Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Lookalike Packaging for Store-Brand Cookies and Crackers

Mondelez International has filed a federal lawsuit in Illinois accusing Aldi of copying the packaging of iconic snacks like Oreos and Wheat Thins, citing brand confusion and trademark infringement.
June 4 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Illinois

NOAA Pushes to Fill Weather Forecasting Gaps as Staffing Crisis Collides with Hurricane Season

NOAA will post mission-critical weather jobs despite a federal hiring freeze, aiming to stabilize forecasting operations ahead of a hurricane season forecast to be severe.
June 4 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology

Over 1,000 Former Rugby Players Sue Over Concussion-Related Brain Injuries

A growing group of former professional rugby players now totals over 1,100 in a lawsuit alleging negligence by rugby governing bodies in preventing brain injuries.
June 4 Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation Risk Management

New England Patriots Reach $2.1 Million Settlement Over Alleged Privacy Violations in App Use

A federal court has preliminarily approved a $2.1 million class-action settlement with the New England Patriots over alleged privacy violations tied to app user tracking tools.
June 2 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology Massachusetts

Fishermen Face Rising Safety Risks as Federal Training Programs Lose Funding

Federal budget cuts threaten safety training programs for fishing, farming, and logging workers—among the nation’s most dangerous jobs—potentially leaving crews at greater risk.
June 2 Catastrophe Education & Training Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Alaska Florida Iowa Maine Massachusetts

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

CMS Expands Section 111 Reporting to Include Voluntary WCMSA Data for Workers’ Compensation Claims

Beginning April 4, 2025, CMS requires Responsible Reporting Entities to include available WCMSA data in Section 111 reports for workers’ compensation settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries.
June 2 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation

Connecticut Bans AI Claim Denials and Caps Rate Hikes in Sweeping Health Insurance Reform

Connecticut’s Senate Bill 10 curbs AI-driven claim denials, tightens rate hike rules, and expands patient protections, with major reforms taking effect October 1, 2025.
May 28 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Technology Connecticut

Louisiana Lawmakers Push Through Major Tort Reforms Targeting Legal System Abuse

Five tort reform bills passed in Louisiana aim to reduce legal system abuse, lower insurance premiums, and establish fairer standards for civil litigation and auto claims.
May 28 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Louisiana

Texas Faces Critical Flood Insurance Gap as Risk Rises Statewide

A new report by Neptune Flood highlights Texas’s escalating flood risk and the urgent need to close the state’s massive and growing insurance coverage gap.
May 21 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Texas

Warner Robins Insurance Agent Charged with Bank Fraud over Misuse of $220K in Client Funds

A former Alfa Insurance agent in Warner Robins faces federal charges for allegedly directing a client to withdraw $220K, which he used to pay others’ insurance premiums.
May 20 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Georgia

Connecticut Moves Swiftly to Block Massive Spike in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates

Facing a 235% hike in workers’ compensation premiums after a court ruling, Connecticut lawmakers passed urgent legislation to stabilize insurance costs for employers statewide.
May 20 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Connecticut

Millions of Homes Unprotected as Climate-Driven Insurance Costs Soar

New research shows insurance protects against climate disasters, but millions of flood-prone homes remain uninsured as premiums climb beyond affordability.
May 20 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Florida Kentucky Louisiana New York

Climate Change Drives Rising Home Insurance Costs and Coverage Gaps

As climate disasters increase, insurers are hiking premiums, reducing coverage, or exiting markets—leaving homeowners, states, and federal programs to fill the gap.
May 20 Catastrophe Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management California Florida Maryland

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