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May 5, 2014

The Sky is the Limit: New Decision Expands Insurers’ Exposure in Covenant Judgment Cases

Covenant judgments are one of Washington’s peculiar procedures. Plaintiffs and insureds use them in reservation of rights and excess exposure cases. In these cases, the plaintiff and insured agree – typically without the insurer’s participation more about this article »

April 21, 2014

The Elephant in the Room

Recently, the Washington State Supreme Court confronted a problem it created a dozen years ago.  At issue in Expedia v. Steadfast Insurance is whether a court, in deciding duty to defend cases, can consider evidence outside more about this article »

April 7, 2014

A Journal By Nerds and Trial Lawyers Practicing Insurance Law

As most of BPM’s friends know, our Insurance Coverage Practice Group focuses on providing coverage advice to insurers, and defending them in coverage and bad faith litigation.  We are an interesting mix of agent 007 more about this article »