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Preparing for contingent business interruption claims in the wake of Superstorm Sandy

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • April 18 2013

The sheer amount of physical damage caused by what was left of Hurricane Sandy when it made landfall in New Jersey on October 29, 2012, is difficult

Reflections on the 2013 PLUS D&O Symposium day two

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 19 2013

The second day of the 2013 PLUS D&O Symposium featured panel discussions on typical concerns of corporate directors, D&O exposures outside the United

Sandy: déjà vu?

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • November 7 2012

Seven years ago, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans

Are mutual fund investors seeking an end run around Ameriprise Financial v. Gallus?

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • November 6 2012

Investors in various mutual funds managed by Principal Financial Group filed a derivative action under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 in Iowa federal court in late October, alleging that the company charged excessive fees

Alleged mutual fund kickback case allowed to proceed as class action

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • October 18 2012

Financial lines insurers may want to take a closer look at revenue-sharing agreements between pension plan administrators and the mutual funds they offer plan participants as investment options, in the wake of a Connecticut federal court’s decision to certify a class action against ING Life Insurance & Annuity Company

Market timing case goes to U.S. Supreme Court

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • October 16 2012

D&O and E&O carriers alike will want to keep a close eye on the US Supreme Court this term

New York court dismisses Madoff claim against investment advisors & fund managers

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • October 16 2012

A New York State trial court recently dismissed claims by the holders of variable life insurance policies, some of whose excess cash value was invested with Bernard Madoff’s securities firm, against various investment advisors and hedge fund managers

Massachusetts Federal Court shows little patience for poorly-pled Exchange Act claims

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • October 15 2012

D&O issuers and policyholders concerned about their exposure to Exchange Act claims for overly optimistic wind-energy deals may be breathing easier in the wake of a Massachusetts federal district court's holding that a pension fund could not state a viable cause of action against American Superconductor

Mississippi Appeals Court recognizes excess carrier’s malpractice claim against insured’s defense counsel

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • August 8 2012

Does an excess liability insurer have standing to bring a malpractice claim against counsel appointed by its insured’s primary carrier to defend against a lawsuit?

PLUS D&O Symposium 2012 Day 2 fourth panel: cross-fire

  • Edwards Wildman Palmer LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 16 2012

The 2012 PLUS D&O Symposium concluded with a roundtable discussion, where brokers and carrier representatives offered their frank opinions on a host of topics confronting the industry