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Two Russian Nationals Plead Guilty in LockBit Ransomware Case

Two Russian Nationals Plead Guilty in LockBit Ransomware Case

Ruslan Astamirov and Mikhail Vasiliev admitted their roles in deploying the LockBit ransomware, leading to over 2,500 attacks and $500 million in ransom payments, marking a significant step in combating the notorious hacking group.
July 22, 2024 Fraud Litigation Technology Arizona Florida New Jersey Virginia

Increasing Risk in Sensitive Data Communications: Kiteworks 2024 Report

Increasing Risk in Sensitive Data Communications: Kiteworks 2024 Report

The 2024 Kiteworks report highlights the rising risks associated with the proliferation of communication tools, data exchanges with third parties, and inadequate governance, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced data security and compliance measures.
July 22, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology California

Pennsylvania Dental Office Employee Admits to Stealing $35,000

Pennsylvania Dental Office Employee Admits to Stealing $35,000

An administrative assistant admitted to stealing over $35,000 from an Adams County dentist's office, forging insurance claims, and depositing checks into her personal account, according to court documents.
July 19, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Pennsylvania

Tennessee Raises Standards for Data Breach Class Actions

Tennessee Raises Standards for Data Breach Class Actions

Tennessee's new law, Public Chapter 991, requires plaintiffs to prove "willful and wanton misconduct or gross negligence" in data breach class action cases, moving beyond simple negligence.
July 19, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Technology Tennessee

Disney’s 1.1 TB Slack Data Breach Exposed by Hackers

Disney’s 1.1 TB Slack Data Breach Exposed by Hackers

Hackers claim to have stolen and leaked over a terabyte of Disney's internal Slack messages and files.
July 19, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Technology

Rite Aid Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million Customers

Rite Aid Data Breach Impacts 2.2 Million Customers

Rite Aid, the third-largest US drug store chain, revealed that a data breach exposed sensitive information of over 2.2 million customers, including names, addresses, birth dates, and driver's license numbers.
July 16, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Risk Management Technology Maine Massachusetts Oregon Vermont

Adjusters Reveal Their Wildest Claims: From Zoo Giraffes to Ancient Burial Grounds

Adjusters Reveal Their Wildest Claims: From Zoo Giraffes to Ancient Burial Grounds

From a dead giraffe in a zoo to discovering an ancient burial ground, insurance adjusters share their most bizarre and unexpected claims in a fascinating Reddit thread. These stories range from the humorous to the eerie, offering a unique glimpse into the unpredictable world of insurance.
July 16, 2024 Fraud Litigation Property Weird Florida Missouri Oklahoma

Oregon Man Arrested for Threatening Insurance Adjusters with Spear

Oregon Man Arrested for Threatening Insurance Adjusters with Spear

Police arrested a suspect after he threatened insurance adjusters with an improvised spear at a Bend fitness center, leading to temporary street closure.
July 15, 2024 Insurance Industry Liability Litigation Property Oregon

Florida Court Rules Employer Entitled to Full Workers’ Compensation Lien

Florida Court Rules Employer Entitled to Full Workers’ Compensation Lien

A Florida appellate court has ruled that Captain D's LLC is entitled to fully collect on its workers' compensation lien after an injured worker failed to prove she didn't receive full value from her injuries in a third-party settlement.
July 15, 2024 Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Workers' Compensation Florida

AT&T Pays Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Customer Data

AT&T Pays Hacker $370,000 to Delete Stolen Customer Data

AT&T paid a hacker $370,000 to delete stolen call and text records of millions of customers. The hacker, part of the ShinyHunters group, claims to have wiped the only complete dataset, but some risks remain.
July 15, 2024 Fraud Litigation Risk Management Technology

Timely Filing of Post-Trial Motions: Illinois Appellate Court Upholds 30-Day Deadline

Timely Filing of Post-Trial Motions: Illinois Appellate Court Upholds 30-Day Deadline

The Illinois Appellate Court emphasizes the necessity of filing post-trial motions within 30 days, even if final judgments are pending on other counts, underscoring the jurisdictional limits of trial courts.
July 11, 2024 Education & Training Legislation & Regulation Litigation Risk Management Illinois

Court Rules Tenant Can’t Claim Total Loss for Pre-Fire Improvements

Court Rules Tenant Can’t Claim Total Loss for Pre-Fire Improvements

A Minnesota court ruled that a cellphone repair business is not entitled to total-loss coverage for $445,000 in tenant improvements made before a fire destroyed their leased space in a commercial building.
July 8, 2024 Insurance Industry Litigation Property Risk Management Minnesota

Marion County Record Reporter Settles Lawsuit Over Politically Charged Police Raid

Marion County Record Reporter Settles Lawsuit Over Politically Charged Police Raid

A former Marion County Record reporter has settled a federal lawsuit for $235,000 against the head of a Kansas police department following a politically motivated raid on the newspaper's offices.
July 8, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Kansas

Man Arrested for Roofing Scam Causing Nearly $20k in Damage

Man Arrested for Roofing Scam Causing Nearly $20k in Damage

A Pennsylvania solicitor was arrested for an insurance fraud scheme that caused nearly $20k in roof damage to a homeowner's property in 2023.
July 8, 2024 Fraud Insurance Industry Litigation Property Pennsylvania

Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter

Farmers Insurance Addresses Adjuster Concerns Following Anonymous Letter

Farmers Insurance responds to claims of understaffing and overworking made by an anonymous group of in-house adjusters, following a significant increase in claims and workforce reduction.
July 2, 2024 Insurance Industry Legislation & Regulation Litigation Workers' Compensation Alabama California Florida Georgia Tennessee
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