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Government-Authorised Emissions Remain “Pollution” for Purposes of CGL Policy Pollution Exclusions: The Illinois Supreme Court Confirms Regulatory Compliance Does Not Displace Exclusionary Language

In Griffith Foods v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, Case No. 131710, the Illinois Supreme Court held, on a certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh C...

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UK Supreme court clarifies the treatment of furlough payments in Business Interruption Insurance

Introduction During the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK Government introduced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”), which reimbursed employers for up to 80% of furloughed employees’ wages. Ma...

INSURANCEMtho Maphumulo
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Can You Recognise a Brand by Colour Alone? The Latest Instagram Trend Says Yes – But Trade Mark Law Isn't Quite So Simple

Instagram’s latest branding trend is simple: remove the logo, remove the name, and leave only colour swatches to choose from. Surprisingly, as it would appear from the comments and user engageme...

BrandingIntellectual PropertyKim RampersadhNontando TusiTrade Marks