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Progressive Groups Ask DOJ to Reverse New M&A Safe Harbor Policy

More than a dozen groups are pressing the U.S. Justice Department to retreat from a new policy they say gives a “free pass” to corporate wrongdoers, a sign of mounting criticism among progressives of enforcement under President Joe Biden. Demand …

Arizona Supreme Court Ruling May Expose Agents to Lawsuits

An Arizona Supreme Court ruling may expose agents who write auto policies to malpractice lawsuits if they are accused of failing to inform their customers about uninsured and underinsured motorists coverage – even with a signed waiver acknowledging the customer …

Banks Seek Liability Shield for Future Home Mortgages

U.S. banks still wrestling with legal troubles springing from the subprime mortgage crisis are lobbying the new consumer agency for strong legal protection for future home loans. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is finalizing a proposal to entice banks to …