Afton J. ParisAssociateFaegre DrinkerWebsitewww.faegredrinker.comConnectEmail215-988-2952 Professional Biography Afton Paris advises insurance industry clients in the area of life insurance litigation. More Legal and Business Bylines From Afton J. Paris As Pet Insurance Gains Pup-ularity, NAIC Forms New Working Group - (Posted On Wednesday, January 13, 2021) COVID-Related Insurance Claims Remain a Focal Point as the New Year Begins - (Posted On Thursday, January 07, 2021) Novel Coronavirus Prompts Coverage Litigation for Both Business Interruption and Canceled Events - (Posted On Wednesday, September 16, 2020) Strict Compliance with Affidavit of Merit Statute is Necessary in New Jersey Professional Negligence Actions - (Posted On Monday, July 20, 2020) New Jersey Supreme Court Instructs That Made-Whole Doctrine Does Not Override Policyholder’s Assumption of Risk - (Posted On Tuesday, July 14, 2020) Pennsylvania Supreme Court Finds Insurer Must Defend Against Allegations of ‘Accidental’ Altercation During Murder-Suicide - (Posted On Friday, May 29, 2020) Remand Order Underscores Federal Courts’ Reluctance to Enter COVID-19 Business Interruption Fray - (Posted On Tuesday, May 26, 2020) Current Legal Analysis President Trump Takes Additional Actions on Reciprocal Tariffs, Shipping, and Digital Services Taxes by: Nathaniel B. Bolin , David R. Allman “Claims” Under the FCA, §1983 Claim Denials on Failure-to-Exhaust Grounds, and Limits to FSIA’s Expropriation Exception - SCOTUS Today by: Stuart M. Gerson Michigan Overhauls Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws by: Adam S. Forman , Daniel J. Glicker Federal Court Preliminarily Blocks Key Parts of President Trump’s Orders Restricting DEI at Private Employers by: T. Scott Kelly , Nonnie L. Shivers Québec’s Bold Proposal: Empowering Authorities to Safeguard Public Welfare During Work Stoppages by: Kevin MacNeill , Ryan Martin Beltway Buzz, February 21, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett Second Circuit Upholds Reverse Redlining Verdict Against Mortgage Lender by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Trump Executive Order Requires Independent Agencies to Submit Regulations for Presidential Review by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Upcoming Events Feb 25 2025 Navigating Double Patenting in the USPTO Era of Rulemaking Mar 5 2025 Workplace Wellness: Managing Stress & Anxiety for Peak Performance in Uncertain Times Feb 25 2025 Trade Secrets and Patents: A Comprehensive Approach to Protecting Intellectual Property Feb 26 2025 Recharge Your Battery Knowledge: An Overview of U.S. and EU Regulatory Requirements Print