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NTSB Recommends Urgent Bridge Inspections Across the U.S.

NTSB Recommends Urgent Bridge Inspections Across the U.S.

The National Transportation Safety Board has urged federal and state authorities to review inspection reports and address maintenance issues for bridges made of uncoated weathering steel, following the 2022 Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in Pittsburgh.
May 28, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Risk Management Technology Pennsylvania

Twin Doctors Admit Guilt in $45 Million Healthcare Fraud

Twin Doctors Admit Guilt in $45 Million Healthcare Fraud

Twin pain management doctors in Texas confessed to a $45 million healthcare fraud involving fake corticosteroid injections, facing up to 10 years in prison.
May 23, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Texas

Federal Court Rules USPS Wrongfully Fired Injured Probationary Worker in Oregon

Federal Court Rules USPS Wrongfully Fired Injured Probationary Worker in Oregon

U.S. Postal Service to compensate an Oregon mail carrier for wrongful termination and emotional distress following a workplace injury report.
May 23, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation California Florida Illinois New Jersey Oregon

Massachusetts Doctor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Opioid Overprescription

Massachusetts Doctor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Opioid Overprescription

Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo receives 16 months in prison for defrauding health care programs and overprescribing opioids.
May 23, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Litigation Massachusetts

 Leveraging AI for Plain Language in Life Insurance Communications

Leveraging AI for Plain Language in Life Insurance Communications

Regulatory demands for plain language drive life insurers to adopt generative AI tools to improve customer communications and ensure clarity and compliance.
May 22, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Technology

Virginia Court Denies Workers’ Compensation for Dean Injured in Hallway Fall

Virginia Court Denies Workers’ Compensation for Dean Injured in Hallway Fall

The Virginia Court of Appeals has ruled against a community college dean’s claim for workers’ compensation benefits, finding her hallway fall did not arise from an employment-related risk.
May 22, 2024 Education & Training Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation Virginia

Gina Raimondo Unveils Strategic Vision for AI Safety and Global Cooperation

Gina Raimondo Unveils Strategic Vision for AI Safety and Global Cooperation

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announces strategic vision for AI safety and plans for a global network of AI Safety Institutes, emphasizing international cooperation to mitigate AI risks.
May 22, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Risk Management Technology California

Florida’s Property Insurance Market Shows Signs of Stabilization in 2024

Florida’s Property Insurance Market Shows Signs of Stabilization in 2024

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reports a downward trend in property insurance rates for 2024, indicating market stabilization due to recent reforms.
May 21, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Risk Management Florida Georgia Hawaii Louisiana

Woman Indicted on 51 Fraud Counts Over False Property Ownership Claims

Woman Indicted on 51 Fraud Counts Over False Property Ownership Claims

A Georgia woman was indicted on 51 counts of fraud for filing false property claims in Virginia, including Indiantown Park and historic Eyre Hall.
May 21, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Property Georgia Virginia

Illinois Roofing Contractor Pays $365K in Penalties After Labor Department Seizes Assets

Illinois Roofing Contractor Pays $365K in Penalties After Labor Department Seizes Assets

An Illinois roofing company has finally paid $365,576 in fines and interest after the Department of Labor seized its assets for repeatedly endangering employees.
May 21, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Risk Management Illinois Wisconsin

Elderly Arizona Woman Sentenced to Prison for Insurance Fraud

Elderly Arizona Woman Sentenced to Prison for Insurance Fraud

A 72-year-old woman from Green Valley, Arizona, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution for defrauding elderly clients in an insurance scam.
May 21, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Arizona

Ohio Faces Growing Threat from Insurance Enrollment Fraud

Ohio Faces Growing Threat from Insurance Enrollment Fraud

Insurance enrollment fraud is leaving vulnerable Ohioans without proper coverage, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to protect patients.
May 21, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Life & Health Ohio

Florida’s $3 Billion Insurance Bailout Largely Untouched, Industry Shows Signs of Recovery

Florida’s $3 Billion Insurance Bailout Largely Untouched, Industry Shows Signs of Recovery

Despite a $3 billion fund set aside to stabilize Florida’s property insurance market, most of the money remains unused, though there are modest signs of market improvement amid ongoing high costs and insurer challenges.
May 20, 2024 Catastrophe Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Property Florida

AI Startup Lovo Sued for Allegedly Using Actors’ Voices Without Consent

AI Startup Lovo Sued for Allegedly Using Actors’ Voices Without Consent

Berkeley-based AI firm Lovo faces a class action lawsuit from voice actors Paul Lehrman and Linnea Sage, who allege their voices were used without permission for the company’s AI generator, Genny.
May 20, 2024 Fraud Legislation & Regulation Litigation Technology California New York

2024 Product Recall Insights: Trends and Predictions for US Industries

2024 Product Recall Insights: Trends and Predictions for US Industries

The 2024 State of the Nation Recall Index report by Sedgwick highlights key trends, statistics, and predictions in product recalls across US industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer products, automotive, medical devices, and food and drink.
May 17, 2024 Auto Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Technology Michigan Minnesota
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