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Snags Arise for Policies in Bankruptcy: Legal disputes over insurance claims complicate filings

May 31, 2010 Media Coverage

North Bay Business Journal
May 31, 2010
"Snags Arise for Policies in Bankruptcy: Legal disputes over insurance claims complicate filings"
Farella Braun + Martel's Insurance Coverage attorney Tyler Gerking and Restructuring & Insolvency attorney Gary Kaplan were quoted on the risk of legal entanglements surrounding insurance policies in bankruptcy filings.   

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