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Casualty Catastrophe Market Presents $5B Growth Opportunity as Mass Litigation Surges

Inside the Hidden Rulebook: Tracking Sub-Regulatory Changes in Workers’ Comp

Federal Tort Cases Surge Nearly 20% in Past Two Years: Report

NC Supreme Court: Bar Owners Can Sue State for COVID-19 Shutdown Losses

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When a homeowners association faces a lawsuit, it turns to its insurers for coverage. However, upon review, the insurer finds the HOA to have misrepresented itself in its contract and moves to rescind coverage.

COVID-BI Coverage Is Coming Down to Policy Language. How Courts Are Scrutinizing Every Word

As we approach the one-year mark since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the debate over COVID-induced business interruption coverage remains. 

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Legal Roundup: McKinsey Settles Opioid Charge, Calif. Supreme Court Won’t Overturn Rideshare Ballot and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Restaurant’s COVID-Related Business Interruption Claim Passes in Court

COVID-related business interruption claims are gaining traction in court. What will that mean for insurance in the long-term?

Legal Roundup: Subway’s in a Tuna Scandal, NJ Transit Settles Case After Sandy Damages and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

One City, Its Insurer and the Risk Management Team Argue Over Responsibility of Wrongful Conviction Suit

When a man is exonerated after 20 years for a crime he did not commit, he seeks restitution from the city that put him behind bars.

Legal Roundup: Judge Rules Amazon Can Restrict Parler, Convicted Opioid Executive Pays $5 Million and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Legal Roundup: Rideshare Companies Continue Independent Contractor Fight, Parler Sues Amazon Over Shutdown and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Legal Roundup: Boeing Settles Justice Department Investigation, Ticketmaster to Pay Fine for Alleged Criminal Activity and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Legal Roundup: Pinterest Settles Gender Discrimination Suit, Star Trek Collaboration Results in Copyright Infringement and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

5 Takeaways from NCCI’s 2020 Legislative Trends Report

NCCI monitored nearly 1,200 bills that could affect the workers’ comp industry this year. Here are their big takeaways.

Zoom Jury Awards $411 Million Nuclear Verdict to Injured Motorcyclist — One of the Largest Virtual Verdicts to Date

Just because there is a pandemic does not mean nuclear verdicts are completely idle.

Legal Roundup: Google Hit with Antitrust Suit, DoorDash Settles Deceptive Tipping Lawsuit and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Diversity & Inclusion Was at the Heart of One of 2020’s Biggest Moments. How Your Company Should Proceed

In a matter of months, D&I has moved from being a function of a human resources department to becoming a key element of corporate governance and strategy, sitting squarely in the domain of the C-suite.

Legal Roundup: MLB Teams Sue Insurers, Latina Women Targeted in Work-From-Home Scheme and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Legal Roundup: Heineken Sued Over Brewing Dispute, Women’s Soccer Settles Pay Disparity and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Legal Roundup: Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theorist Let Go, N.Y. Religious Institutions Fight COVID Restrictions and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Legal Roundup: NRA Suspends Insurance Offerings in New York, California Pot Delivery Issue Enters Court and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

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The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Legal Roundup: Drug Companies Near Opioid Case Settlement, TikTok Ban Suspended and More

The latest court filings and cases, from drug companies nearing a landmark opioid case settlement to the successful halting of a TikTok ban.