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Shifting Landscapes: How Federal and State Policies are Expanding Access to IVF

Earlier this summer, the White House confirmed that President Trump is actively reviewing policy proposals developed in response to his executive order (“EO”) aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (“IVF”)....more

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Texas Passes New Law Regulating Electronic Health Records and the Use of AI by Healthcare Professionals

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On June 20, Texas enacted S.B. 1188, joining only a handful of states that are taking artificial intelligence (AI) and data offshoring restrictions into their own hands. The law applies to most healthcare providers and all...more

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Illinois AI Regulations – The Passing of the Torch From Federal to State Legislatures to Ensure the Safe Expansion of AI Software...

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A Shifting Landscape From Federal to State Leadership - Over the past two years, federal efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) have taken two sharply different paths, first toward structured oversight under the...more

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Conyers Coverage Issue 13 – Summer Edition 2025

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A warm welcome to the Summer edition of Conyers Coverage. The whirlwind that is the Cayman Islands (re)insurance industry continues to blow with gusto! To keep you updated on recent developments, we include various items from...more

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Wisconsin Governor Signs Pelvic Exam Informed Consent Bill, Vetoes Direct Primary Care Agreement Bill

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On August 8, 2025, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 14, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 22, which establishes new informed consent requirements for pelvic examinations. This Act requires hospitals to obtain written informed...more

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New Florida Law May Spur Changes in Builder Insurance and Liability

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Starting July 1, Florida law will require builders of newly constructed homes to provide a mandatory 1-year warranty against material construction defects. The new statute, Section 553.837, Florida Statutes, establishes...more

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The Executive Order Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans and Its Implications for State Regulation of Insurance Trade...

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On August 7, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” which is intended to address instances of unfair discrimination in banking decisions by financial institutions...more

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Senate Bill (SB) 2544: Mediation Filing Deadlines for Out-Of-Network Facilities

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The recently enacted Texas Senate Bill (SB) 2544 imposes mandatory mediation filing deadlines for out-of-network (OON) facility providers. Under Insurance Code Chapter 1467, OON facility providers (including ambulatory...more

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Will AI Be Your New Doctor? Probably Not, Thanks to Recent Trends in State Regulation

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As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly commonplace, some have raised concerns about its use in medicine, particularly when AI assumes a role that is traditionally held by a physician or other licensed...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bill 92: Quebec Takes Another Step in Modernizing its Financial Sector Framework

With Bill 92 now adopted and enacted, this bulletin is updated to reflect the actual provisions of the Act. Bill 92, An Act to amend various provisions mainly with respect to the financial sector (2025, chapter 16)...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (8/4)

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Aquifer protection, Chicago pension boost among more than 100 new laws- “Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures signed last...more

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Louisiana Changes its "Proof of Loss" Law

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The Louisiana Legislature recently passed HB 437 which enacts La. § R.S. 22:1892.3 (effective August 1), in an attempt to clarify parties’ respective obligations as it relates to Proof of Loss statements and corresponding...more

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Oklahoma Expedited Actions Act: I’ll see you in court (real soon)

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“Attorney time” is how I often explain to my client how “quickly” things will progress in their lawsuit. Most folks that have been sued are anxious, unsure of the process, and often just want it to go away. “If I could just...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Captive Insurance Update | Issue 2 | 2025

Every year, the members of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association’s legislative committee and the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (the “DFR”) work to improve Vermont’s captive insurance laws and regulations....more

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Texas Insurance Regulators Provide Guidance on New Reporting Mandates

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The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) issued Bulletin B-0008-25 in anticipation of changes to the Texas Insurance Code which are set to take effect in January 2026. House Bill 2067 mandates quarterly reporting by insurers...more

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Real Estate Insights - July 2025

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Haynes Boone’s Real Estate Practice Group is excited to introduce the summer edition of HB Real Estate Insights. We hope you enjoy this read....more

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Explained: A Detailed Review of Key Changes for the Healthcare Industry

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To offset the cost of other provisions in the bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes significant reforms to Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are expected to result in...more

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Personal Liability Risks for Insurance Liquidators: Navigating Federal Super Priority in Insolvency Proceedings

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Insurance commissioners serving as liquidators of insolvent insurance companies should be mindful of the potential for personal liability arising under the Federal Priority Act (FPA) and potential solutions through model...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (7/21)

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After State Farm rate hike, legislators are pressured to provide relief. Here’s what could be on the table. - “Gov. JB Pritzker wasted no time in calling on state legislators to do something about rising insurance rates...more

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Servicers Take Note: Louisiana Now Allows Insurers to Offer Borrowers Stated Value Property Insurance Policies

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What Happened? Mortgage servicers should take note that on June 30, 2025, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed into law HB 356 (2025 La. Acts 480) creating the Stated Value Policy Act (the “Act”) which allows insurers to...more

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Missouri Adopts New Data Breach Notice Law for Insurers – The 10 Things Insurers and Licensed Entities Need to Know

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As cybersecurity threats escalate, state legislatures across the country are tightening requirements for how insurance entities respond to data breaches – and thanks to a new law just passed several weeks ago, Missouri is...more

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Insurance Premium Finance Exemption Enacted - Missouri Commercial Finance Disclosure Law

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As we reported last year, Missouri introduced its version of Commercial Finance Disclosure Law (“CFDL”) legislation, following the lead of other states with laws requiring consumer-like disclosures in certain commercial...more

McCarter & English, LLP

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tax Law Updates – Healthcare Sector

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the legislation commonly referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA), which includes significant changes to Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act (ACA)...more

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Is My Group Health Plan Covered by State PBM Reporting Laws?

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State laws seeking to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have increased significantly over the past few years. As it stands, all 50 states have laws that regulate PBMs in some way, but all are unique. However, most of...more

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Upcoming Utilization Review Restrictions in Light of Emerging Artificial Intelligence

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With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), state legislatures have been attempting to keep up with the technological advancing surge. Most recently, Texas enacted Senate Bill (SB) 815, a law imposing greater...more

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