Bankruptcy – May 23, 2012

by Mintz Levin - Bankruptcy, Restructuring &... on 5/22/2012

Clients often raise questions concerning the enforceability of arbitration clauses in bankruptcy proceedings. While this topic has been hotly debated for many years, a recent Ninth Circuit opinion, In re Thorpe Insulation...more

by Ballard Spahr LLP on 5/10/2012

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has rejected the efforts of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) to liquidate two long-term care insurance (LTCI) companies domiciled in Pennsylvania. The ruling in Consedine v....more

by Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP on 2/20/2012

The Quebec government has mandated the Autorité des marchés financiers (‘’AMF’’) to hold a public consultation on compensation for victims of financial fraud. In response, the AMF...more

by Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 10/31/2011

If there’s a silver lining for debtors in this bad economy, it’s that you won’t lose everything. The state provides a range of “exemptions” that prevent creditors from taking the essentials of your life. But the Nevada...more

by Dickinson Wright on 8/15/2011

In This Issue: - FEDERAL HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION UPDATE by Cynthia A. Moore, Member - MICHIGAN SENATE PASSES HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS ASSESSMENT LEGISLATION - TENNESSEE REVISES CAPTIVE INSURANCE LAW by John E....more

by Randall Reese on 7/29/2011

For other documents from this bankruptcy case, please visit: http://www.chapter11cases.com/Liberty-State-Benefits-of-Delaware-Inc_c_27890.html For more information about major bankruptcy cases, please visit our...more

by Bracewell & Giuliani LLP on 7/1/2011

New York’s highest court yesterday reinstated a $5 billion lawsuit brought by a group of banks, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, against insurance giant MBIA. ABN AMRO Bank, et al. v. MBIA Inc., et al., — N.E. 2d –,...more

by Morgan Lewis on 4/21/2011

The New York Court of Appeals decision on April 5, in the Midland Insurance Company liquidation (In re Liquidation of Midland Insurance Company1) is an important affirmation of policyholder rights. In this decision, New...more