On Tuesday (14 September 2020) the High Court handed down its judgment in the Covid-19 Business Interruption insurance test case which was initiated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The case considered 21 sample wordings from
The Canadian health and long term care industries have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. It would appear that this has not gone unnoticed by insurance underwriters. We are now aware that at least two
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the unspeakably horrible death of George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked heartfelt protests around the world. Unfortunately, vandals and looters used those protests as an
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis in March, most states have decided to shutter non-essential businesses to stop the spread of the virus. Businesses were closed for months, leaving employers and employees with lost
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the business world on its head. Now more than ever, with the pandemic still at large and the civil unrest ongoing in the country, businesses and insurance companies will be
Specialist insurance lawyers at Edwin Coe LLP are spearheading new group claims for business interruption losses against RSA and Hiscox. The growing group action against Hiscox is in conjunction with claims specialist Roger Topping of
The outbreak of COVID-19 is having significant consequences for the global economy, including financial services. It has been estimated that European insurance companies shall be impacted by the COVID-19 crisis on both the asset and
FIRST PUBLISHED ON 04.22.2020 – A lot has been written about policyholders scrambling to find insurance coverage for the COVID-19 pandemic. At some point, however, these same policyholders will need to renew their insurance for the
On March 9, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine declared a state of emergency in Ohio to protect the well‐being of Ohioans from the dangerous effects of COVID‐19, and on March 22, 2020, the Ohio Department
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, businesses are looking to insurers to bear the risk of unprecedented financial losses. In a previous Torkin Manes article, we canvassed some of the key factors clients are considering in
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, businesses are looking to insurers to bear the risk of unprecedented financial losses. In a previous Torkin Manes article, we canvassed some of the key factors clients are considering in
Governors are closing their states. Mayors are closing their cities. Businesses are sending their employees home to work. Restaurants are only allowing carryout, delivery, or shutting down completely. Employees are being laid off or losing
The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving hourly. At present, Ontario is in a state of emergency, and it is likely that most Provinces will follow suit. Extreme “social distancing” measures have taken hold nation-wide, and this
New developments surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to arise on a daily – sometimes hourly – basis. Much’s multidisciplinary task force is closely monitoring the outbreak and is ready to help our clients address both business and legal concerns in
This article was originally published by Advisor News. You can view the article on the Advisor News website here. Insurance is intended to cover unexpected losses. The novel Coronavirus is surely causing unexpected losses worldwide.
Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
