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The value of contingent loss claimed by certain investors.

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Represents the aggregate original purchase amount of collateralized debt obligations and mortgage backed securities.

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Noncurrent regulatory liabilities generally represent obligations to make refunds to customers for various reasons including overpayment.

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Amount of judgment or settlement awarded to (against) the entity in respect of litigation.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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The difference between the maximum amount of estimated loss and the amount recorded as of the balance sheet date.

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The amount of cash paid for the settlement of litigation or for other legal issues during the period.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

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