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Prior Concussions Significantly Increase the Risk of Long-Term Disability after a Motor Vehicle Crash

A Canadian Study published on-line in January 2026 by the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA Network Open, finds that a history of prior concussion is associated with a 15% increase in the risk of long-term...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Japan Proposes Amendments to Supervisory Guidelines Concerning Reinsurance

On April 8, 2026, the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) published a proposed amendment to its Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Insurance Companies, adding new provisions specifically targeting reinsurance....more

McGuireWoods LLP

Medicare Billers Face First New Pricing in Years and Compressed CLFS Timelines

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On May 1, 2026, CMS published three interconnected Federal Register notices that set the stage for how Medicare will price clinical laboratory tests in calendar year 2027. They announce the rechartering and new membership of...more

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NAIC Working Group Continues to Discuss Proposed Changes to RBC Factors for CLOs

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Since our March 2, 2026 Legal Update, NAIC Working Group Receives Progress Report from the American Academy of Actuaries on RBC for CLOs, the NAIC Risk-Based Capital Investment Risk and Evaluation (E) Working Group (the “RBC...more

Morris James LLP

Serious Motorcycle Collisions in Delaware: Why the First Narrative Is Rarely the Final Analysis

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A recent motorcycle fatality on Churchmans Road in Newark underscores why serious Delaware crash investigations require careful evidence review before conclusions about fault are reached....more

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

The Accountability Baseline: Why the "Human-in-the-Loop" is Your Newest Discovery Risk in Insurance Claims Handling

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This is the first installment of a new insurance claims-focused series within Defending the Algorithm™, written and edited by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Insurance and Commercial Litigation Attorney Christopher M. Jacobs, Esq.,...more

Carlton Fields

NAIC Heads Back to the Lab on Annuity Suitability

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After the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Annuity Suitability (A) Working Group published its 2025 technical report, aimed at insurers, on “Annuity Best Interest Regulatory Guidance and...more

Carlton Fields

Next Round of Testing: NAIC Clarifies Third-Party Oversight Plan

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Continuing its goal of mapping out the regulatory landscape that would apply to insurers’ use of third-party models and data, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Third-Party Data and Models (H) Working Group...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New York DFS Fines Delta Dental $2.25 Million for Cybersecurity Rule Violations

On April 30, 2026, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced a $2.25 million cybersecurity settlement with Delta Dental Insurance Company (DDIC) and Delta Dental of New York, Inc. (DDNY)...more

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Bona Fide Dispute Displaces Bad Faith

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In Joseph Johnson v. State Farm Lloyds, No. 03-24-00314-CV, 2026 WL 827624, at *2 (Tex. App. Mar. 26, 2026), the Austin Court of Appeals considered an insurer’s liability for bad faith when that insurer denied a claim on the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FDIC oversees deposit transfer after Georgia regulator takes possession of state-chartered bank

On May 1, the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance announced that it took possession of a state-chartered bank in LaGrange, Georgia, citing its authority under O.C.G.A. § 7-1-150(a), and that the FDIC was appointed...more

Hogan Lovells

HL UK Pensions Law Digest 11 May 2026

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A bite-sized summary of recent UK pension news Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Act 2026 As expected, the legislation to apply National...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Already Have Life Insurance? Why an ILIT May Be Worth It

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With a federal estate tax rate of 40%, estate planning conversations often start and stop with the relatively high federal exemption (currently $15 million for individuals and $30 million for married couples). That can make...more

Verrill

Navigating PBM Reform: Regulatory Changes, Market Shifts, and Practical Guidance for ERISA Fiduciaries

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Pharmacy Benefit Manager (“PBM”) arrangements have long relied on rebates with limited transparency into true drug costs. Recent regulatory and market developments represent a shift toward greater transparency and better net...more

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Ohio Federal Court Says Human Trafficking Claims Can Be Covered “Occurrences” Under CGL Policy

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Hotels across the country in the past decade have experienced a wave of litigation under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). The law provides victims of certain human trafficking crimes with a...more

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

Health Plans Are the Next Fiduciary Litigation Target

For years, employers have treated fiduciary governance as a retirement‑plan issue. Formal committees, documented processes, and ongoing oversight became standard in response to excessive fee litigation and regulatory...more

Hogan Lovells

UK Insurance Horizon Scanner 2026 - May

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A snapshot of key market and regulatory developments expected to impact the UK insurance sector between now and the end of the year. During 2026 Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024: It is expected that the...more

Frantz Ward LLP

Seven Key Strategies for Successful Subcontracting

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Taking the time to read and understand your subcontract is a necessary step for any successful project. Although subcontracts are not uniform and can be quite lengthy, these are the top seven provisions you need to...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Red Flags Everywhere! – Ten Risks for Directors – Week 10

Each week for the next 10 weeks, we will publish an installment of our Red Flags Everywhere! series, highlighting key risk areas that public companies and their board of directors should keep top of mind. This series...more

Jones Day

Rising Scrutiny of Employer Health Plan Administration: ERISA Fiduciary Litigation, Federal Transparency Initiatives, State...

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As federal and state governments continue to prioritize drug pricing reform, employers across the nation face a rapidly evolving landscape of legal and regulatory scrutiny regarding the management of their health plans. A...more

Ankura

The Document Few May Read and Why It Is the Most Important Thing in Your SNP

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I was sitting with a model of care (MOC) recently — not skimming it, actually reading it — and it brought back a conversation I had with a colleague that I have not been able to shake....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Skin Substitutes: $3.2 Million ALJ Decision for Florida Wound Care Practice

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Foley & Lardner LLP (Foley) secured a fully favorable Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) decision overturning $3,261,046.50 in Medicare overpayments assessed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) against a Florida...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

FinReg Monthly Update - April 2026

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Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK, EU and U.S. financial services regulation....more

Morgan Lewis

Insurance Coverage Considerations for False Claims Act Investigations and Settlements

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Over the last year, beyond traditional healthcare and federal procurement matters, the government has pursued federal False Claims Act (FCA) investigations and enforcement across high-risk areas, including diversity, equity,...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Episode 5: Defending Reality: Combating Synthetic Media Through Deepfake Response Coverage

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As synthetic media becomes more convincing, cyber risk is expanding beyond our systems and into perception itself. Impersonation events challenge the architecture of “traditional” cyber insurance, which is built around...more

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