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Texas Court Upholds Suit Limitation Clause Despite Post-Denial Appraisal Demand

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In Texas, once a claim denial has been issued, the clock starts ticking for an insured to file a lawsuit. In Texas, the default statute of limitations for breach of contract claims is four years. ...more

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UK legislation to implement Berne Financial Services Agreement published

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The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Mutual Recognition Agreement) (Switzerland) Regulations 2025 have been published, accompanied by an explanatory memorandum. The Regulations will make changes to UK legislation to...more

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NFIP Reauthorization Included In Spending Bill

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The legislation reopening the government signed by President Trump, H.R. 5731, also reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) until January 30, 2026, the same day the spending measure lapses. The...more

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Derivative and Secondary Liability for Copyright Infringement: Knowledge vs. Control

One may be liable for copyright infringement by another under theories of contributory infringement or vicarious infringement. Where there are multiple infringers of a copyright, all infringers are jointly and severally...more

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European Commission Makes Significant Changes to Securitisation Capital Rules for Insurers

On 29 October, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35 (the “Solvency II Delegated Act”). The Solvency II Delegated Act makes significant changes to...more

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The Compensation Clawback Rules: The Rules That Haven’t Changed Much of Anything

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Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 required the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue rules mandating the recovery of incentive-based compensation in the case of a...more

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What to expect (from CMS) when you’re expecting (an end to the government shutdown)

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The end of the longest government shutdown in US history is finally here, with the president having signed a continuing resolution (CR) that funds the government through January 30, 2026....more

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CMS Tests Prior Authorization for Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Preparing for the 2025 Demonstration

CMS is launching a five-year Prior Authorization Demonstration for certain ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services beginning December 15, 2025, in 10 states, including Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas....more

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IRS announces 2026 employee benefit plan limits

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for various employer-sponsored retirement and welfare plans for 2026....more

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First Healthcare Non-Prosecution Agreement Under Revised DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy: Key Takeaways

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The Department of Justice’s recent non-prosecution agreement (NPA) with a Medicare Advantage company marks a first-of-its-kind healthcare resolution under the revised Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP) — and the first to...more

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Tax Court Economic Substance Ruling is a Mixed Bag for Taxpayers

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Yesterday the Tax Court issued its much awaited opinion in Patel v. Commissioner. After the Court disallowed deductions attributable to Patel’s captive insurance arrangement, it ordered briefing on the applicability of the...more

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No Coverage for Failure to Warn of TCE Contamination Plume

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The Missouri Court of Appeals, applying Missouri law, held that insurers had no duty to defend or indemnify a defense contractor in connection with a class action alleging failure to warn of groundwater contamination. Certain...more

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You Have Been Hurt in a Truck Accident. What’s Next? Do You Need a Lawyer?

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Truck accidents are often catastrophic events. These accidents involve heavy vehicles that are typically hauling even heavier cargo loads. Although any road accident has the potential to cause serious injury, when large...more

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42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule: What’s Changing and What Do You Need to Know? – Diagnosing Health Care Video Podcast

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By early 2026, substance use disorder (SUD) providers, health plans, clinicians, health information exchanges (HIEs), and vendors must meet new federal privacy standards for SUD treatment records or face Health Insurance...more

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Fifth Circuit Issues Pro-Policyholder Ruling that ADR Proceeding Triggered Insurer’s Duty to Defend and Indemnify

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On October 20, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a significant decision clarifying that an insurer’s duty to defend under Texas law extends to a contractually mandated alternative dispute...more

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CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: What Payors and Insurers Need to Know

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On October 31, CMS finalized the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) rule (CMS-1832-F), effective January 1, 2026. While primarily directed at Medicare providers, the rule’s changes have clear downstream effects for...more

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Is Inverse Condemnation Reform on the Table in California?

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We recently detailed Assembly Bill 254, which overhauls California’s approach to wildfires. In addition to promoting new transmission facilities, replenishing the wildfire fund, streamlining the siting process and exempting...more

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RWI Limits: Rethinking the 10% Rule

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“How much limit should we buy?” This is a perennial question in the world of reps and warranties insurance (RWI). For years, the shorthand answer has been: 10% of enterprise value. But as with many rules of thumb, it’s worth...more

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This Week in 340B: October 28 – November 3, 2025

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Find this week’s updates on 340B litigation to help you stay in the know on how 340B cases are developing across the country. Each week we comb through the dockets of more than 50 340B cases to provide you with a quick...more

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Investing in Resilience: How Extreme Weather Is Reshaping Infrastructure Investment and Risk

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Across sectors and jurisdictions, the data point to a world facing more frequent and intense physical disruptions. Extreme heat, heavy rainfall, rising sea levels, and prolonged droughts are no longer regional anomalies; they...more

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Court Denies Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Defendant’s Theory of Alternative Exposure

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Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana - Plaintiffs Erica Dandry Constanza and Monica Dandry Hallner allege decedent Michael P. Dandry Jr. developed mesothelioma from asbestos...more

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Florida Mandates Timely Refunds of Patient Overpayments - What Healthcare Providers Need to Know

Effective January 1, 2026, new Florida legislation imposes strict requirements on healthcare facility licensees and practitioners to refund patient overpayments within a specified timeframe. The law introduces clear...more

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Corrosion Exclusions - Differences Across the Atlantic

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Corrosion exclusions are not interpreted in the same manner on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. Generally speaking, in the U.K., corrosion exclusions only apply to exclude the claim where the corrosion event was a gradual...more

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Troutman Pepper Locke Weekly Consumer Financial Services Newsletter – November 2025 # 2

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To keep you informed of recent activities, below are several of the most significant federal and state events that have influenced the Consumer Financial Services industry over the past week. Federal Activities: On...more

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Causation is disputed – that’s why Florida’s Second DCA is keeping the (bad) faith instruction

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On September 19, 2025, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals affirmed a final judgment in favor of Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Company (“FFB”) in an extra-contractual action. The case arose out of a fatal...more

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