Mining Law Monitor - Volume 22, Issue 1 - (Spring 2005)
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 06.07.05
- "Twentymile: The Latest Word on Liability for Independent Contractor Violations Under the Mine Safety and Health Act," Co-Authors: Tim Biddle, Ed Green and Dan Wolff.
This article also appeared in Stone, Sand & Gravel Review, (July/August 2005) - "Focus on Explosives: Failures and Fees," Co-Authors: Ed Green and Mike Gill.
- "The Resurgence of The U.S. Mining Industry in 2005 And How Our Legal System Can Help It Flourish," Author: Tim McCrum.
- "MSHA's Dilemma," Co-Authors: Tim Means and Linda Lavache.
- "An Uncertain Outlook For General Permitting Under The Clean Water Act NPDES Program," Co-Authors: Rich Schwartz, Ellen Steen, and Kirsten Nathanson.
Insights
Client Alert | 5 min read | 06.01.26
California Court Upholds Insurer’s Duty to Defend After Covered Claim Is Dismissed
On April 30, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a significant ruling in an insurance coverage dispute between a commercial general liability insurer and its policyholder. The decision addresses several critical issues in insurance law, including the scope and continuity of the duty to defend and the standard for insurer reimbursement of defense costs in mixed-claim actions. The court ruled largely in favor of the insured, SVO Building One, LLC ("SVO"), and the matter now heads toward settlement or trial on SVO's remaining counterclaims.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 05.29.26
California Assembly Passes AB 1776, Sending Major Antitrust Bill to the Senate
Client Alert | 5 min read | 05.29.26
Clover Insurance v. HHS: S.D. of Georgia Holds 20 Star Ratings Measures Unlawful
Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.29.26
