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What You Should Know in the New Era of Transparent Internal Audits

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 04.30.12

At the urging of GAO, DOD will soon be adopting policies requiring greater access to defense contractors' internal audit reports. Register for a free webinar hosted by Crowell & Moring and Grant Thornton on Thursday, May 17 (1 PM EDT), during which they will discuss GAO's recommendations, new developments, and best practices.


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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....