Outsourcing in Hard Times: Companies Reassess Their Contracts in a Down Economy
A Speed Bump for the Outsourcing Juggernaut (and an Opportunity for Some to Revisit Deal Terms)

NAIC Releases Initial Analysis of ACLI'S Capital and Surplus Relief Proposal
On January 2, 2009, the NAIC's Executive and Plenary Committees held a joint conference call to discuss the status of the American Council of Life Insurers' proposal for certain regulatory and accounting changes to provide "important near-term relief from conservative reserve and risk-based capital standards." Over 220 parties reportedly listened to the conference call. Many commissioners did not participate directly and were represented by staff.

Obama's Energy & Environment Team
December 30, 2008

SEC Adopts Index Annuity Rule and Reporting Exemption for Insurance Companies
December 29, 2008

Discharges from Vessels Subject to Clean Water Act Permitting for the First Time

November 2008

New Regulations Attempt to Alleviate Uncertainty for Foreign Insurance Companies Starting and Operating a Representative Office in China
December 12, 2008

NAIC Considers Life Insurance Capital and Surplus Relief Proposal
December 11, 2008

Customs Publishes Interim Final Rule on Advance Notification Requirements for Importers and Carriers
December 8, 2008

Treasury Department Issues Final Regulations on National Security Examinations of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States
December 4, 2008

FERC Issues Rehearing Order Providing Clarification in Rulemaking Proceeding Modifying Capacity Release Regulations and Facilitating Asset Management Arrangements
December 4, 2008