GLG News by Scottish Re Experts

Identity theft continues to be an issue with no safe haven in sight!Personal financial data seems to have no absolute protection!

Will fines like this against a health care provider increase the likelihood of coverage for existing & future claims? Will insurance coverage in general be affected by fines like this?

How will this settlement affect Amerigroup's business opportunities in Illinois & other states?Will a settlement of this nature confirm the momentum of the Federal government in other similar whistleblower cases?

Attempting to narrow the definition of asbestos to minimize lawsuit exposure will not be received well by our Supreme Court!

Building a case against paint manufacturers for lead paint poisoning may not be over, but under a public nuisance theory things just became tougher!The Court seemed to make it clear that the likely target for this kind of litigation remains with the landlord.

Will this ruling be a guide or an edict in calculating punitive damages in other cases?When an award is over a 100 million is a one to ratio for compensatory & punitive appropriate? 

The guidelines for EPA actions may have to be amended to try & decrease the time it takes to obtain cleanup reimbursement from responsible parties!

State court actions on FDA issues may have a revival!Greater consideration should be given to utilizing the Supreme Court to resolve issues that Congress should have acted upon!

In this struggling economy, when companies fail their business practices will undoubtedly be microscoped!Failing financial companies will give greater support for stricter compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley & Corporate governance.

Fiduciary responsibilities apply to many facets of all businesses.Transparency has become a greater focus for our legal system.