Deadlines
Entries across the digest that deal with deadlines.
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Injury & Liability
State Tort Claims Acts: Notice Deadlines and Immunity Limits
Claims against public bodies are governed by tort claims acts that require early written notice, preserve broad immunities, and often cap recovery well below ordinary tort limits.
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Insurance
Occurrence and Claims-Made Policies: Why the Trigger Matters
The trigger decides which policy year pays. Occurrence coverage follows the injury; claims-made coverage follows the claim, which makes retroactive dates and tail periods critical.
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Insurance
Late Notice: When a Delay Forfeits Coverage
Delay in reporting a claim used to forfeit coverage automatically. Most states now require the insurer to show prejudice, but claims-made policies are usually the exception.
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Tax
Amending a Return and the Refund Statute of Limitations
An amended return is a refund claim, and it is governed by a limitations period that closes on a fixed date and by a lookback rule limiting what can be recovered.
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Bankruptcy & Debt
Proofs of Claim, Objections, and Creditor Participation
A proof of claim is how a creditor asks to be paid in a bankruptcy case. Bar dates differ for government units, and a proper objection shifts the burden back to the claimant.
