A federal appeals court in Atlanta, where 26 states will argue against the U.S. Government, is the next stop in the ongoing legal battle over federal health reform.

A Richmond, Va., businessman, whose companies were barred from selling in Virginia for 120 days, pleaded guilty to participating in an investment scheme involving a handful of insurance companies.

Glen Allen, Va.-based Markel Insurance is asking a federal judge to rule that it does not have to pay for the defense of lawsuits or potential damages stemming from the actions of a Pennsylvania attorney and others in a “kids for cash” lawsuit.

A Toms River, N.J., woman was indicted for allegedly submitting a false homeowner’s insurance claim to Allstate Insurance Co.

A Frankfort, N.Y., man was sentenced to a 90-day jail sentence and five years of probation for collecting workers’ compensation benefits while also working at a local bar.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies’ anti-fraud investigations resulted in recoveries of more than $510 million in 2009, according to data released by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA).

A Bolivar, Pa., man charged in March with insurance fraud, arson and theft was recently taken into custody after being located by U.S. Marshals in South Carolina.

A Republican member of Virginia’s House of Delegates was selected to lead the state’s top health care committee, indicating the panel will be “shining a spotlight” on how new federal reform law affects the state.

A medical billing clerk for a Queens, N.Y., physician’s office faces charges of grand larceny and insurance fraud amid accusations she stole $61,500 through filing phony claims.

A federal jury in Washington state has issued a $19.3 million verdict against three individuals and their company for pocketing millions of dollars owed to financially troubled insurance company Cascade National.