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Litigation May Be Later Impacted by Examinations Under Oath
Examinations under oath (EUOs) are a common coverage condition in property and other first-party insurance policies that can make or break an insurance claim. In theory, EUOs are straightforward: they’re an investigative tool for insurers to gather information about a claim.[1] But in practice, insurers often use them to poke holes in the policyholder’s story, identify grounds to challenge coverage, and even set up fraud claims. These issues recently came to head in a $400 million art insurance case when the artwork’s billionaire owner and several other individuals were examined under oath. The case originated from a 2018 fire at […]
Roblox and Discord sued after teen’s suicide, joining wave of litigation against popular apps
The mom of a teen boy who died by suicide after being abused while playing Roblox is suing the popular online game for wrongful death. Rebecca Dallas filed the lawsuit Friday in San Francisco, accusing Roblox and Discord, the messaging app, of “recklessly and deceptively operating their business in a way that led to the sexual exploitation and suicide” of her 15-year-old son, Ethan. Ethan had been playing Roblox since he was seven, and met someone he thought was a child named Nate, The New York Times first reported. Nate taught Ethan how to disable parental controls on the game, […]
Cryptocurrency, Divorce and 5 Essentials to Consider
As a Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator, I’ve seen firsthand how digital assets have complicated the already tense process of divorce. The days of solely looking at bank accounts, retirement accounts, investment accounts and real estate are gone. A significant and often overlooked piece of the marital pie can be hidden in the digital world of cryptocurrency. This article will explore cryptocurrency, divorce and 5 essentials to consider. For many, the mere concepts of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs remain an enigma. This lack of understanding can lead to critical oversights during divorce proceedings. Here are five crucial things you need to know […]
UK regions hit hardest by company insolvencies 2025 – report
(Image credit: Pixabay) A new study has revealed the UK regions where businesses are suffering the most against rising costs and economic uncertainty. Soaring material costs, rising energy bills and hiked taxes have put increasing pressure on businesses, with some reaching breaking point. The hospitality and retail sector in particular have borne the brunt of reduced consumer spend and increased operational costs. In September, The British Retail Consortium (BRC) urged the Chancellor to use the Budget to deliver changes, otherwise, the high streets will be subject to a fresh wave of store closures and thousands of job losses. Now, research […]
High Court ruling on costs management in NOx emissions group litigation
The High Court has handed down its latest ruling in the ongoing NOx emissions litigation, addressing the costs budgets for Tranche 3 of proceedings and the Second General costs period. Mrs Justice Cockerill DBE and Senior Costs Judge Rowley delivered the judgment, following the second Costs Management Hearing (CMH). The litigation, which consolidates multiple Group Litigation Orders (GLOs) against leading vehicle manufacturers including Mercedes, Ford, Nissan and Stellantis, continues to raise complex procedural and costs management issues. The present decision builds upon the court’s earlier ruling in [2024] EWHC 1728 (KB), with particular focus on claimants’ budgets and the extent […]
4 Signs You’re In The Early Stages Of The ‘Divorce Cycle’ — By A Psychologist
Once these four behaviors enter a marriage, the threat of divorce skyrockets. Here’s how they often feed into one another, according to research. Drs. John Gottman and Julie Gottman, two of the most influential psychologists in the field of relationships, coined an unforgettable metaphor for the destructive patterns most commonly linked to divorce: the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Just as the biblical horsemen heralded the end of times, these four communication styles predict the collapse of a marriage — with astonishing accuracy. In a landmark 1992 study published in the Journal of Family Psychology, Dr. John Gottman and his […]
4 Tips For a Calmer, Smoother, Faster Divorce
Two people can spend decades building a life, a business, a family, and a portfolio together—only to watch it unravel in divorce. Litigation can quietly transform a $10 million portfolio into a million-dollar problem—not only through legal fees, but also through years of stress, delays, and emotional exhaustion. As a Divorce Mediator, I’ve seen hundreds of couples have a smoother, calmer, faster divorce through mediation. Here are 4 tips couples can take to avoid the “million-dollar divorce” trap and have a calmer, smoother, faster divorce: Tip 1: Control the Costs Before They Spiral The first step is understanding where the […]
2 Surprising Changes In Women Who Initiate Divorce, By A Psychologist
Decades of research have shown that women tend to initiate divorces more than men, even though it can be an exceptionally stressful chapter in their lives. They often have to take on more work — emotional, mental and physical — than they did prior to divorce. However, divorce can also present the chance to develop oneself. What redefining opportunities may emerge when women initiate divorce? A 2025 study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family examines just that. It looked at 38 women who initiated divorce to provide an interesting window into how these women experience and make sense […]