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Based on Principles of Fairness, Court Dismisses Putative Class Action RICO Claims Asserted Years After Initiation of Suit

Based on Principles of Fairness, Court Dismisses Putative Class Action RICO Claims Asserted Years After Initiation of Suit

December 29, 2017

In Robertson v. SunLife Financial, a federal district court in Louisiana dismissed with prejudice as time-barred an amended putative class action complaint alleging RICO and state racketeering claims related to alleged wrongful conduct by an agent related to annuities issued by SunLife.

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COI Litigation Review – Early Dismissals Remain Elusive in Rate Increase Actions

COI Litigation Review – Early Dismissals Remain Elusive in Rate Increase Actions

December 29, 2017

Suits challenging insurers’ cost of insurance (COI) rate increases continue to generate much activity. In recent months, this activity has included transfers, consolidations, several actions that are inching closer to trial-readiness, and even a plaintiff’s jury verdict in an individual action.

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Delicate FINRA Balancing Act: To Self-Report or Not?

Delicate FINRA Balancing Act: To Self-Report or Not?

December 29, 2017

FINRA Rule 4530(a) requires member firms to promptly report certain enumerated events. Rule 4530(b) is less specific, with supplemental guidance advising that a firm should report when it concludes or reasonably should have concluded that conduct or events will result in "widespread or potential widespread impact to the member,

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Denial of Reinstatement of Lapsed Life Insurance Policy Affirmed Due to Failure to Satisfy Required Underwriting Standard

Denial of Reinstatement of Lapsed Life Insurance Policy Affirmed Due to Failure to Satisfy Required Underwriting Standard

December 29, 2017

In European Pensions Management Limited v. Columbus Life Insurance Co., a pension benefit plan that had purchased a life insurance policy on the secondary market and then permitted it to lapse for non-payment of premiums sued the insurer Columbus Life, alleging breach of contract and bad faith.

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Did Santa Give the Insurance Industry a Lump of Coal or a Diamond in the Rough?

Did Santa Give the Insurance Industry a Lump of Coal or a Diamond in the Rough?

December 29, 2017

The Proposed Suitability and Best Interest Standard of Conduct in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation

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Major Disruption in the Use of Technology and Trademarks in the Insurance Industry

Major Disruption in the Use of Technology and Trademarks in the Insurance Industry

December 29, 2017

A major study recently emerged regarding insurance industry brands.

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Preparing for New York Regulation 210’s Effective Date

Preparing for New York Regulation 210’s Effective Date

December 29, 2017

The Preamble to New York’s Regulation 210 (the "Regulation") contains a March 19, 2018 effective date.

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Regulators Continue to Scrutinize Initial Coin Offerings

Regulators Continue to Scrutinize Initial Coin Offerings

December 29, 2017

As reported in the most recent issue of Expect Focus, the SEC issued an investigative report in July cautioning market participants that distributed ledger (blockchain) technology-based offers and sales of digital "tokens" or "coins" in a so-called initial coin offering (ICO) may be subject to federal securities laws, depending on the circumstances.

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SEC Committee Advocates for Summary Mutual Fund Shareholder Reports

SEC Committee Advocates for Summary Mutual Fund Shareholder Reports

December 29, 2017

On December 7, the Investor Advisory Committee of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a recommendation that the SEC seriously explore the development of a summary disclosure document for mutual fund companies to use to satisfy their shareholder report delivery requirements.

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SEC Exam Staff: “Surprise, We’re Back”

SEC Exam Staff: “Surprise, We’re Back”

December 29, 2017

In August, Kevin Kelcourse, the associate director for examinations at the SEC’s Boston Regional Office, confirmed that his office has been making "surprise" examination visits to registered advisers in the region.

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