Legal/Regulatory

Legal Roundup: Kroger to Pay $1.4 Billion in Opioid Settlements, Walgreens Aims to Resolve Theranos Class Action and More

Grocery chain Kroger will allocate up to $1.4 billion over 11 years to settle litigation concerning its role in the opioid epidemic.

Three Ways a New SEC Rule Increases Risk for Public Companies

Legal Roundup: Maui Accuses Utility of Negligence in Lahaina Fires, Knicks and Raptors Battle in Court Over Stolen Secrets

Legal Roundup: Shell Under Fire, MLB Scores a Legal Win and More

Merck Court Win Could Redefine Cyberattack Coverage 

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Legal Roundup: Kroger to Pay $1.4 Billion in Opioid Settlements, Walgreens Aims to Resolve Theranos Class Action and More

Grocery chain Kroger will allocate up to $1.4 billion over 11 years to settle litigation concerning its role in the opioid epidemic.

Three Ways a New SEC Rule Increases Risk for Public Companies

The SEC will soon tighten the deadline to disclose material data breaches, applying more pressure and scrutiny to organizations and their boards.

Legal Roundup: Maui Accuses Utility of Negligence in Lahaina Fires, Knicks and Raptors Battle in Court Over Stolen Secrets

After fatal wildfires were extinguished in Maui, the county sued Hawaiian Electric Company for negligence.

Legal Roundup: Shell Under Fire, MLB Scores a Legal Win and More

A fire at a Houston-area refinery has led the State of Texas to sue Shell for pollution in an unresolved case that highlights the importance of environmental safety.

Merck Court Win Could Redefine Cyberattack Coverage 

In 2017, Merck & Co., a New Jersey-based multinational pharmaceutical company, fell victim to the NotPetya malware attack, resulting in damages exceeding $1.4 billion and affecting more than 40,000 of its computers.  

White Castle Employee Files Class Action Over Biometric Data Collection

Upon extensive review and a look at the Biometric Information Policy Act, the court determined that every time biometric data is collected and transmitted accounts as a claim.  

Legal Roundup: American Airlines Hit with Racial Profiling Suit, Ozempic and Mounjaro Lawsuit and More

The latest legal filings, including a suit against the makers of popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro. 

Legal Roundup: Cigna Sees Suit Over Denied Coverage, Insulin Pricing Under Court Eye and More

The latest court filings and decisions that could have an impact on risk and insurance.

Legal Roundup: Taco Bell Advertising Under Fire, Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Lawsuits Addressed and More

The latest court decisions that could have an impact on the risk and insurance industry.

Tipping the Scales: How Social Inflation Weighs on Insurance

This In2Risk panel aims to unpack the psychology of social inflation by examining the anchoring effect on nuclear verdicts.

Legal Spotlight: Johnson & Johnson and the Cancer/Talc Connection, NextGen Healthcare Hit with Fraud Claims and More

The latest legal filings likely to have an impact on the insurance industry today. 

Tragic Alaska Van Crash Not Covered Under State’s Workers’ Compensation Act

After two parks and recreation state workers die in a van crash while heading to a company event, their families attempt to recoup costs via wrongful death claims.

Legal Roundup: NYC Minimum-Wage Law Goes to Court, Flint Water Contamination Settlements and More

The latest legal filings likely to have an impact on the insurance and risk management industry today. 

Legal Roundup: Disney’s Alleged Wage Disparity, 50 Cent’s Appeal Denial, Twitter’s Latest Breach of Contract Suit

The latest legal happenings likely to have an impact on the risk management and insurance field today.

Legal Roundup: ‘Forever Chemicals’ Case Reaches a Hefty Settlement and More

The latest legal filings likely to impact the insurance and risk management industry today. 

Legal Roundup: Amazon Misled Prime Members, Newspaper Chain Sues Google and More

The latest legal filings and cases that are likely to impact the insurance industry today. 

Rising Star Stephen Kyriacou Discusses the Growing Potential of Litigation Risk Insurance

2023 Rising Star Stephen Kyriacou is leveraging his “Big Law” background to help companies continue growing and thriving amid high-stakes litigation.

Attorney Vaccination Status Becomes Subject of Investigation, Court Must Decide if Insurance Should Cover the Defense

After giving false affirmative statements in court that he was vaccinated, this attorney faces court scrutiny over alleged misrepresentations.

Hey, Claims Team, Nuclear Verdicts Got You Down? Partner with Legal to Get Ahead of Ballooning Costs 

Current legal trends cast a shadow over claims management, but partnership between claims and legal could be the necessary light in the darkness.

Legal Roundup: AI Privacy Suit Settled by Vimeo, Starbucks Is in Hot Water for Racial Bias and More

The latest legal filings and cases likely to have an impact on the insurance industry today.