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30 12, 2020

Judge Throws Out Apple Copyright Claims Against Security Software Startup Corellium

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A federal judge in Florida on Tuesday dismissed Apple Inc.’s copyright infringement claims against a Florida startup whose software helps security researchers find vulnerabilities in Apple products including the iPhone. U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith ruled in favor of Corellium …

30 12, 2020

Introducing the 2020 Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame

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The year 2020 would not be complete without a recap of America’s worst insurance fraud crimes. Homeless New Yorkers targeted in a $31.7 million slip-and-fall ring. A sober-home mogul trades sex for drugs. A billionaire insurance mogul attempts to bribe …

30 12, 2020

Kansas Regulators: Recent Wichita Quakes Not Caused by Oil, Gas Activity

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A Kansas regulatory agency has determined that the oil and gas industry wasn’t to blame for a recent spate of Wichita earthquakes. The Kansas Corporation Commission looked at wastewater injection wells located within 6 miles (9.66 kilometers) of the epicenters …

30 12, 2020

Nebraska Lawsuit: Lincoln Liable in Worker’s Mesothelioma Death

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A woman is suing the city of Lincoln, Neb., alleging that her sister died from mesothelioma after she was exposed to asbestos while working at the now shuttered Pershing Center arena. The Lincoln Journal-Star reports that Dixie Johnson filed the …

30 12, 2020

20 Killed in Georgia Traffic Accidents Over Christmas Weekend

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The Georgia State Patrol says 20 people died in crashes across the state over the Christmas weekend. Troopers said Monday that they investigated 251 crashes from 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, resulting in 91 injuries and 11 deaths. Nine other …

30 12, 2020

How Agents Can Help Floridians Navigate Hurricane Season Aftermath

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The 2020 hurricane season was one for the books. From ferocious storms battering the Gulf Coast to heavy rains inundating the Florida Panhandle, the Atlantic saw an unprecedented amount of activity this year. The Weather Channel reported that this season, …

29 12, 2020

UK Insurer Admiral Sells Price Comparison Unit to Zoopla in $685 Million Deal

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UK home and car insurer Admiral Group Plc agreed to sell its price-comparison unit to the owner of property portal Zoopla in a transaction valued at 508 million pounds ($685 million). Admiral will get about 450 million pounds in the …

29 12, 2020

Nuro OK’d in California to Charge for Self-Driving Services

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Robotics company Nuro this week received the first-ever permit to commercially deploy its self-driving vehicles in California, allowing the Silicon Valley firm to charge clients for its driverless delivery service. Relying on a remote human operator – who could control …

29 12, 2020

Slew of Cannabis-Related Bills Filed in Advance of 2021 Texas Legislature

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Marijuana seems to be on the minds of Texas legislators judging from the many cannabis-related bills that have been filed so far in advance of the Texas legislative session that begins in January. Many of the filed bills advocate for …

29 12, 2020

Florida’s Altmaier to Assume NAIC Presidency for 2021

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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) will have officers for 2021. The newly-elected officers will assume their duties on Jan. 1, 2021. Members of the association of regulators elected these leaders for the new year: President: Florida Insurance Commissioner …