Alera Group sues former producer for allegedly stealing client data
In that role, the filing states, Rogers was responsible for developing and retaining clients, building insurance proposals tailored to each…
Year: 2026
Jeep Shows Off Cherokee Trailhawk Prototype, Debuts Extreme Recon Prototype
Last Monday Jeep showcased six new builds ahead of this weekend’s annual Easter Jeep Safari event in Moab, Utah that…
Applying Florida Avoidable Consequences Doctrine
BackgroundA roofer for a sixty-five-townhome community is notified that the homeowners association of the townhome community has filed a claim…
Severe storms dethrone hurricanes as costliest insured weather peril
Natural catastrophes ranked fifth in the latest Allianz Risk Barometer, reflecting growing alarm across the industry over the financial toll…
Fourth Circuit Overturns Class Certification of 401(k)
In a ruling that upends conventional thinking on the standards for class certification of claims brought under ERISA section 502(a)(2),…
Labor Department eases path to alternatives in 401(k)
Fiduciaries considering alternatives would need to evaluate them “objectively, thoroughly and analytically” against factors such as performance, fees, liquidity, valuation,…
New England Class Action Litigation Reaches New Heights
Class action litigation across New England reached historic levels in 2025, continuing a multiyear upward trend in filings in state…
H.I.G. sharpens focus on insurance capital with new global head of insurance
Jeffries will lead sourcing, transaction execution, and ongoing management of H.I.G.’s strategic investments in the insurance sector, as well as…
Financial Service Employer Insights for Mental Health Under ADA
Takeaways Financial services employers have heightened compliance, confidentiality and regulatory constraints when faced with employees’ accommodation requests tied to mental…
DOL EBSA Issues NPRM for 401(k) Investment Options
On March 30, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued a notice of proposed…
CIT Amends Order Expanding IEEPA Tariff Refunds
On March 27, 2026, Judge Richard K. Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an amended order…
Why Fannie Mae Lender Letter Matters for Affordability
In my prior post on the condominium supply problem, I focused on a central issue: the market is not failing to…