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

Attorneys General Request Hyundai, Kia Recalls Due To Prevalent Thefts
Seventeen state attorneys general have called on the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars due to their susceptibility to theft, which has been amplified by a viral social media challenge.
April 21, 2023
Auto
Subrogation
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Illinois

Honda Recalls 563K+ CR-Vs In Cold-Weather States Over Salt-Related Corrosion
Honda is recalling 563,711 older-model CR-Vs in 22 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., because an accumulation of road salt can cause the vehicle’s rear trailing arm to corrode and detach, which could lead to a crash.
April 10, 2023
Auto
Subrogation
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Illinois
Iowa

No Case Is Too Big To Notify A Claims-Made Insurer
A headline-grabbing case regarding race in the college admissions process at an elite university, appealed all the way to the United States Supreme Court, is the type of nightmare scenario that might inspire an educational institution to secure a solid excess insurance policy lest the underlying liability policy’s limits evaporate in the face of snowballing legal fees.
November 30, 2022
Litigation
Massachusetts

Allstate, State Farm Continue to Raise Auto Insurance Rates
Allstate and State Farm have continued to pursue significant auto insurance rate increases as they react to inflationary pressures and increases in auto accident severity.
September 21, 2022
Auto
Arizona
Florida
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Hampshire

Marina Boat Storage Subrogation: Navigating Storage Agreement Exculpatory Clauses
On Friday, August 19, a huge fire ripped through the historic and family-owned Mattapoisett Boatyard in southern Massachusetts, a short distance south of MWL’s Boston office. The fire destroyed five buildings, three dozen cars, and countless expensive boats.
September 1, 2022
Auto
Marine
Subrogation
Massachusetts



