Monthly Archives: January 2021

New Maryland Law Encourages Drivers To Drive Without Insurance

Posted by Lee R. Wickert on January 22, 2021

There is a pandemic afoot that may rival COVID-19 in the amount of destruction it leaves in its wake. Nearly one U.S. driver in eight is speeding around on American roads and highways without any liability insurance. Even though every … Learn More

Join MWL for a Complimentary Webinar on Subrogating Data Breaches, Cyber Attacks, and Other Tech Losses

Posted on January 22, 2021

Ashton Kirsch will be presenting a complimentary one-hour live webinar on Subrogating Data Breaches, Cyber Attacks, and Other Tech Losses on February 10, 2021 at 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Central). This webinar will cover the basics of subrogating data breaches, … Learn More

Subrogating Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits In Alabama

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on January 15, 2021

Workers’ compensation subrogation in Alabama isn’t as clear as it might otherwise appear—especially when an employee dies. Alabama’s Survival Statute, § 6-5-462, did not change the common law rule that a cause of action in tort does not survive in … Learn More

Delaware Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Rights Do Not Extend to PPD And Commutation Benefits

Posted by Gary L. Wickert on January 8, 2021

The Delaware Supreme Court recently affirmed a ruling which constitutes a potentially very dangerous and confusing opinion. Some might read the decision in ACW Corporation v. Maxwell, 2020 WL 678778 (Del. 2020) as a major departure from both the Delaware … Learn More