The emergence of 6-methyl nicotine in vapes, more potent than traditional nicotine, poses regulatory challenges as the FDA and researchers seek to understand its health impacts.

The potential federal reclassification of marijuana may affect liability insurance coverage, necessitating careful review of policy exclusions and legal compliance for businesses in the marijuana industry.

A Montana plumber was sentenced to five years in prison, suspended for five years of probation, and a 30-day term of house arrest for presenting a falsified insurance certificate.

David Garrett Manion of Lafayette, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in federal prison for defrauding the federal crop insurance program. The scheme, which took place from 2016 to 2022, also resulted in a restitution order of $3.5 million.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a comprehensive revision of its Hazard Communication Standard, aiming to better align it with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification.

The Government Accountability Office has warned that the Environmental Protection Agency has yet to implement a comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessment process, a recommendation first made in 2019.

Florida's property insurance market is beginning to stabilize thanks to new legislation aimed at reducing litigation and increasing market competition, following years of hurricane-induced losses and financial struggles.

Starting in 2025, Michigan blueberry farmers will benefit from enhanced crop insurance coverage, tailored to protect against specific natural events impacting different blocks and varieties of their crops.

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.

Twin pain management doctors in Texas confessed to a $45 million healthcare fraud involving fake corticosteroid injections, facing up to 10 years in prison.

U.S. Postal Service to compensate an Oregon mail carrier for wrongful termination and emotional distress following a workplace injury report.

Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo receives 16 months in prison for defrauding health care programs and overprescribing opioids.

Regulatory demands for plain language drive life insurers to adopt generative AI tools to improve customer communications and ensure clarity and compliance.

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.

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.