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6 11, 2023

Three Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines After Off-Duty Pilot Accused of Trying to Cut Engines

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Three passengers sued Alaska Airlines, saying they suffered emotional distress from an incident last month in which an off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane while catching a ride in the cockpit from …

6 11, 2023

Members of California Congressional Delegation Call out Insurance Commissioner’s Proposal to Protect Consumers

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Representatives John Garamendi, Zoe Lofgren and other members of California’s congressional delegation sent a letter to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara urging him to use his power under state law to stabilize the insurance market and protect consumers. The letter …

7 11, 2023

New Jersey Man Charged With Arson and Insurance Fraud Tied to Home Fire

By | November 7th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on New Jersey Man Charged With Arson and Insurance Fraud Tied to Home Fire

A former Camden County, New Jersey man has been indicted on charges including arson and insurance fraud relating to a fire that caused significant damage to a house in Cherry Hill in 2018. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin reported that …

7 11, 2023

California Insurance Agent Arraigned After Allegedly Leaving Client’s Business Uninsured

By | November 7th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on California Insurance Agent Arraigned After Allegedly Leaving Client’s Business Uninsured

Licensed insurance agent Vlada Cruz, 40, of Encino, California, was arraigned on two felony counts of grand theft after a California Department of Insurance investigation found she allegedly stole over $37,000 in insurance premiums, leaving her client’s business uninsured. The …

7 11, 2023

Plumbing Supply Firm Fights Sales Reps’ Court Award of $3.2M Overtime Wages

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The U.S. Department of Labor expects to recover more than $3.2 million in overtime back wages for more than 700 inside sales representatives of the F.W. Webb plumbing supply company. DOL has accused F.W. Webb of misclassifying its inside sales …

7 11, 2023

Boston Begins Requiring Contractors to File and Vow to Implement Site Safety Plans

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The city of Boston will begin requiring construction and demolition contractors to file site-specific safety plans and attest to following them starting December 1. The requirement is part of the city’s implementation of a new safe construction ordinance that was …

7 11, 2023

Collab with Claims Handling is Key to Success for Insurance Defense Litigation

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Navigating insurance defense litigation is a complex and often challenging process. Understanding the roadmap and important rules along the way ensures a smoother and more successful path. It is crucial for claims handlers and defense counsel to work together to …

7 11, 2023

Palo Alto Acquires Israeli Cyber Startup Talon in M&A Push

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Palo Alto Networks Inc. agreed to buy Talon Cyber Security Ltd., marking the second acquisition of an Israeli peer within a week. The deal is valued at about $625 million, according to a person familiar with the plans who asked …

7 11, 2023

Microsoft Vows to Revamp Security Products After Repeated Hacks

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Microsoft Corp., battered for its role in several major hacks, said it’s revamping the way it provides cybersecurity protection, using artificial intelligence and other methods to speed the company’s response to vulnerabilities and better protect customers. In a blog post, …

7 11, 2023

Nike Sues New Balance, Skechers for Patent Infringement Over Sneaker Tech

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Footwear giant Nike filed federal lawsuits on Monday against rivals New Balance and Skechers, accusing them of infringing patents related to Nike’s technology for making upper portions of sneakers. The lawsuits said that several New Balance athletic shoes and Skechers …