Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge’s Insurance and Reinsurance Department will host a webinar on the above topic on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 12:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM BST.
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TODAY’S WEBINAR: Insurance Implications of Climate Change
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Today, 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.
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Connecticut Attorney General Files Complaints Against Rating Agencies
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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August 28 EAPD Webinar: Insurance Implications of Climate Change
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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. …
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Ohio Residents File Class Action Complaint Against Makers of Baby Bottles with BPA
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Last month, Ohio residents filed a class action complaint against five of the largest baby bottle and “sippy cup” makers: Avent, Dr. Brown’s, Evenflo, Gerber, and Playtex. The lawsuit alleges that the bottle makers were aware of the dangers of Bisphenol-A (commonly referred to as “BPA”) but misrepresented, both intentionally and negligently, their products’ safety. BPA, a component of clear polycarbonate, is commonly used in baby bottles, pacifiers and other baby and adult products. …
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Connecticut In-House Counsel Not Licensed in Connecticut Must Register By June 30, 2008!
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Posted in Connecticut Developments, United States
If you are in-house counsel for a corporation in Connecticut, but are not licensed in Connecticut, please read this! Failure to comply with Connecticut Practice Book section 15A could result in an enforcement action for unauthorized practice of law. …
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Connecticut Attachment Suit Provides Insight Into Auction Rate Securities Claims
One of Connecticut’s wealthiest families has recently brought an attachment suit against UBS AG, UBS Securities, LLC and UBS Financial Services, Inc. in an effort to require UBS to set aside $150 million to cover a potential reward in an ongoing FINRA arbitration concerning auction rate securities “ARS”).
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Connecticut Governor Vetoes Bill Establishing the Connecticut Healthcare Partnership
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Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell recently vetoed House Bill 5536, An Act Establishing the Connecticut Healthcare Partnership (the “Bill”), which is intended to achieve savings for Connecticut municipalities, nonprofit groups and small employers with 50 employees or less by allowing them to join the current state employees’ health insurance program.
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Connecticut Adopts Captive Legislation
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On June 2, 2008, Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell signed S.B. 281 into law making Connecticut the latest state to permit the formation of captive insurance companies. S.B. 281 is very similar to the captive insurer statutes of Vermont, currently the largest U.S. domicile for captive insurance companies.
Connecticut Act Concerning an Insured’s Right to Choose Auto Repairer
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The Connecticut General Assembly’s transportation committee has recently approved Senate Bill 288 (the “Bill”), which prohibits auto insurers from recommending, requesting or requiring policyholders use certain auto repair facilities. The Bill also prohibits insurers from providing economic advantages to policyholders on the basis that they use certain facilities. …
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