Defense Highlights Systemic Failures in ’Rust’ Trial, Calls Attention to Production and Investigative Lapses
In a strategic move, the ’Rust’ trial defense calls witnesses to underscore systemic issues and investigative shortcomings, distancing their client from sole responsibility.
March 7, 2024
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Weird
New Mexico
KBW’s Analysis Foresees Bright Earnings Outlook Across P&C Insurance Sub-Sectors for 2024
According to KBW, Property & Casualty insurers express optimism for 2024, driven by rate increases, moderating loss trends, and strong growth in brokerage and specialty lines.
March 7, 2024
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Florida
WD Flooring Faces Hefty Fines for Multiple Safety Violations, OSHA Reports
OSHA proposes a $269,662 penalty against WD Flooring for serious safety violations including electrical and fall hazards, lack of hearing protection, and inadequate training on hazardous chemicals.
March 7, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Wisconsin
Catholic Media Network Settles Defamation Case with Clergyman, Announces Closure
The conservative Catholic media outlet Church Militant announces closure in April, following a defamation lawsuit settlement involving an apology and a $500,000 payment to a priest.
March 6, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
New Hampshire
Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels Poised to Amplify Arsenic Contamination in Drinking Water
A comprehensive study predicts that sea level rise due to climate change could exacerbate arsenic release into Bangladesh’s well water, heightening public health risks.
March 6, 2024
Life & Health
Risk Management
Toyota Announces Major Recall for Tacoma Trucks Over Axle Safety Concerns
Toyota is recalling approximately 380,000 Tacoma trucks due to a potential axle shaft separation that could impair vehicle stability and brake performance.
March 6, 2024
Auto
Risk Management
Technology
Addressing Kinesiophobia: The Hidden Barrier to Recovery in Workers’ Compensation
Experts identify kinesiophobia, the irrational fear of movement, as a significant obstacle in workers’ compensation cases, stressing the need for a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
March 6, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Texas Panhandle Wildfires Leave Uninsured Residents Facing Dire Financial Futures
Many residents of the Texas Panhandle, left uninsured, face an uphill battle in recovering from devastating wildfires, highlighting the growing insurance affordability crisis.
March 5, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
Texas
Construction Industry’s Quest for Safety Amidst Rising Risks and Market Demands
As construction risks climb, industry leaders focus on advanced mitigation strategies to protect workers and ensure project success.
March 4, 2024
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Illinois Bills Risk Higher Auto Insurance Costs by Ignoring Risk-Based Pricing Principles
Recent Illinois legislation could inadvertently raise auto insurance premiums by limiting risk-based pricing, counteracting intentions to protect consumers.
March 4, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Illinois
Sierra Nevada Braces for Historic Snowfall and High Winds This Weekend
A massive storm is set to deliver 6-10 feet of snow across the Sierra Nevada, challenging records and potentially isolating communities with blizzard conditions.
March 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Property
Risk Management
California
Oregon
Justice Department Investigates Boeing After Alaska Air Flight Incident
The DOJ’s scrutiny of Boeing’s recent midair incident could lead to criminal charges, highlighting ongoing safety and regulatory challenges for the aerospace giant.
March 1, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Majority of Organizations Face Repeat Ransomware Attacks, Study Reveals
Cybereason’s study indicates a worrying trend: 78% of ransom-paying firms are targeted again, often facing higher demands, underscoring the persistent threat.
March 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Uninsured Drivers Surge in Florida, Highlighting Insurance Affordability Crisis
The escalating number of uninsured drivers in Florida underscores a growing crisis of insurance affordability, putting all road users at risk.
March 1, 2024
Auto
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Florida
Mississippi
Family Seeks Justice After Tragic Allergic Reaction Death at Disney Restaurant
A New York doctor’s sudden death due to an allergic reaction at a Disney Springs restaurant sparks a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
February 29, 2024
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Florida
New York
