11 03, 2024

New York Inspector General Reports on 2 Workers’ Compensation Fraud Cases

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New York State Inspector General Lucy announced a sentencing and a guilty plea in two separate workers’ compensation fraud cases. Lang announced the sentencing of Brian Simpson, 55, of Monroe County, who defrauded the workers’ compensation system of more than …

11 03, 2024

Trial of Armorer in New Mexico Movie Set Shooting Gives Baldwin’s Team Window into How His Trial Could Unfold

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The trial and conviction of a movie armorer in connection with a fatal shooting on the set of the Western movie “Rust” has given Alec Baldwin and his legal team a unusual window into how his own trial in the …

11 03, 2024

States Scramble to Catch Up on Oversight as AI Pervades Everyday Life

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While artificial intelligence made headlines with ChatGPT, behind the scenes, the technology has quietly pervaded everyday life — screening job resumes, rental apartment applications, and even determining medical care in some cases. While a number of AI systems have been …

11 03, 2024

Towers Watson Again Denied Coverage for $90M Settlements Over 2016 Willis Merger

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Towers Watson has been hit with another roadblock on its long and winding road to reach coverage for $90 million in settlements of two lawsuits related to its merger with broker Willis in 2016. A Virginia federal district judge in …

18 03, 2024

Six Defendants to Stand Trial for Michigan Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme

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Six defendants will stand trial on charges alleging the group operated an auto insurance fraud scheme targeting Michigan residents involved in automobile collisions, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Anita Fox, Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial …

11 03, 2024

People Moves: Welch Joins Crest Arizona Offices; Neal Joins Alliant’s Value-Based Healthcare Solutions Team

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Winston Welch joined Crest Insurance Group in its Tucson and Scottsdale, Arizona offices. Welch has extensive experience in management and business development, both in the U.S. and internationally. He previously served as U.S. support manager at TrackMan and as omni …

11 03, 2024

New York Police Target Critics, Including Judges and Journalists, Using Social Media

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The first “NYPD: Most Wanted” video was meant to be intimidating. Over a pounding soundtrack, the montage cuts among stock images and body-camera footage of actual police raids. A fake gun discharges. Real officers break down a door, barking orders …

11 03, 2024

Florida Lawmakers Approve Surplus Takeouts but Stop Short on Nonrenewal Limits

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A number of property insurance-related bills were introduced in the Florida Legislature this year – from a fundamental change to the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. coverage model to further limiting policy cancellations after a storm. But only a handful of …

11 03, 2024

Microsoft Warns Russian Hackers Still Trying to Break Into its Systems

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Microsoft said on Friday that hackers linked to Russia’s foreign intelligence were trying again to break into its systems, using data stolen from corporate emails in January to gain new access to the tech giant whose products are widely used …

11 03, 2024

Lawsuit Accuses MIT of Allowing Antisemitism on Campus

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Two Jewish students filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology accusing the university of allowing antisemitism on campus that has resulted in them being intimidated, harassed and assaulted. The lawsuit mirrors similar legal actions filed since …