Insurance Law Alert, November 2011
This Alert addresses several significant bankruptcy-related decisions, including a recent ruling regarding an asbestos bankruptcy trust’s coverage claims against an excess insurer. We also discuss recent decisions relating to directors and officers liability coverage for investigation costs and general liability coverage for defective components in a policyholder’s product. Finally, we discuss decisions relating to discovery sanctions, attorney disqualification in arbitration, and federal preemption under the National Bank Act. We hope you will continue to turn to the Alert for the latest developments in insurance and reinsurance law.