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12.12.2025

The Maryland Supreme Court’s July 2025 decision in the Matter of the Petition of Featherfall Restoration significantly expands post-loss assignment rights.

12.12.2025

On July 29, 2025, the First Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a major win for policyholders in Appleton v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh P.A. and AIG Claims, Inc. The court vacated summary judgment for the insurers on the plaintiff’s unfair settlement practices claim, finding that damages from a severe auto accident were “reasonably clear” by early 2018—triggering the insurers’ duty to pursue good faith settlement efforts well before the $7.5 million jury verdict.

12.12.2025

A recent Sixth Circuit decision in Home Depot Inc. v. Steadfast Insurance Co. marks a pivotal moment in “silent cyber” coverage disputes. Applying Georgia law, the court ruled that Home Depot’s commercial general liability policies did not cover claims from financial institutions after a data breach, as the harm stemmed from the loss of use of electronic data—explicitly excluded by the policy.

12.11.2025

GARDEN CITY, NY – Law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) has moved their Garden City office to 100 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd Suite 405 Garden City, NY 11501.

12.10.2025

BOSTON, MC – Law firm McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) is pleased to announce that Boston attorney Robert Whitney was named a 2025 Top Lawyer in Insurance Law by Boston Magazine, marking the third year of his recognition.

11.25.2025

Serving in the United States Army as a Paralegal Noncommissioned Officer stands out as “one of the most rewarding experiences” in Hannah Marrero’s life.