(Article from Insurance Law Alert, February 2025)
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Lynn Neuner, Global Co-Head of Simpson Thacher’s Litigation Department, and Litigation Partner Laura Lin have been named among the Daily Journal’s “Leading Commercial Litigators” for 2025. Lynn was recognized for her work advising clients in high-stakes litigation matters as well as for her leadership at the Firm. Laura was recognized for her work advising clients on securities litigation, insurance disputes, and complex commercial matters, including representing Microsoft and Activision in litigation related to their 2023 merger.
Bryce Friedman and Karen Cestari served as Contributing Editors of the 2025 edition of Lexology Panoramic: Insurance Litigation, and also authored the publication’s United States chapter. The chapter highlights various coverage-related litigation topics in the United States, including jurisdictional considerations, the interpretation of provisions in general liability, D&O and cyber insurance policies, the scope of an insurer’s duty to defend, and notice to insurance companies. The chapter also provides updates and trends on key developments of the past year, including novel coverage issues related to Artificial Intelligence, cyber breaches, and climate change.