Vermont Communities Seek $3.5M for Home Elevation After Catastrophic Flooding
In response to devastating floods, Barre and Montpelier request $3.5 million to elevate homes, providing safer living conditions amid a housing crisis.
March 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Vermont
U.S. Officials Urge Governors to Boost Cybersecurity in Water Sector Amid Hacking Threats
National Security Advisor and EPA Administrator call for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect the U.S. water sector from increasing cyber threats.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
California
Pennsylvania
Cedar Point Settles Age Discrimination Case, Agrees to $50,000 Payment and Policy Changes
Cedar Point to pay $50,000 and revise employee housing policy after being found guilty of discriminating against workers over 40, following an EEOC lawsuit.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Ohio
Nebraska Sheriff Accepts Plea Deal in Insurance Fraud Case
A sheriff in Nebraska pleads no contest to felony charge in insurance fraud case, agrees to surrender law enforcement license without facing jail time.
March 21, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Nebraska
Texas Contractor Faces Steep OSHA Fines After Fatal Trench Collapse
An 18-year-old worker's death in a trench collapse leads to over $250,000 in fines for Hurtado Construction, as OSHA cites multiple safety violations.
March 21, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
State Farm to Non-Renew Thousands of Property Policies in California Amid Market Challenges
State Farm General Insurance announces significant policy non-renewals in California, citing financial stability and market conditions.
March 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
The Impact of Mass Tort Advertising on the Insurance Industry
With $1.2 billion spent on mass tort TV ads in a single year, experts warn the insurance industry to heed the potential litigation risks these ads represent.
March 20, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Florida
Judge Rules Against Dismissing Lawsuit Linking Social Media Algorithms to Buffalo Shooting
A New York judge's decision to not dismiss a lawsuit against Reddit and YouTube questions the extent of their liability in a racially motivated attack in Buffalo.
March 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
New York
New Jersey Implements Flood Risk Disclosure Law for Real Estate Transactions
Starting March 20, New Jersey's new law mandates flood history and risk disclosures for all real estate transactions, enhancing transparency and preparedness.
March 20, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
New Jersey
Oregon Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on $20 Million Subrogation Claim Due to Lack of Clear Waiver
In a pivotal decision, Oregon's Supreme Court reversed lower courts, emphasizing the need for clear, unequivocal language in tort liability waivers within contracts.
March 19, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Subrogation
Oregon
Fentanyl’s Impact on Road Safety: A Growing Concern for America’s Highways
As the opioid epidemic escalates, fentanyl's presence in fatal road accidents underscores a critical public health issue.
March 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
California
Delaware
Maryland
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Apple Settles Class Action Lawsuit for $490 Million Over Misleading iPhone Sales Statements
Apple resolves a lawsuit alleging misleading comments by CEO Tim Cook on iPhone sales in China, agreeing to a $490 million settlement.
March 18, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Rising Insurance Premiums Linked to Vehicle Telematics Spark Privacy Concerns and Legal Action
Vehicle telematics and data tracking lead to higher insurance premiums for some drivers, raising significant privacy and consumer law concerns.
March 18, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Beach Community Faces Setback as Storm Washes Away Newly Added Sand
A recent storm in Salisbury, Massachusetts, has undone efforts to fortify the beach, washing away $600,000 in sand, despite community-led dune replenishment initiatives.
March 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Massachusetts
New Jersey
The Gladstone Blueprint: A Comprehensive Strategy for Advanced AI Security and Safety
The Gladstone Action Plan outlines critical steps to ensure the safe development and adoption of advanced AI, addressing emerging national security risks.
March 14, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
