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Welcome to Latham’s India Insights, which covers key legal and commercial developments in the dynamic and growing India market....more
On March 17, 2026, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals held in General Star Indemnity Co. v. Toy Quest Ltd. that the commercial general liability insurer had no duty to defend an “abuse of process” claim related to the...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently decided McKee Foods Corp. v. BFP, Inc. The Court held that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preempts key parts of Tennessee’s “any-willing-pharmacy”...more
On April 14, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) rulemaking that would establish the Comprehensive...more
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, applying Illinois law, held that a commercial general liability policy did not provide coverage for a suit seeking compensation for costs associated with...more
Recent geopolitical developments, including escalating US military activity involving Iran, are disrupting the global sports and entertainment landscape. Event cancellations, postponements, and relocations across the Middle...more
On April 16, 2026, the Nevada Health Authority (NHA) announced a temporary, statewide moratorium on enrolling new Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Suppliers (DMEPOS) providers in Nevada’s Medicaid...more
In Part 1 of this series, I discussed why Texas is only partway toward a solution to the condominium supply problem, focusing on the need for continued statutory reform, including modernization of condominium development...more
When a building envelope fails, whether from natural disaster, construction defect, or wear and tear, the first dispute in a condominium setting may not be, “What failed?” It may be, “Who owns the problem?” Is the...more
Let’s say a carrier insures a property for a number of years. During that time, multiple events occur that could damage the property. The insured waits, however, to make a claim. A claim is eventually made but it is not clear...more
Many property owners in the Palmetto State rely on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for protection against flood damage. However, NFIP policies contain numerous provisions that can surprise policyholders when they...more
Starting January 1, 2027, LEAD offers a 10-year model (spanning the years 2027-2036) to effectively replace the ACO REACH model when it sunsets on December 31, 2026. Unlike REACH’s 4-year run with periodic benchmark rebasing,...more
Recently, the Sixth Circuit issued a significant ERISA preemption ruling for employers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The court held that Tennessee’s PBM laws, which require “any willing” pharmacy access and limiting...more
A bipartisan duo of Ohio legislators introduced Senate Bill 386, titled the "Medicaid Savings Act." The bill, introduced by Senators Louis Blessing (R-Cincinnati) and Beth Liston (D-Dublin), proposes a fundamental shift in...more
The setup may seem familiar: a policyholder is sued in state court, judgment is entered against the policyholder, and the victorious plaintiff (now judgment creditor) turns to the liability insurer for payment....more
Major workplace accidents present a variety of legal challenges. While cooperating with a governmental agency (OSHA/MSHA/PHMSA/CSB or other) during an accident investigation, the decisions you make can have an impact on the...more
Adjusters who act quickly, humanely, and strategically can often prevent escalation into “nuclear verdict” territory. A “nuclear verdict” is an extraordinarily large jury award relative to the facts of the case and the...more
The insurance industry has been swift to adopt artificial intelligence (“AI”). According to consulting firm McKinsey & Company, 76% of insurers surveyed have already begun using generative AI in their day-to-day operations....more
Since publishing the Disaster Recovery Brief "Are Block Grants the Future of FEMA Public Assistance?" we received several inquiries seeking additional information. In response, this brief explains what a block grant is in the...more
On April 13, 2026, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a precedential decision in Haire-Cochran v. 24 Restore, Inc., reversing a district court's dismissal of claims against a restoration company and clarifying an important...more
In this episode, Gabriel Scott, Kevin Alonso, and Kennedy Caldwell break down the new Long Term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model and its impact on accountable care. They provide background on the model, outline key new...more
On April 10, 2026, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") proposed a new rule to implement the requirements of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (the "GENIUS Act") for...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 10, 2026, released its fiscal year (FY) 2027 proposed rule for the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH)...more
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for business owners. It is a present reality. Businesses across every industry in North Carolina and beyond are deploying AI tools for customer service, data...more
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been busy lately serving up regs. Regs & Eggs certainly has a lot to chew on going forward as, just last week, the agency released new proposed rules around the Medicare...more