by Evan Schwartz | Aug 12, 2026 | News & Events
Senior Associate Robert E.B. Hewitt III, Paralegal Alexis Joy Acevedo A dispute arose between a New York commercial building owner and management company and their insurer, Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company, after a worker was seriously injured while performing work...
by Evan Schwartz | Aug 6, 2026 | Podcast
In the seventh episode of Ask the Lawyers, hosts Evan Schwartz and Matt Conroy answer your legal questions, no matter how big, small, or complex. Evan and Matt open with a thoughtful discussion on the difference between a lawyer and an advocate, drawing on the common...
by Evan Schwartz | Aug 4, 2026 | Business Insurance, Insights
If your business is sued by a client or another third party, your first question may be whether your firm’s liability insurance policy will fully cover the claim. Liability insurers generally have both a duty to defend you against claims and a duty to indemnify or...
by Evan Schwartz | Jul 28, 2026 | Business Insurance, Insights
Commercial property insurance policies reimburse businesses for direct physical loss or damage to insured property caused by a covered peril, such as a fire, wind storm, burst pipe, vandalism or theft. But in the wake of a covered event, insurance companies impose...
by Evan Schwartz | Jul 21, 2026 | Business Insurance, Insights
When your business sustains property damage, a customer injury, or another unexpected loss, a properly filed insurance claim can provide you with the financial support you need to make a quick recovery. However, many companies jeopardize their insurance coverage by...