The Ninth Circuit recently held that Sony, maker of the PlayStation 2 (“PS2”) video game system, does not have coverage under its CGL or media E&O policies for a class action suit in which plaintiffs alleged that their video games and movies skipped or froze. 

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Read More Ninth Circuit Rejects Sony’s Play at PlayStation 2 Coverage

On Wednesday, July 23rd and Friday, July 25th, the New York State Insurance Department and the New York Attorney General held the second and third public hearings in a series of three hearings concerning producer compensation and disclosure of fee arrangements to consumers. 

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Read More The New York Insurance Department and New York Attorney General Held their Second and Third Joint-Hearings Regarding Insurance Producer Compensation

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas holding that a jury’s finding of knowing misconduct on the part of an insured does not preclude the finding of a covered “accident” resulting from such misconduct. 

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Read More Fifth Circuit Affirms Coverage for Property Damage Caused by Knowing Misconduct

The Connecticut Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal, recently filed separate complaints against The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (as the parent of Standard & Poor’s), Moody’s Corp., and Fitch, Inc.  The complaints were filed in the Connecticut Superior Court, Judicial District of Hartford.  Each complaint contains a single count for violation of Connecticut’s Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA). 

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Read More Connecticut Attorney General Files Complaints Against Rating Agencies

State Farm and the Florida Farm Bureau insurance companies have asked Florida state regulators to approve rate increases for homeowners’ policies.  State Farm’s company spokesman has reported that, since 2000, for every dollar in premiums collected the company spent $1.20 in claims and other expenses, including salaries and profits. 

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Read More Crist Resists Florida Homeowners Insurers’ Request for Rate Increases

The FSA has published a ‘quick and easy’ six-page guide to FSA regulation for small firms. (See: Quick Guide For Small Firms). The guide highlights key aspects of FSA regulation relevant to small firms and provides links to further information on the FSA website. (Click here to review the highlights). …
Read More UK: The Financial Service Authority (FSA) has Published a ‘Quick and Easy’ Regulatory Guide for Small Firms

On Thursday, August 28, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge’s Insurance and Reinsurance Department will host a webinar entitled “Insurance Implications of Climate Change”. This 60 minute webinar will comprise a discussion of the global legal framework which recognizes the reality of climate change. …
Read More August 28 EAPD Webinar: Insurance Implications of Climate Change

Last week, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 3221, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, which provides measures to shore up Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks, and provides relief to thousands of homeowners facing foreclosure. …
Read More Housing Bill Prohibiting Tie-Ins to Reverse Mortgages Becomes Law

Cornerstone Research, in cooperation with Stanford Law Schools Securities Class Action Clearinghouse, recently released a report on federal securities class action filings in the first half of 2008. …
Read More Report: Subprime Mortgage and Auction Rate Securities Issues Fuel Increase In Securities Class Action Filings In The First Half of 2008