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Transamerica Wins Long-Term Care Benefits Appeal
By Allison BellThe insurer used surveillance to show that a man needed no care, and the 9th Circuit found that his appeal was frivolous.
February 15, 2024
Appeals Court Finds Pru Had Some Fiduciary Duty Over Group LTC Plan RatesThe ruling could affect how the federal courts handle a wide range of ERISA fiduciary rule cases.
February 14, 2024
Aflac Sues Vendor Over Ransomware-Related RefundThe insurer says a 2022 Exela hack temporarily disrupted its ability to process claims.
February 14, 2024
Progress Software Fights to Keep MOVEit Hack Cases in BostonThe software firm says even MOVEit cases with other defendants should be centralized.
February 13, 2024
Life and Annuity Issuer Faces Suits Over 'SIM Swap' CyberattackHackers persuaded a phone company to let them take over a CNO executive's phone.
February 12, 2024
Bharara Once Jailed Wall Street Pros. Now He Helps Them Avoid PrisonWhen firms see enforcement actions, they should move to ensure they're "not going to be in the same position," he says.
February 08, 2024
IRA Lawsuit Shows Why Advisors Must Watch for Elder Financial AbuseA woman alleges her uncle abused her late grandmother and coerced her to change beneficiary amounts.
February 08, 2024
Arraignment Set for LPL Network Firm Employee Charged With Double MurderRamy Fahim is accused of killing co-worker Griffin Cuomo and Cuomo's roommate, Jonathan Bahm.