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Seventh Circuit: Regulatory License Does Not Override Pollution Exclusions Barring Duty to Defend

The United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit ruled permits or regulations authorizing emissions do not override a policy’s pollution exclusion, finding an insurer has no duty to defend a . . .

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