Pennsylvania Federal Court Holds Insurer Can’t Use Insured’s Admission …

It has long been the rule, under Pennsylvania law, that an insurer’s duty to defend is determined “solely” by the allegations in the “four corners” of the complaint against the insured. Kvaerner Metals Div. of Kvaerner U.S., Inc. v. Commercial Union Ins. Co., 908 A.2d 888, 896 (Pa. 2006). A corollar

Philly’s problematic “Live Stop” policy – Stephen and Sandra …

Philly’s problematic “Live Stop” policy. When a Philadelphia motorist is found to be driving without a valid license or registration, the Police Department tows and impounds the car. The driver must pay — sometimes upwards of $1,000 — to get the car back, in addition to any fines resulting from the violation.

“INNOCENT” OR “CAN’T BE SURE WHAT HAPPENED?” – SCOTT TUROW AND THE …

The car industry has known the power of psychology in selling cars for decades. Sales personnel in this industry understand the use of positive language will steer car buyers to one type of car and negative words will steer them away from another. Please do not be silly in thinking that I am equating attorneys to those who sell cars.

[PDF] LIVE STOP – Temple University Beasley School of Law

In 2015, 15,814 cars were towed under the policy. In total, 444,547 Philadelphians have been affected by Live Stop since 2002.10 III. Philadelphia Is Not Following the Law The PPD is incorrectly carrying out the state law. According to the state law, police officers must immobilize a car or, “in the interest of public safety, direct that

The Uber Problem – The Temple 10-Q

The so-called “ride sharing” service Uber has grown dramatically over the last few years. The company’s business model is actually quite simple: its smartphone-based app connects drivers offering rides and passengers seeking them, passengers pay mileage-based fees through credit cards that the company keeps on file, and Uber then takes a percentage of each fare and gives the rest to drivers.

Incentive Compensation Under the Regulatory Spotlight

Six U.S. federal financial regulatory agencies in May 2016 revised and re-proposed rules that were originally proposed in 2011, to govern the incentive compensation practices at financial institutions with consolidated assets of at least $1 billion (covered institutions). The proposed rules include new – and more stringent – requirements, especially for the largest institutions.

(Summer 2023) LAW 0549 § 51 Details – Temple Law Course Bulletin

Insurance Law is designed to introduce students to the basic principles governing the creation, sale and enforcement of the most common forms of insurance in the U.S. Students will be introduced to the following insurance lines: personal liability, professional liability, commercial general liability, homeowners, automobile, life and casualty …

10-Q&A Episode 7: Interview with The Funny Insurance Man Randy Maniloff …

10-Q&A Episode 7: Interview with The Funny Insurance Man Randy Maniloff, Attorney at White and Williams, LLP and Temple Adjunct Professor by 10-Q Staff In this episode, Jon Shahar sits down with Randy Maniloff (’91) to discuss his wonderful world of insurance law, his interviews with some of the most influential attorneys of our day, and his …

Summer Compliance and Ethics Fellows Program

The Summer Compliance and Ethics Fellows Program provide an 8–10 weeks paid summer fellowship in compliance and ethics practice. It is a competitive program with finalists selected by the Center for Compliance and Ethics and the Office of Career Services.