A New York appellate court upheld workers’ compensation benefits for an intoxicated employee who fell from a ladder, ruling that intoxication was not the sole cause of the accident.

As AI’s influence in advertising grows, both large and small businesses face new liability risks, especially in relation to Commercial General Liability policies. Insurers must prepare for emerging challenges, including chatbot misuse and privacy breaches.

A 2024 federal appeals court ruling clarifies that employers can be held liable for harassment originating from personal social media posts that affect the workplace, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines.

A proposed class action accuses Sterling Mets, L.P., the company behind Citi Field, of illegally collecting and sharing visitors’ biometric data using facial recognition technology, violating New York City’s biometrics law.

Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit have filed a lawsuit against Universal Music, seeking $200 million in unpaid royalties and the return of their copyrights, alleging the label systematically withheld payments owed to the band.

In a significant shift, the Nevada Supreme Court has applied the law of the case doctrine to district courts, potentially complicating matters for clients approaching trial as rulings may become harder to overturn.

Understand the most frequent and costly insurance claims in the restaurant industry, from equipment breakdown to employee injury, and how claims adjusters can help mitigate risks.

Alcohol and marijuana present unique challenges in life and AD&D claims. While alcohol regulations are uniform, marijuana’s state-by-state legality and unpredictable effects complicate claim decisions and risk management.

Shanel Tofaeono has been sentenced to over four years in prison after pleading guilty to staging a fake robbery of a luxury Sydney jewelry store as part of a $2.8 million insurance fraud scheme.

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that commercial landowners, including those with vacant properties, must maintain public sidewalks abutting their properties in safe condition, aligning with broader public policy principles.

A Pennsylvania appeals court upheld a $2.3 million verdict for the widow of a mesothelioma victim, ruling that COVID-19-related court delays do not exempt defendants from paying full delay damages in asbestos cases.

The Justice Department is seeking to recover over $100 million, alleging that the owner and manager of the cargo ship responsible for the Baltimore bridge collapse ignored critical electrical issues and cut safety corners, leading to the fatal disaster.

Insurers and defense attorneys are increasingly turning to RICO lawsuits to fight fraudulent personal injury claims, with recent cases in Florida and New York highlighting the growing trend of staged accident schemes.

U.S. commercial insurance rates rose by 5.9% in Q2 2024, with notable hikes in excess liability and commercial auto, while workers’ comp, cyber, and D&O liability saw price decreases.

A professional soccer player’s workers’ compensation claim was revived after a court ruled her right knee injury could be related to a prior left knee injury from her playing days, despite earlier denials.