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
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
