Paul Tetrault explains why agencies need to view bills to regulate litigation financing with caution.

Overall, on a nationwide basis, the 2010 state legislative session was a bit quieter than expected by many insurer representatives.

The insurance industry operates with a high level of oversight from public officials. That's a given.

Cash-strapped states are having a historically hard time balancing their budgets.

Many states have legislation that would create or expand "bad faith" insurer liability.