogs by LexisNexis Insurance Law Community
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:53:04 -0800
Barger & Wolen's insurance law blogs have collectively been ranked No. 5 by LexisNexis in the Insurance Law Community's Top 50 Insurance Blogs 2009 Honorees.
According to LexisNexis,
These top blogs offer some of the best writing out there. They contain a wealth of information for ...
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- California Supreme Court Holds Treble Damages Not Permitted under the Unfair Competition Law - Restitution is the Sole Monetary Remedy
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:53:08 -0800
Earlier today, the California Supreme Court issued its unanimous opinion concluding that Civil Code section 3345, which allows treble damages to be awarded to seniors when a statute provides for a fine or penalty, is not permitted under the Unfair Competition Law, Business & Professions Code sec...
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- Supreme Court Upholds San Francisco Health Care Plan Requiring Employer Contributions
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:41:37 -0800
On June 28, 2010, the United States Supreme Court announced that it would not hear a challenge to San Francisco’s universal health care program filed by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association. The announcement effectively put an end to a four-year legal battle.
One provision of program, ...
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- Prevailing Defendant Entitled to Fee Award Unrelated To Claims Seeking Unpaid Wages
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:28:53 -0800
In Kirby v. Immoos Fire Protection Inc., 2010 DJDAR 11569 (2010) the Third Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal decided an appeal challenging an award of attorneys fees to an employer who successfully defended against allegations of labor violations by two employees.
Anthony Kir...
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- Native Americans Entitled to $239,620 in Fees By Confering a Public Benefit
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:00:16 -0800
An environmental group and a band of Native Americans successfully challenged various aspects of a solid waste facility landfill project in San Diego County. The Fourth Appellate District held that the claimants were entitled to $239,620 in attorneys' fees under the Private...
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- In "Bet the Farm" Cases, Court Calls for Close Scrutiny of Reasonableness
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:42:41 -0800
By David McMahon and Heather Lee
In Donahue v. Donahue, 182 Cal.App.4th 259 (Feb. 24, 2010), a California Court of Appeal recently reversed the trial court’s award of fees where simultaneous representation by multiple firms created unnecessary and duplicative fees.
The trial court charged a tr...
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