Construction Industry: A New Cybercrime Target Amidst Booming Economy
Exploring the rise in cybercrime targeting the construction sector, highlighting the vulnerabilities and legal implications in the face of robust industry growth.
December 21, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Navigating New Risks: Adapting Mental Health Care in the Post-Pandemic Era
Exploring the increased liability risks in mental health care post-pandemic and strategies for practitioners to mitigate these challenges.
December 20, 2023
Education & Training
Liability
Life & Health
Technology
Activision Blizzard Settles for $54 Million in Landmark Discrimination Case
Activision Blizzard’s $54 million settlement with California’s civil rights agency marks a significant step in addressing workplace discrimination claims against the video game giant.
December 18, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Technology
California
Kentucky Residents File Lawsuit Against CSX Over Thanksgiving Train Derailment and Chemical Spill
A class action lawsuit targets CSX for alleged negligence in a train derailment that caused a hazardous sulfur spill in eastern Kentucky, raising health and environmental concerns.
December 15, 2023
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Property
Kentucky
Court Orders Insurer to Pay $27M for Failing to Defend in Construction Defect Case
South Carolina Court penalizes Penn National with a $27 million payment for its failure to defend a policyholder in a construction defect lawsuit, despite coverage limitations.
December 14, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
South Carolina
Former Georgia Agent Charged with Insurance Fraud and Forgery
A former insurance agent in Georgia faces charges for allegedly diverting a $3,500 premium payment to his personal account, sparking an investigation by the state’s insurance commissioner.
December 13, 2023
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Georgia
Experts Discuss Overcoming Cognitive Bias in Decision Making at CLM 2023 Focus Conference
At CLM’s 2023 Focus Conference, industry professionals delve into the impact of cognitive bias on decision-making, emphasizing the need for awareness and diversity in claims analysis.
December 12, 2023
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Risk Management
New York
Training Essential in Reducing Claims in Transportation and Hospitality Sectors
Discussion at CLM town hall emphasizes training to mitigate claims in transportation and hospitality, highlighting new trends and risks.
November 29, 2023
Education & Training
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Houston Lawyer Ordered to Pay Insurer for Frivolous Lawsuit
In a notable legal decision, a Texas judge mandates a Houston attorney reimburse an insurer for legal costs incurred in defending a baseless lawsuit.
November 29, 2023
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Cannabis Facility Worker’s Asthma Death Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuit
In a landmark case, the death of a worker from asthma at Trulieve’s Massachusetts cannabis plant sparks a wrongful death lawsuit, challenging workplace safety standards.
November 29, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
A Deep Dive on Bad Faith
In the labyrinth of insurance litigation, the focus often shifts to insurers’ adherence to state laws in claim handling, raising crucial questions of fairness and good faith.
November 29, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Pennsylvania Court Approves CBD Oil Reimbursement in Workers’ Compensation Case
In a pivotal decision, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania rules in favor of reimbursing CBD oil under the Workers’ Compensation Act, challenging traditional views.
November 28, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania
Opioid Crisis Settlement Raises Legal and Moral Questions
The Purdue Pharma settlement over opioid crisis sparks debate, balancing compensation for victims and legal immunity for the Sackler family.
November 27, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Insights from a Coverage Lawyer: Unpacking the Intricacies of Insurance Law
Beth A. Jenson Prouty, a seasoned coverage lawyer, shares her journey and insights into the specialized, puzzle-like world of insurance coverage law.
November 21, 2023
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Florida Man Sentenced for Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud in Construction Industry
Ramon Paz of Lakeland, Florida, receives a 33-month federal prison sentence for orchestrating a workers’ compensation insurance fraud, impacting the construction sector.
November 21, 2023
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
Florida
