-listed public companies, the drop was not steep enough and has not lasted long enough to offset the extensive backlog of securities lawsuits that the D&O insurers are facing after years of record levels of securities class action lawsuit filings – although, as discussed further in the final section below,  there may be other factors, such as new market entrants, increased insurance capital, and increased competition that could otherwise counter the increases that most… [read post]

5 - David Harlow's Health Care Law Blog looks at the GOP's health reform plan. [read post]