
DOJ Intervenes in First Cybersecurity False Claims Case Against DoD Contractors
The Department of Justice filed its first False Claims Act lawsuit under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, targeting contractors accused of noncompliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
September 5, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Georgia

X Faces Class Action Over Alleged Age Discrimination in Mass Layoffs
A federal judge has allowed roughly 150 former workers over age 50 to pursue a class action lawsuit against X, alleging age discrimination in the company's 2022 mass layoffs under Elon Musk's ownership.
September 5, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California

Miami Rehab Clinic Owner and Staff Face Felony Charges in Alleged Insurance Fraud Bust
A Miami rehab clinic owner, along with two employees, are facing over two dozen felony charges after an undercover investigation revealed alleged insurance fraud and billing for unperformed services.
September 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Florida

Financial Crisis Looms Over NYC’s Largest Taxi Insurer, American Transit
American Transit Insurance Co., a key insurer for NYC taxis and rideshare vehicles, faces insolvency, risking disruption for tens of thousands of drivers as regulators consider intervention.
September 4, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
New York

General Contractors and Nondelegable Duties in Florida
General contractors in Florida face growing legal hurdles in apportioning fault to subcontractors due to the nondelegable duty of supervision, with courts increasingly placing full liability on the contractor.
September 4, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Florida

Early Case Assessment Strategies to Slash Litigation and Outcome Costs
Implementing early case assessment strategies is crucial for claims departments looking to reduce unnecessary litigation and lower overall costs. Discover five proven tactics to streamline your ERA process and improve outcomes.
September 3, 2024
Education & Training
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology

Navigating Construction Challenges and Emerging Trends
The construction industry faces rising costs, labor shortages, and the adoption of new technologies as it prepares for the future, requiring strategic planning and innovation to navigate these challenges effectively.
September 3, 2024
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
Technology

Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds State’s Workers’ Compensation Injury Definition
Tennessee's definition of "injury" for workers' compensation, requiring proof that employment contributed more than 50% to the injury, has been upheld as constitutional by the state's Supreme Court, despite a worker's challenge.
August 29, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Tennessee

North Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Validity of Homeowner’s Insurance Cancellation Before Fire Loss
The North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ruling that a mailed cancellation notice met state requirements, effectively voiding a homeowner's insurance policy weeks before a fire destroyed the property.
August 29, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Property
Risk Management
North Carolina

San Francisco Tow Company Owner Faces New Federal Insurance Fraud Charges
The owner of multiple towing companies in San Francisco has been charged again with federal insurance fraud, involving staged crashes and fraudulent claims, just weeks after a similar case was filed.
August 29, 2024
Auto
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
California

NYC’s DCWP Secures Over $600,000 for Consumers Exploited by R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has secured over $600,000 in restitution and civil penalties from R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes for exploiting grieving consumers, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities.
August 28, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
New York

Fanatics Expands Lawsuit to Include Marvin Harrison Sr. in Fraud Allegations Against Harrison Jr.
Fanatics has amended its lawsuit against Cardinals receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., now accusing both him and his father, Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr., of fraudulently inducing the company into an agreement that Harrison Jr. allegedly never intended to honor.
August 27, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation

Congress Probes Alleged Exploitative Practices by Health Insurers and MultiPlan
Lawmakers are questioning health insurance regulators and MultiPlan's role in reducing payments to medical providers, which may lead to higher costs for patients and employers, raising concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
August 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
California
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Oregon
Virginia

AMAG Pharmaceuticals Denied Insurance Claim for $30M Loss Linked to 2017 Manufacturing Incident at Pfizer Plant
After years of litigation, a Massachusetts court ruled against AMAG Pharmaceuticals, rejecting its claim for insurance coverage related to a 2017 manufacturing issue at Pfizer's Kansas facility that led to significant business losses.
August 21, 2024
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Property
Kansas
Massachusetts

Clearwater Cybersecurity Firm Duped by North Korean Hacker in Remote Work Scheme
A Clearwater cybersecurity firm unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker who used a stolen American identity and collaborated with a U.S.-based laptop farm to infiltrate the company, highlighting the risks associated with remote hiring practices.
August 19, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Florida
Tennessee




