Elizabeth Blosfield

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10 11, 2020

New York Sues Sotheby’s for Helping Client Escape Sales Taxes on Artwork

By | November 10th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New York Sues Sotheby’s for Helping Client Escape Sales Taxes on Artwork

Sotheby’s was sued on Friday by New York’s attorney general, who accused the auction house of defrauding the state by helping an important client avoid millions of dollars of sales taxes on art he purchased. Attorney General Letitia James said …

5 11, 2020

Delaware Elects Incumbent Insurance Commissioner Navarro to Second Term

By | November 5th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Delaware Elects Incumbent Insurance Commissioner Navarro to Second Term

Delaware’s Incumbent Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has been elected to a second term, beating out opponent Dr. Julia Pillsbury with roughly 60% of the votes, according to New York Times data. Pillsbury was the candidate for the Republican party in …

30 10, 2020

Jerry Falwell Jr. Files Suit Against Liberty University Claiming Reputational Damage

By | October 30th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Jerry Falwell Jr. Files Suit Against Liberty University Claiming Reputational Damage

The former president and chancellor of Liberty University (LU), Jerry Falwell Jr., is suing the school for reputational damage following his August resignation, according to a complaint filed in the Commonwealth of Virginia Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg. …

13 10, 2020

Crisis Within a Crisis: How COVID-19 is Driving the Opioid Epidemic

By | October 13th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Crisis Within a Crisis: How COVID-19 is Driving the Opioid Epidemic

While the current national health conversation has largely centered on the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in more than 200,000 deaths in the U.S. alone and more than a million worldwide according to recent World Health Organization (WHO) data, another …

8 10, 2020

Calls for Reform Revived Over More Than A Century Old New York Law

By | October 8th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Calls for Reform Revived Over More Than A Century Old New York Law

A coalition of business advocacy and local government groups have renewed calls for reform to a New York law that has been on the books since the late 1800s. New York State Labor Law sections 240/241, known as the Scaffold …

22 09, 2020

New York Calls on Insurers to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks

By | September 22nd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New York Calls on Insurers to Address Climate-Related Financial Risks

New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Linda Lacewell today implemented several new initiatives to address climate-related financial risks, calling on insurers to begin integrating these practices into their risk management and business strategies. This move comes amidst …

12 08, 2020

Cyber Lessons for the Insurance Industry Continue Three Years After NotPetya

By | August 12th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Cyber Lessons for the Insurance Industry Continue Three Years After NotPetya

This summer marks three years since the NotPetya malware attack, which has been called the most devastating cyber attack in history. While cyber experts say cybersecurity and prevention strategies have since evolved in many ways, they also warn another crippling …

14 05, 2020

Departing Maryland Insurance Commissioner Reflects on Time in Office, Talks Future Plans

By | May 14th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Departing Maryland Insurance Commissioner Reflects on Time in Office, Talks Future Plans

Maryland Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer Jr. will leave his regulatory role and step into his new position as executive director of Maryland Auto Insurance on Monday, bringing with him a legacy as Maryland’s longest serving insurance commissioner. Maryland Auto Insurance, …

5 05, 2020

Governor Cuomo Announces Phased Reopening Plan for New York Businesses

By | May 5th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Governor Cuomo Announces Phased Reopening Plan for New York Businesses

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a reopening plan for New York businesses that includes four phases, each allowing businesses in select industries to open their doors. Businesses that are considered more essential, or that have an inherently lower …

6 05, 2020

Transparency Is Key for Insurance Agents Handling Coronavirus Claims

By | May 6th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Transparency Is Key for Insurance Agents Handling Coronavirus Claims

Business interruption insurance has been a much-debated topic during the coronavirus crisis, with some businesses already pushing back against virus-related claim denials. In several cities, groups of businesses have filed lawsuits challenging virus exclusions in their business interruption policies, such …