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…
GAO Publishes Report on Engineered Biofertilizers
On March 16, 2026, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report on engineered biofertilizers, which use genetic engineering and combine…
BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase Debuts With Different Door Handles — Here’s Why
According to Chinese media, BMW has officially released images of the iX3 Long Wheelbase ahead of its world premiere at…
Ohio Jury Awards $22.5 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On March 18, 2026, an Ohio jury awarded $22.5 million in a wrongful death lawsuit related to a company’s denial…