The deadly Lahaina fire of August 2023 was a traumatic, catastrophic event, taking more than 100 lives and causing losses that can never be replaced. In its wake, statewide weaknesses in disaster ...

This article emphasizes that limitation of liability clauses must be carefully drafted, as vague or generic language can lead ...

The state could rule as early as next year on how it will limit catastrophic wildfire liability for electric utilities, with preliminary public input due June 30. The state Public Utilities Commission ...

The Court of Appeal's recent judgment in Topalsson v Rolls-Royce looks at how the set-off of counterclaims should be addressed as well as interest when it comes to liability caps. Topalsson contracted ...

Looking for some certainty in an often-uncertain field, public companies are increasingly disclosing auditor agreements that place a monetary cap on any liabilities that may arise from accounting ...

The spill commission, in calling for raising the $75 million economic liability limit but neglected to offer a specific proposal, is punting the issue to Congress. “We do recommend a significant ...

The state could rule as early as next year on how it will limit catastrophic wildfire liability for electric utilities, with ...

The owners and overseers of the vessel that crashed into the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge petitioned to cap liability for the collision under the U.S. maritime law on April 1. Grace Ocean ...

A Senate panel looking into liability issues arising from the Gulf oil spill turned its attention to a liability cap that some lawmakers worry might be used by BP to get out of paying the full cost of ...