Recent Nevada Legislative Session Introduces Noteworthy Change to Nevada Insurance Code
by: Nadia I. Gire The 82nd session and 35th special session of the Nevada Legislature made a significant amendment during its latest legislative session, bringing about a noteworthy change. Insurance contracts in Nevada are governed by the Nevada Insurance Code. Amendment No. 288 to Bill No. 398 now prohibits insurers from issuing or renewing liability […]
Texas Supreme Court Rejects Arbitrary Approach to Noneconomic Damages and Overturns $16.8M Jury Award
by: Nadia I. Gire On June 16, 2023, the Supreme Court of Texas issued a significant ruling in Gregory v. Chohan, No. 21-0017 with respect to judicial review of noneconomic damages. In doing so, the Court reversed a jury’s award of approximately $15 million in past and future mental anguish and loss-of-companionship damages to the […]