Missouri City Settles for $2.9 Million in Lawsuit Over Rights Violations and Excessive Fines
Florissant, Missouri, agrees to a $2.9 million settlement for a lawsuit alleging constitutional rights violations through excessive fines and jailings for minor violations.
January 5, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
SpaceX Faces Labor Agency Accusations for Dismissing Employees Over Letter Criticizing CEO Elon Musk
U.S. labor agency claims SpaceX unlawfully fired eight employees for voicing concerns about CEO Elon Musk, sparking a legal battle over workers’ rights.
January 5, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Minnesota Woman Sues Dentist Over Extensive, Allegedly Harmful Dental Procedures
A Minnesota woman sues her dentist for alleged negligence, claiming extensive dental work in one visit led to disfigurement and health issues.
January 3, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Minnesota
Navigating the New Frontier in Cannabis Insurance and Legal Landscape
As cannabis markets grow, insurers and legal professionals explore challenges and opportunities in a dynamically evolving industry.
January 3, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Allianz Report: Rising Liability Risks for Directors and Officers in 2024
Allianz Commercial’s latest report highlights heightened liability risks for board members and executives in 2024, including economic, geopolitical, technological, and ESG challenges.
January 2, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
BlendJet Recalls Millions of Portable Blenders Due to Safety Hazards
BlendJet issues a recall for 4.8 million portable blenders after reports of lacerations, burn injuries, and fire hazards, urging consumers to seek replacements.
December 29, 2023
Liability
Risk Management
Chesapeake Energy and Contractors Faulted in Fatal 2020 Texas Oil Well Fire
A federal safety board investigation finds Chesapeake Energy and its contractors failed to implement crucial well control measures in a 2020 Texas oil well fire that resulted in three fatalities.
December 29, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Oklahoma
Texas
Oregon Regulator to Probe PacifiCorp’s Liability Limit Request After Wildfires
Oregon’s utility regulator initiates an investigation into PacifiCorp’s request to limit future wildfire-related lawsuit liabilities, delaying the decision by up to nine months.
December 28, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
California
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Addressing Legal Risks for Lyme-Literate Medical Providers
Lyme disease treatment presents unique challenges for medical providers, with a recent survey highlighting the risks of regulatory investigations and the need for careful management.
December 28, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Illinois
Oregon
Shifting Priorities for Affluent North Americans Post-Pandemic
Affluent Americans and Canadians are increasingly investing in entertainment, travel, and education, facing new risks as their spending habits evolve, reveals Chubb’s report.
December 27, 2023
Catastrophe
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Navigating the Challenges of Surveillance in Insurance Claims
The use of surveillance in insurance, while valuable, carries intricate legal and ethical nuances, as highlighted in CLM’s 2023 Focus Conference.
December 27, 2023
Education & Training
Fraud
Liability
Technology
Rite-Aid’s Facial Recognition Misstep Teaches Valuable Lessons to Insurance Sector
Rite-Aid’s recent facial recognition debacle highlights key lessons for insurance companies in balancing innovation with practical implementation and legal compliance.
December 26, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Michigan
Virginia
Washington
GenAI Impact and Risk Management for Directors and Officers in the Insurance Landscape
Analyzing how GenAI shapes business prospects and poses new challenges for directors, officers, and the insurance sector
December 22, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Rite Aid Faces Facial Recognition Tech Ban Following FTC Allegations
Settling with the FTC, Rite Aid faces a five-year ban on facial recognition technology amid claims of incorrect usage and bias against minority shoppers.
December 21, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Technology
Pennsylvania
Physicians and Former Hospital Executive Settle for Over $880,000 in Kickback Scheme
Four doctors and a former hospital administrator settle allegations of receiving kickbacks for lab referrals, highlighting the importance of ethical medical practices.
December 21, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Massachusetts
Texas
