The Alabama Supreme Court has opened the window a little wider into insurance carriers’ claims-handling procedures, not only requiring them to be made available in some lawsuits but also to be shared with plaintiffs’ lawyers in similar litigation. The high …
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers from both parties, civil liberties advocates and citizens across the U.S., announced last week that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address …
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct. The agency is proposing to subsidize liability insurance for state …
Copart Inc. is in talks to acquire CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc., the car-insurance software provider that has been weighing selling itself, according to people familiar with the matter. Dallas-based Copart, which specializes in used and salvaged car sales and …
Meta Platforms rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, at the start of a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on …
Consulting firm J.S. Held is acquiring Element Forensic Engineering. The Canadian firm has offices throughout the Toronto area and in Calgary. It is known for its work with insurers and counsel across structural, fire investigations, code interpretation, environmental, mechanical, electrical …
One of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers is paying millions of dollars to settle charges it imposed insurance costs on borrowers who already had homeowners insurance policies. Forty-eight state financial agencies reached a $15.5 million settlement with NewRez LLC for …
A New Jersey public school district has been found not liable for the fatal shooting of a 10-year old boy at a high school football game where security did not include a metal detector to screen attendees. The boy’s mother …
Harvard University won dismissal of a federal lawsuit claiming that it had “turned a blind eye to antisemitism and discrimination against Jews and Israelis,” marking another setback in the Trump administration’s campaign against the school. US District Judge Richard Stearns …
Sedgwick appointed Anders Grotte as chief commercial officer in Sweden. The appointment, effective 1 September, has him leading commercial strategy and business development and strengthening client relationships. Grotte has experience in Nordic insurance and claims management. He was previously with …