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Martin AlpertJuly 11, 2008
WR Grace:EPA wins in Supreme Court
Analysis of: Supreme Court rejects W.R. Grace asbestos appeal | www.boston.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
Attempting to narrow the definition of asbestos to minimize lawsuit exposure will not be received well by our Supreme Court!
Martin AlpertJuly 8, 2008
Lead Paint-Public Nuisance, a thing of the past!
Analysis of: R.I. Lead Paint Ruling Ends Hope Of Costly Cleanup | www.lexisone.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
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.
Martin AlpertJuly 3, 2008
Punitive Damages: Supreme Court gets closer to appropriate calculation.
Analysis of: Justices Slash Damages for Exxon Oil Spill | www.washingtonpost.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
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? 
Martin AlpertJune 23, 2008
WR Grace funds another cleanup
Analysis of: W.R. Grace's Asbestos Settlement Wins Approval | www.washingtonpost.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
The guidelines for EPA actions may have to be amended to try & decrease the time it takes to obtain cleanup reimbursement from responsible parties!
Martin AlpertJune 23, 2008
Preemption: Congress may be stepping in!
Analysis of: Device Preemption Ruling Threatened by Draft Bill | fdanews.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
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!
Martin AlpertJune 23, 2008
Hedge Funds Failing; The House of Straw!
Analysis of: Prosecutors Said to Consider Charges in Bear Funds Case | www.nytimes.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
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.
Martin AlpertJune 9, 2008
Broker Kickbacks: Contingent Commissions all over again.
Analysis of: Brokers face insurance kickback investigation | www.investmentnews.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
Fiduciary responsibilities apply to many facets of all businesses.Transparency has become a greater focus for our legal system.
June 6, 2008
There Will Be Blood(letting)
Analysis of: It Ain't Over Til It's Over: Financials, Credit Cards and Housing | seekingalpha.com
Author: James Butler, President, Rigley Financial Corporation
Citigroup has continued to show losses in global operations, some relating to subprime issues. However, while many of the financial institutions are showing losses, Citi's losses are different, which is a good thing for the investor.
Martin AlpertMay 28, 2008
Supreme court: No retaliation allowed for age discrimination suits.
Analysis of: Split High Court Finds ADEA Provides Retaliation Protection | www.lexisone.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
The ADEA federal & private sector provisions may have had some questions remain regarding the viability of retaliation for age discrimination suits, but apparently not any longer!Employers will have to scrutinize release of any employees who had or have suits pending for age discrimination.&nbs...
Martin AlpertMay 27, 2008
Federal preemption:the sword or the shield?
Analysis of: Working against consumers: Federal agencies have been quietly restricting product liability lawsuits | www.lasvegassun.com
Author: Martin Alpert, Claim Director, CAMBRIDGE INTEGRATED SERVICES GROUP INC
Will federal preemption be used as a shield from liability for drug companies and many other entities?Is Federal protection becoming an oxymoron?

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