NOAA recommends $575 million in funding for 19 projects to enhance coastal climate resilience under the Investing in America agenda.

Recent damaging earthquakes in West Texas are likely caused by oil and gas activity, according to the USGS.

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.

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that hiring a friend for work on another friend’s property does not exempt the employer from workers’ compensation coverage, rejecting the so-called "buddy exemption."

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.

An Alabama woman faces charges for allegedly defrauding insurance companies, a local community college, and businesses of approximately $77,000, according to a Houston County Grand Jury indictment.

In 2023, Europe faced unprecedented extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, storms, and floods, highlighting the urgent need for insurers to adapt and develop robust climate risk management strategies.

ApexHealth is suing Atrium Health, claiming a breach of contract related to a Medicare Advantage program, resulting in losses exceeding $62 million.

Homeowners insurance premiums surged by 21% from May 2022 to May 2023, largely due to severe weather events driven by climate change, leaving many homeowners with limited options.

A Florida neighborhood is experiencing severe flooding after a resident poured concrete into a crucial drainpipe on her property, prompting county intervention and ongoing disputes with the HOA.

The U.S. alleges that National General Holdings Corp. improperly force-placed insurance on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo for over a decade, causing financial harm to borrowers.

Directors and Officers of public companies face new challenges with SEC disclosure rules on cybersecurity and climate-related risks, increasing their potential exposure.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that "boneless" chicken wings refer to a cooking style rather than a guarantee, dismissing a suit against a restaurant by a patron who swallowed a bone.

The HeatRisk forecasting tool, launched by the CDC and NOAA, is undergoing real-world testing as extreme temperatures stress many parts of the US, providing localized heat warnings to protect vulnerable populations.

Rising climate-related risks and regulatory challenges are driving up home insurance costs, making homeownership more difficult for many Americans.