Cohen Seeks Damages At 2nd Circ. For Retaliatory Jail Time

Law360 Former Donald Trump lawyer Michael Cohen on Monday asked the Second Circuit to revive his lawsuit alleging he was thrown in prison as revenge for his plan to publish a book critical of his former boss, saying he is owed damages for the former president’s attempt to silence him. A Manhattan federal judge erred […]

How To Deal With Insurers’ Litigation Management Guidelines

Insurers have broad obligations to defend claims against their policyholders. However, as policyholders quickly learn when facing a claim, insurers often seek to limit these obligations through a wide array of tactics. One common tactic is to insist that attorneys defending a policyholder must comply with guidelines issued by the insurer. These guidelines — often […]

Standard Insurance Policy May Cover Government Subpoena

Responding to a government subpoena presents unique and significant challenges for in-house counsel. Government agencies often wield broad subpoena powers and may demand reams of information with minimal explanation. And many state and federal regulators have recently become more aggressive than ever in issuing and pursuing subpoenas. In this context, the expensive work of responding […]