December 6, 2016, A Superior Court decision decides in a Massachusetts insurer can refuse to continue an appeal if there is no reasonable prospect of success.
Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts
In-depth legal analysis, by Massachusetts insurance lawyer Owen Gallagher, on a myriad of insurance coverage issues and disputes.
Federal Judge Stops New $47,476 Minimum Salary Law for Overtime Taking Effect
November 28, 2016 – A federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction prohibiting new overtime rules from taking effect on December 1.
Overtime Starts December 1st for Employees Earning Less Than $913 Per Week
November 7, 2016 – On December 1, $47,476 annual salary becomes the minimum for not paying overtime to full-time salaried white collar workers.
Court Rules Commercial Use of a Person’s Name Not Within CGL’s Advertising Injury Coverage
Important ruling that "right to publicity" claim has no CGL advertising injury coverage
Insured’s $600,000 Reference Award Barred By Policy’s Two-Year Replacement Period
October 18, 2016 – A Sturbridge Days Inn sued its insurer, Charter Oak, after the hotel was hit by a hurricane, a tornado and a nor’easter within a six-month period in 2011.
