New York

“Property” Means More Than Machines: Lessons About Restoration Periods and Extra Expense

Feb 09, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Smoke Without Flames Is Still a Fire: Lessons from a New York Smoke Damage Battle

Feb 06, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Can an Insurer Demand Multiple Proofs of Loss? A Partial Proof May Be Enough

Jan 04, 2026 By Chip Merlin

Does An Insurer Have a Right to Take Property or Claim Salvage Absent Policy Language?

Sep 05, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Conflict of Laws Texas Style: When New York Law Governs a Texas Loss

Jun 17, 2025 By Chip Merlin

A Fire, a Lawsuit, and One Heavenly Dessert: Lessons from the Sherry-Netherland Insurance Battle

May 28, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Insurer’s Fraud and Valuation Arguments Fall Flat: Court Sends Key Issues to the Jury

Mar 10, 2025 By Chip Merlin

Examinations Under Oath in New York Property Insurance Claims

Jan 23, 2025 By Liberty Ritchie

Prejudgment Interest: What Is It and How Does It Help Me?

May 10, 2024 By Merlin Law Group

The Meaning Of The Word “Reside” According to New York’s Highest Appellate Court

Mar 21, 2024 By Shaun Marker

New York Appraisal—Can a Federal Judge Choose the Umpire?

Oct 30, 2023 By Chip Merlin

Can a Policyholder Use Replacement Cost Benefits to Remodel or Replace at Another Location? What is the Standard to Collect Replacement Cost Benefits? The Three Prong Limitation

Oct 17, 2023 By Chip Merlin