An EPA proposal would eliminate minimum federal public-notice and comment requirements for certain air pollution permits, leaving states and local agencies to determine how much public participation is required. The change comes as AI data center construction raises questions about pollution, power demand, water use and community impacts.
A Boeing 767 cargo overrun in Miami left five people dead and could involve the aircraft operator, lessor and other parties, while a separate fatal general aviation crash near Titusville highlights a very different aviation loss exposure.
The Supreme Court ruled that FAAAA preemption does not bar a state-law negligent hiring claim against a freight broker. Claims investigations may now put more scrutiny on carrier selection, safety records and broker documentation.
IIHS researchers found telematics detected cellphone use before crashes at least seven times as often as police reports, highlighting a potential evidence gap in auto claims involving distracted driving.
A Dutch regulator says automated systems improperly deactivated some Uber drivers without adequate explanation or human review, raising broader questions about AI liability, regulatory claims and insurance coverage.
The Justice Department settlement resolves allegations that TikTok and ByteDance illegally collected personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
A Washington appeals court ruled that disputed questions involving contractor performance, workmanship, and payment generally cannot be resolved through the state’s expedited construction lien procedure.
Flooding, landslides, powerful winds and widespread power outages damaged homes and infrastructure across Hawaii, with officials beginning damage assessments as the storm moves away.
A federal trial will test whether Meta can be held liable for Instagram and Facebook design features that states say harmed young users, with potential financial exposure and court-ordered platform changes raising the stakes.
Insurers and defense firms are working to better define legal value, control litigation costs, and prepare claims professionals for AI, third-party litigation funding, and nuclear verdict risks.
AIG CEO Eric Andersen says the AI data center buildout is driving demand across construction, property, cyber and liability insurance, while pushing required P&C limits to unusually high levels.
A years-long campaign of harassment by former eBay employees resulted in criminal convictions, a multimillion-dollar civil settlement, and renewed attention on corporate accountability, executive oversight, and liability risks.
Beginning January 1, 2027, most Illinois motorboats over 50 horsepower or at least 21 feet long must carry liability insurance. The new law introduces fines for uninsured operators and could reduce the number of uninsured boating claims.
Long-period swells from Hurricane Genevieve are expected to generate dangerous surf, rip currents, and localized coastal impacts across Southern California through the weekend, even without a direct landfall.
The agreement would resolve approximately 76,000 ovarian cancer claims if 95% of eligible plaintiffs approve the deal. The settlement follows years of courtroom battles and failed bankruptcy efforts aimed at resolving the litigation.
