Publications
Pennsylvania Superior Court Continues to Apply Gist of the Action Doctrine to Legal Malpractice Claims.
The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed a trial court ruling dismissing a legal malpractice breach of contract claim as barred by the gist of the action doctrine.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2024 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
New Jersey District Court Affirms Irrelevance of Breach of Contract Claims in Cases Involving Woerner Actions.
The plaintiffs had maintained a professional liability insurance policy with Hanover from October 2017 to October 2019. They alleged that the policy was secured through USI, an insurance broker.
Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2024 is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent developments of interest to our readers.
Policies Alone Fall Short: Establishing a Standard of Care and Duty Requires More Than Internal Procedures
A recent decision by the Florida Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal confirmed the application of rarely considered case law that analyzes the application of a company’s internal policies and procedures to the standard of care in its industry.
Rule 702 Revamped Once Again
Expert testimony is the tool that enables litigators to elucidate concepts that require scientific, technical or specialized knowledge. However, a proponent cannot introduce expert testimony without demonstrating under F.R.E.
Legal Update for Insurance Services