Massachusetts Doctor Sentenced for Health Care Fraud and Opioid Overprescription
Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo receives 16 months in prison for defrauding health care programs and overprescribing opioids.
May 23, 2024
Fraud
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Litigation
Massachusetts
Turf Fields and PFAS Chemicals: A Growing Concern for Colleges
Higher education institutions with turf fields for student athletes may encounter PFAS-related litigation due to potential health risks from "forever chemicals."
May 23, 2024
Education & Training
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Man and Boston Clinic Indicted for Unlicensed Dentistry and Insurance Fraud
A Massachusetts man and a Boston dental clinic face charges of defrauding Medicaid of $245,000 and performing unlicensed dental procedures, following an indictment by a Suffolk County Grand Jury.
May 22, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Litigation
Massachusetts
Rapid Melting of Glacier Linked to Seawater Intrusion
New research reveals seawater intrusion beneath Greenland’s Petermann Glacier as a key factor in its rapid melting, potentially leading to greater sea level rise than previously estimated.
May 22, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Massachusetts
North American Pet Health Insurance Market Sees Robust Growth, According to NAPHIA 2024 Report
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s 2024 report reveals significant increases in gross written premiums and insured pets, underscoring strong industry expansion.
May 13, 2024
California
Florida
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Jersey
DraftKings Faces Lawsuit in New York Over Misleading ’Risk-Free’ Bet Promotions
A new class action lawsuit claims DraftKings misled New York customers with promotions promising "risk-free" bets that weren’t entirely risk-free.
April 22, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Massachusetts
New York
Record Vehicle Thefts in 2023: A Nationwide Analysis
A record 1,020,729 vehicles were stolen across the U.S. in 2023, with California and the District of Columbia leading in numbers and rates, respectively.
April 18, 2024
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Colorado
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Connecticut Contractor Faces Heavy Fines After Pier Collapse in Massachusetts Injures Workers
OSHA fines Mohawk Northeast Inc. over $200,000 for failing to ensure the safety of a pier that collapsed in New Bedford, injuring two workers.
April 15, 2024
Liability
Marine
Risk Management
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Independent Adjusters Face Industry Shifts Amid Quality Concerns and Carrier Changes
The adjuster community on Reddit discusses the evolving landscape of independent adjusting, sharing personal experiences and perspectives on industry changes.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Insurers and Consumers Face Growing Legal Costs Amid Social Inflation
Innovative legal tactics and social inflation are driving up insurance premiums and contributing to a hidden ’tort tax’ for American households.
April 5, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
California
Florida
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Arizona Court Greenlights Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gun Dealers for Facilitating Cross-Border Trafficking
An Arizona court ruling allows Mexico to pursue legal action against US gun dealers accused of contributing to violence through gun trafficking, highlighting a critical cross-border issue.
March 27, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Arizona
Massachusetts
Rising Insurance Premiums Linked to Vehicle Telematics Spark Privacy Concerns and Legal Action
Vehicle telematics and data tracking lead to higher insurance premiums for some drivers, raising significant privacy and consumer law concerns.
March 18, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Couple Charged in Fraud Schemes Targeting Insurance and Federal Loan Programs
A Massachusetts couple faces charges for defrauding workers’ compensation insurers, the SBA, and their mortgage lender, potentially leading to decades in prison.
March 15, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Beach Community Faces Setback as Storm Washes Away Newly Added Sand
A recent storm in Salisbury, Massachusetts, has undone efforts to fortify the beach, washing away $600,000 in sand, despite community-led dune replenishment initiatives.
March 15, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Major Insurance Fraud Ring Busted in Everett, Six Indicted
A sophisticated insurance fraud scheme in Everett involving over $1 million in false claims leads to multiple indictments, with two suspects still at large.
February 27, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Risk Management
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
