New York City on the Brink of Its Largest Snowstorm in Two Years
New York City anticipates a major winter storm, possibly marking the most significant snowfall event since January 2022.
February 13, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
State Insurance Legislators Endorse "Colorado-Plus" Model for Dental Plan MLRs
The National Council of Insurance Legislators adopts a Colorado-inspired model for dental plans’ Medical-Loss Ratios, aiming for fairer premium spending on patient care.
January 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Colorado
Massachusetts
West Virginia
US Appeals Court Revives Mexico’s $10 Billion Gun Trafficking Lawsuit
A US appeals court overturns a lower court’s dismissal, reviving Mexico’s lawsuit against American gun manufacturers for allegedly facilitating arms trafficking to cartels.
January 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Massachusetts
Google Faces $1.67 Billion Patent Infringement Lawsuit Over AI Technology
In a Boston federal court, Google disputes a $1.67 billion claim alleging the tech giant infringed patents crucial for its AI-driven products.
January 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Technology
Massachusetts
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
Tesla’s Autopilot Recall Draws Mixed Reactions Amid Safety Concerns
Tesla’s decision to update its Autopilot system following a federal probe elicits praise and criticism, with experts urging further measures to enhance driver safety.
December 14, 2023
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Swift Action by Auburn Police Leads to Recovery of 16 Stolen Rental Cars
Auburn Police demonstrate exceptional efficiency by recovering 16 stolen vehicles within 36 hours, working in collaboration with local businesses and state authorities.
December 12, 2023
Auto
Fraud
Massachusetts
Cannabis Facility Worker’s Asthma Death Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuit
In a landmark case, the death of a worker from asthma at Trulieve’s Massachusetts cannabis plant sparks a wrongful death lawsuit, challenging workplace safety standards.
November 29, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
GE Aerospace Settles for $9.4 Million Over Inspection Lapses in Military Equipment
GE Aerospace settles with the federal government for $9.4 million over claims of inadequate inspections and nonconforming parts in military equipment.
November 13, 2023
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Technology
Massachusetts
Ohio
Nike Launches Legal Battle Over Sneaker Tech Patents Against New Balance and Skechers
Footwear giant Nike filed federal lawsuits against New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of infringing patents related to Nike’s technology.
November 7, 2023
Litigation
Technology
Underwriting
California
Massachusetts
Oregon
Insurtech Funding Hits Record High in Q3 with Over $1 Billion, Dominated by P&C Sector
The global insurtech sector surpassed US$1.1 billion in new funding during the third quarter of 2023. This growth represented a 19.8% increase.
November 7, 2023
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Property
Technology
California
Massachusetts
Unveiling Modern Trial Tactics in Transportation Cases through Expert Roundtable
CLM’s Transportation Community experts discuss virtual mediations and assessing the strength of the plaintiff’s attorney.
October 31, 2023
Auto
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Litigation
Illinois
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Torrential Rain Creates Flash Flooding in Parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Heavy rainfall -- nearly 10 inches in six hours -- flooded parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with two communities declaring a state of emergency as water poured into homes and forced boat rescues of residents. Concern about a dam listed in poor condition led to more evacuations.
September 13, 2023
Property
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Storm Damage Estimate Rises to $30M in North Andover, Massachusetts
The estimated damage from two days of intense rain that fell on North Andover in August stands at $29,910,097.57.
August 23, 2023
Property
Massachusetts
Right to Repair vs. Safety: U.S. Regulators Clash with Massachusetts
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a letter to major automakers they must comply with a federal vehicle safety law and not with a state law that requires open remote access to vehicle telematics and vehicle-generated data.
June 15, 2023
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Massachusetts
