Mr. Martin Alpert

GLG News by Mr. Martin Alpert, President, Environmental Claims, The Sandner Group

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Credit Card Fraud, the Tip of the Iceberg!

August 7, 2008

Analysis of:11 Charged In Connection With Credit Card Fraud | www.lexisone.com

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

United Healthcare: Another fine!

July 30, 2008

Analysis of:United Healthcare hit with hefty fine | www.investmentnews.com

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?

Qui Tam litigation:Amerigroup Settles

July 28, 2008

Analysis of:Amerigroup OKs $225 Million Settlement | www.boston.com

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?

WR Grace:EPA wins in Supreme Court

July 11, 2008

Analysis of:Supreme Court rejects W.R. Grace asbestos appeal | www.boston.com

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

Lead Paint-Public Nuisance, a thing of the past!

July 8, 2008

Analysis of:R.I. Lead Paint Ruling Ends Hope Of Costly Cleanup | www.lexisone.com

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.

Punitive Damages: Supreme Court gets closer to appropriate calculation.

July 3, 2008

Analysis of:Justices Slash Damages for Exxon Oil Spill | www.washingtonpost.com

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? 

WR Grace funds another cleanup

June 23, 2008

Analysis of:W.R. Grace's Asbestos Settlement Wins Approval | www.washingtonpost.com

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

Preemption: Congress may be stepping in!

June 23, 2008

Analysis of:Device Preemption Ruling Threatened by Draft Bill | fdanews.com

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!

Hedge Funds Failing; The House of Straw!

June 23, 2008

Analysis of:Prosecutors Said to Consider Charges in Bear Funds Case | www.nytimes.com

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.

Broker Kickbacks: Contingent Commissions all over again.

June 9, 2008

Analysis of:Brokers face insurance kickback investigation | www.investmentnews.com

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

Supreme court: No retaliation allowed for age discrimination suits.

May 28, 2008

Analysis of:Split High Court Finds ADEA Provides Retaliation Protection | www.lexisone.com

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. 

Federal preemption:the sword or the shield?

May 27, 2008

Analysis of:Working against consumers: Federal agencies have been quietly restricting product liability lawsuits | www.lasvegassun.com

Will federal preemption be used as a shield from liability for drug companies and many other entities?Is Federal protection becoming an oxymoron?

Supreme Court: Finally a win for the States

May 21, 2008

Analysis of:Supreme Court Upholds State Municipal Bond Exemption | www.law.com

This ruling could be an early indication that we are not ready for automatic Federal preemption.Is this ruling based on sound legal precedent or the the sign of our times with a struggling market?

Class actions: FINRA/NASD Compliance!

May 20, 2008

Analysis of:Class-action lawsuits threaten the NASD/FINRA | www.producersweb.com

Is steering a common practice with brokers/dealers?Will simply stating your investment has a risk be enough to shield brokers/dealers?

Limiting Lawsuits:Bush makes an attempt!

May 19, 2008

Analysis of:Bush administration rules limit lawsuits | ap.google.com

Should the President get involved in limiting lawsuits?Is Federal Preemption at least one effective mechanism in limiting lawsuits?

R.I. Supreme Court: Lead paint ruling

May 19, 2008

Analysis of:High-stakes lead paint case to R.I. Supreme Court | www.boston.com

Could the ultimate decision in this case open the flood gates to more favorable rulings for plaintiffs?Who should really bear the burden of proof in Lead Paint Litigation?

Security: Placing a value on your private information!

May 13, 2008

Analysis of:Proposed privacy rules rile small brokerage firms | www.investmentnews.com

Protecting the privacy of your personal information should remain a paramount concern!Some brokerage firms may have to close their doors with increased security costs!

Genes to Determine Insurance Coverage!

May 12, 2008

Analysis of:Congress Passes Bill to Bar Bias Based on Genes | www.nytimes.com

Gene research may be a double edged sword!Will HIPPA apply to genetic testing!

Subprime Mortgage Losses: Accountability!

May 12, 2008

Analysis of:Wave of Lawsuits Over Losses Could Hit a Wall | www.nytimes.com

Filing the lawsuit for home loan problems is easy, winning will be the real problem!The Supreme Court seems to be raising the bar on the burden of proof!

Supreme Court: Shouldn't the burden of proof be with the drafter?

May 6, 2008

Analysis of:Supreme Court Weighs Insurer's Conflict of Interest in Claim Denial | www.insurancejournal.com

The burden of proof may shift to insurers when insureds submit claims.Will the review of insurance claims be subjective or objective?

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