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BREAKING: NJ Power Broker Escapes RICO Case, AG Vows To Appeal
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

BREAKING: NJ Power Broker Escapes RICO Case, AG Vows To Appeal <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2303160?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> By George Woolston A New Jersey state judge on Wednesday tossed the sprawling indictment accusing the state-dubbed "Norcross Enterprise" led by Garden State power broker George E. Norcross III of strong-arming the acquisition of waterfront property in the city of Camden through threats of economic and reputational harm. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2303160?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/governmentcontracts/articles/2303160?nl_pk=0fbf612f-…>

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Justices Limit 'Prevailing Party' Status For Atty Fees
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Justices Limit 'Prevailing Party' Status For Atty Fees <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302528?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Ryan Boysen Litigants will no longer be considered the "prevailing party" — and thus won't be eligible for attorney fees — if they achieve courtroom victories via preliminary injunction instead of a final judgment, the U.S. Supreme Court has found, in a ruling that's expected to be a blow to legal advocacy groups. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302528?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302528?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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Insurers Owe Chubb $3.3M For Safelite Defense Costs
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Insurers Owe Chubb $3.3M For Safelite Defense Costs <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302487?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Hope Patti Two insurers must contribute $1.65 million each toward costs a Chubb unit incurred defending windshield repair company Safelite against a competitor's suit, an Ohio federal court ruled, finding the pair were not prejudiced by breaches of their policies' notice and voluntary payment provisions. Order attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302487?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302487?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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10th Circ. Affirms Falsity Claims Bar Coverage Of HOA Fight
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

10th Circ. Affirms Falsity Claims Bar Coverage Of HOA Fight <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302080?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Ganesh Setty The Tenth Circuit affirmed that two AIG units need not cover a ski resort's homeowners association and other insureds found liable for trying to induce the owner of resort condo units to pay $15.5 million in fees it didn't owe, pointing to what are known as knowledge-of-falsity exclusions. Opinion attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302080?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302080?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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Chicago Escapes Bulk Of Insurer's $26M Willis Tower Suit
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Chicago Escapes Bulk Of Insurer's $26M Willis Tower Suit <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302807?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Elizabeth Daley An Illinois federal judge dismissed the majority of a dozen counts brought by Travelers against the city of Chicago and its water district seeking repayment for $26 million in flood damage to Willis Tower, leaving only common law negligence claims. Memorandum attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302807?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302807?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) Gen AI: Can it Deliver on the Productivity Promise? content.marketpartner.app/Video/cb090d4004a2aef50c9bbe84a9f94ee6.mp4
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

https://content.marketpartner.app/Video/cb090d4004a2aef50c9bbe84a9f94ee6.mp4 Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) Gen AI: Can it Deliver on the Productivity Promise?

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Watch "President Trump signs executive orders and announces "gold cards" (Feb. 25, 2025)" on YouTube President Donald Trump signed executive orders inside the Oval Office and spoke about "gold cards," an alternative to green cards, on February 25, 2025.
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

https://youtu.be/bjjLeqImki0?si=4fFnPkspYBmZi4jy President Donald Trump signed executive orders inside the Oval Office and spoke about "gold cards," an alternative to green cards, on February 25, 2025. Gold - Once Soundtrack And I love her so I wouldn't trade her for gold I'm walking on moon beams I was born with a silver spoon And i'm gonna be me I'm gonna be free I'm walking on moon beams and staring out to sea and if a door be closed then a row of homes start building and tear your curtains down for sunlight is like gold And you better be you And do what you can do When you're walking on moon beams Staring out to sea Cause if your skin was soil How long do you think before they start diggin' and if your life was gold how long would you think you'd stay livin'? Hey And I love her so I wouldn't trade her for gold https://youtu.be/HdloJ2hq4vQ?si=AgeLDBwLFrV9SL

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Gold - Once Soundtrack And I love her so I wouldn't trade her for gold I'm walking on moon beams I was born with a silver spoon And i'm gonna be me I'm gonna be free I'm walking on moon beams and staring out to sea and if a door be closed then a row of homes start building and tear your curtains down for sunlight is like gold And you better be you And do what you can do When you're walking on moon beams Staring out to sea Cause if your skin was soil How long do you think before they start diggin' and if you
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Gold - Once Soundtrack And I love her so I wouldn't trade her for gold I'm walking on moon beams I was born with a silver spoon And i'm gonna be me I'm gonna be free I'm walking on moon beams and staring out to sea and if a door be closed then a row of homes start building and tear your curtains down for sunlight is like gold And you better be you And do what you can do When you're walking on moon beams Staring out to sea Cause if your skin was soil How long do you think before they start diggin' and if your life was gold how long would you think you'd stay livin'? Hey And I love her so I wouldn't trade her for gold https://youtu.be/HdloJ2hq4vQ?si=AgeLDBwLFrV9SLB4

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Watch "Speaker Johnson: "We got it done."" on YouTube House Speaker Mike Johnson following budget resolution vote: "We got it done...This is the first important step...we have a lot of hard work ahead of us...Lot of work yet to be done, but we're going to celebrate tonight. We'll roll up our sleeves and get right back at it in the morning." https://youtu.be/VqKFmtq03kU?si=stuzactwcgm2sC7W
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

https://youtu.be/VqKFmtq03kU?si=stuzactwcgm2sC7W House Speaker Mike Johnson following budget resolution vote: "We got it done...This is the first important step...we have a lot of hard work ahead of us...Lot of work yet to be done, but we're going to celebrate tonight. We'll roll up our sleeves and get right back at it in the morning."

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Fla. Bill Targets Last-Resort Coverage For Unsafe Condos
by Gunnar Larson 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Fla. Bill Targets Last-Resort Coverage For Unsafe Condos <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302612?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> By Isaac Monterose A bill introduced ahead of Florida's 2025 legislative session looks to bar the state's Citizens Property Insurance Corp. from providing or renewing coverage policies for condominiums that fall short of inspection requirements. Bill attached | Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302612?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/insurance/articles/2302612?nl_pk=347c5954-47a8-495c-…>

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