Which risks should be on general counsel's radars in 2020? (Photo: ALM Archives) Which risks should be on general counsel's radars in 2020? (Photo: ALM Archives)

These top cases from 2019 involve two on long-tail claims and interestingly two on malicious prosecution. The increase in wrongful conviction litigation has given rise to new insurance coverage issues. In 2019, several courts considered the insurance triggers for claims of wrongful convictions and malicious prosecution under commercial general liability policies.

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The cases

1. Connecticut Supreme Court decides significant coverage issues

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