Civil rights litigation under 42 U.S.C. §1983 is undergoing significant transformation, presenting new challenges and opportunities for insurers, defense counsel, and public entities. Recent appellate decisions and statutory changes are reshaping the legal landscape, while the erosion of qualified immunity and the rise of “nuclear verdicts” have dramatically increased exposure for public officials and municipalities.

This webinar explores how these developments are driving creative claims and damages theories, often pushing beyond traditional boundaries. Viewers will learn to identify high-risk scenarios and early warning signs of runaway verdicts, and discover practical strategies for motion practice, trial tactics, and preserving issues for appeal. The session also examines the insurance implications of §1983 trends — including coverage, reserves, and risk transfer opportunities — and highlights best practices for collaboration between insurers and defense counsel to manage and mitigate exposure.