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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

Bank Account Searches: Are They Permissble?

by Edward Amaral on 4/18/2013

Lawyers and other professionals contact our office every day and ask whether it is permissible for an asset search company or private investigator to conduct bank, stock, bond or mutual fund account searches on a subject. The...more

When NJ Banks Are Liable For 3rd-Party Fiduciary Breach

by Steven Beckelman | McCarter & English, LLP on 1/30/2013

Originally published in Law360, New York on January 29, 2013. Banks, broker/dealers and other financial institutions often are the subject of claims by noncustomer investors, businesses, and estate and trust...more

Business and Commercial Litigation Newsletter #21 - October 2012

by Bernstein Shur on 11/1/2012

We are pleased to present the 21st edition of the Bernstein Shur Business and Commercial Litigation Newsletter. This month, we recap news about intellectual property rights, the sale of branded products and a U.S. lawsuit...more

Credit Rating Agencies’ Opinions Are Not Immune

by Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP on 6/12/2012

Recently, U.S. District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin, Southern District of New York, rejected the contentions of Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. and several ratings agencies, including Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch, that credit...more

Ontario Court of Appeal Recognizes Tort of Invasion of Privacy

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 1/24/2012

On January 18, 2012, the Ontario Court of Appeal recognized a common law tort of “intrusion upon seclusion” in Ontario law in its decision in Jones v. Tsige. This decision has potentially significant implications, not just...more

New York Court of Appeals’ Clarification of the Martin Act Opens Door for Common Law Claims in Securities Cases

by White & Case LLP on 1/11/2012

The New York Court of Appeals recently held that the Martin Act — New York’s “Blue Sky” law — does not preclude private plaintiffs from pursuing common law claims such as fraud and negligent misrepresentation relating to...more

Texas Insurance Law Newsbrief

by Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom, LLP on 8/15/2011

IN THIS ISSUE: Paid v. Incurred Medical Expenses; Coverage for Settlement of FTC Class Action; Insurable Interest; Twombly & Igbal; Premium Payment as Condition Precedent to Coverage; Duty to Defend; Policy Issuance;...more

Preparing for the New Wave of FDIC Suits Against Bank Directors and Officers

by Lane Powell PC - Finance Law on 7/1/2011

Directors and officers are the most likely FDIC targets for recovery claims since, in many cases, they are covered by “D&O” insurance. Typically, the FDIC asserts claims for gross negligence, negligence and breach of...more

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