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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
The Illinois Supreme Court has resolved a critical question about the scope of pollution exclusions in commercial general liability insurance policies. When a facility operates under a government-issued permit authorising emissions, does that regulatory approval affect whether a pollution exclusion applies to claims arising from those emissions? The Court's decision clarifies the relationship between regulatory compliance and insurance coverage for environmental harm.
South Africa Insurance
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End Of Concurrent Jurisdiction: Understanding The New Jurisdictional Boundaries In The Gauteng Division Of The High Court Of South Africa
A significant jurisdictional change has taken effect in South Africa's Gauteng Division of the High Court, ending the concurrent jurisdiction between Johannesburg and Pretoria seats that existed since 2018. Each seat now has defined geographical boundaries based on magisterial districts, requiring practitioners to carefully determine proper jurisdiction when instituting proceedings.
South Africa Litigation
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