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Article 08/04/2021

California Supreme Court clarifies the special relationship requirement in abuse cases

On April 1, 2021, the California Supreme Court entered an opinion in Brown v. USA Taekwondo, which involves sexual abuse-related claims against USA Taekwondo (“USAT”) and the United States Olympic Committee (“USOC”). 

• Sport
• Abuse

Article 25/01/2021

New York Appellate court holds liability insurer cannot recoup defense costs absent policy provision

• Insurance and reinsurance
• Insurance coverage
• Insurance defense

Article 17/12/2019

New Jersey’s amended statute of limitations for sex abuse claims expected to give rise to many suits and coverage implications

In recent years, an increasing number of victims have asserted claims against schools, athletic organizations, Olympic governing bodies, and religious institutions, alleging sexual abuse and sexual misconduct.

• Insurance and reinsurance
• Insurance coverage
• Abuse