All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Regulation & Administrative Law

Martin AlpertVice President, Environmental ClaimsHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

Healthcare Reform: Pay if you lose Litigation

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Chambliss, Graham propose lawsuit reform as part of health care overhaul | www.ajc.com

Are frivolous lawsuits the main driver in skyrocketing healthcare costs?

Too Few Questions About Public Option Are Being Asked

October 27, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Snowe Rejects Public Option as Senate Democrats Weigh Measure | www.bloomberg.com

There is a nice, warm glow about a "public option" in health care, but what is it? What benefits will it have? How much will it pay providers? Who will actually run it? What is the evidence that any of the goals set for a public plan can actually be met? These and other questions need answers before Congress should be asked to vote on a "public" option. The bottom line is that currently health insurance and health plans are state regulated, private entities. A "public" option is different.

New Climate Change Bill Lacks Critical RPS for Renewables

October 7, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Senator Kerry introduces Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act: where is the RPS? | www.examiner.com

As stated in this source article, the various renewable energy industries such as solar are in desperate need of investor confidence and a guaranteed future market size to work towards, amidst a glut of oversupply at this time. A well-defined national RPS in the new climate change bill would lead to increased R&D into more cost-effective and efficient technologies and the formation of a complete domestic supply chain for renewables to support predictable future growth.

A $ 9.4 Million Dollar Mistake

September 25, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:DHL Ordered to Pay Up | www.logisticsmgmt.com

DHL - USA will pay a $9.4 million settlement to the United States for shipping items to restricted countries such as Sudan, Iran and Syria. The United States Department of Commerce and United States Department of the Treasury allege that DHL violated Export Administration Regulations (EAR) on numerous occasions from 2002 to 2007. The departments further charge that DHL failed to monitor thousands of other packages shipped to those countries.

Creative ways to increase revenue....

September 24, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Airline industry set to suffer $500m loss. | archive.gulfnews.com

Airlines have to find creative ways to increase revenue... increasing sales and cutting costs are the basics to generating more profits. In today's economy, the survival of the creative is the clear focus. Finding creative ways to generate more revenue and encourage more travelers to fly more will be necessary. The recent special program in the auto industry in the US is an example of a creative strategy that stimulated sales in a short time. Similar strategies may be followed in the airline industry -- can be done, but needs creativity!Dr. Raj SelladuraiIndiana University Business Professor

Martin AlpertVice President, Environmental ClaimsHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

Consumer Finance Protection Agency: Alive & well?

September 22, 2009

Analysis of:Frank backs consumer watchdog plan | www.politico.com

Will the CFPA become a reality?

Martin AlpertVice President, Environmental ClaimsHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008: Best thing since Sliced Bread!

September 13, 2009

Analysis of:It's Not Just for Kids: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and its Impact on Product Liability Litigation (Part One) | www.imakenews.com

How far reaching will the CPSIA be?Will the CPSIA new standards be the teeth or just the another regulation? 

Martin AlpertVice President, Environmental ClaimsHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

Healthcare Reform:A Meeting of the Minds

September 13, 2009

Analysis of:On Malpractice Reform, Fine Print Is Still Hazy | www.washingtonpost.com

Will Healthcare reform have to include a cap on damages?Has defensive medicine caused the escalating costs in Healthcare?

The Basel Group Plays a Reactive Game

September 8, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Basel Group Agrees on Bank Standards to Avoid Repeat of Crisis | www.bloomberg.com

There is no perfect solution, at best the regulatory authorities will only ever be able to play a reactive game to economic shocks such as the banking crises.

Pharmaceutical Outsourcing and the Importance of 24 Hour

September 7, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Outsourcing Clinical Trials to India & the Cost of Developing a New Drug. | msnoopursinghcrapanaceabiotech

India Becoming Favored Destination for Clinical Trials.

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