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.
MA Law | Insurance Coverage Cases
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.
Mass. Court Orders AIG To Defend Bill Cosby In Defamation Suits Over Sexual Assault Denials
On November 8, 2016, a federal court ruled AIG’s sexual misconduct exclusions did not bar Bill Cosby’s claim for defense in defamation suits brought by eight women. At issue is a 2014 homeowners policy and excess policy for William H & Camille Cosby of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.
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
