Google Commits $500 Million to Strengthen Compliance in Shareholder Settlement
Google will invest $500 million over 10 years to overhaul its compliance structure, settling shareholder litigation tied to antitrust claims without admitting wrongdoing.
June 2
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Michigan
Storm Surge Risk Threatens Billions in Coastal Property Value Across 20 States
Over 6.4 million homes in coastal U.S. states face moderate or greater storm surge risk, with $2.2 trillion in potential reconstruction costs, according to 2025 Cotality data.
June 2
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida
Amtrak Health Plan Defrauded of $12 Million by Over 100 Employees and Medical Providers
Over 100 Amtrak employees joined forces with medical providers in a fraudulent health insurance scheme that cost the company more than $12 million, a new report finds.
May 12
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Maryland
New Jersey
States Move to Require Speed-Limiting Tech for High-Risk Drivers
In response to rising traffic deaths, several U.S. states are advancing legislation requiring speed-limiting devices in vehicles driven by repeat offenders or high-risk drivers.
May 7
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Georgia
New York
Virginia
Landlord Found Guilty of Murder After Tenants Die in Fire at Illegal Rental
A Washington, D.C. landlord was convicted of second-degree murder after two tenants died in a fire due to severe safety code violations, including blocked exits and missing smoke alarms.
March 7
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
District Of Columbia
Chegg Sues Google Over AI Overviews, Claims It Hurts Publishers and Students
Chegg, an online education company, has sued Google, alleging that its AI-generated search overviews undermine publishers by reducing traffic and profits, harming digital content creators.
February 25
Arkansas
California
District Of Columbia
Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers on the Rise in 2023, IRC Report Finds
A new Insurance Research Council (IRC) report reveals that over 33% of U.S. drivers in 2023 lacked sufficient auto insurance, marking a significant increase since 2017.
February 21
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Colorado
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Amazon Reaches $4M Settlement Over Allegations of Withholding Flex Driver Tips
Amazon agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit from Washington, D.C.’s attorney general, who alleged the company misled consumers and misused driver tips between 2016 and 2019.
February 11
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
District Of Columbia
Federal Appeals Court Questions Google’s Monopoly Defense in Epic Games Case
A federal appeals court panel expressed skepticism over Google’s argument that competition with Apple justifies overturning a jury’s ruling that declared its Android app policies an illegal monopoly.
February 5
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Virginia
Secrets Behind Customer Satisfaction: Insights from Erie and Amica
Erie Insurance and Amica Mutual Insurance share their strategies for delivering high customer satisfaction, emphasizing service-minded employees, technical training, and transparent communication.
December 26, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
District Of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
The Rise of Agentic AI: Transforming Tasks and Decision-Making
Agentic AI moves beyond generative capabilities to execute tasks autonomously, reshaping industries like insurance, healthcare, and finance, with humans collaborating as managers of AI workflows.
December 18, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
District Of Columbia
Soccer Player Wins Second Chance for Knee Injury Claim Appeal
A professional soccer player’s workers’ compensation claim was revived after a court ruled her right knee injury could be related to a prior left knee injury from her playing days, despite earlier denials.
September 9, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
District Of Columbia
Amazon Held Accountable for Hazardous Products Sold by Third-Party Sellers on Amazon.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has ruled that Amazon is responsible for recalling over 400,000 defective products sold by third-party sellers on its platform, including faulty CO detectors, unsafe hairdryers, and children’s sleepwear that fail flammability standards.
July 30, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
District Of Columbia
Historic $3.75M Workers’ Rights Settlement Benefits Over 1,200 D.C. Construction Workers
In a landmark settlement, more than 1,200 construction workers in Washington D.C. will receive restitution for lost compensation and sick leave, marking the largest workers’ rights deal in the city’s history.
July 30, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
District Of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Zyn Halts Online Sales Amidst Regulatory Scrutiny
Zyn, the popular nicotine pouch brand, has stopped online sales after receiving a subpoena from the District of Columbia’s attorney general regarding sales of flavored products.
June 19, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Technology
California
District Of Columbia
Massachusetts
New York
