The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania held that a nurse fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccination is still entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for a prior injury, clarifying the intersection of workplace vaccine mandates and post-injury terminations for insurers and employers.

Sedgwick analysis finds stark contrasts between states implementing comprehensive legal reforms and those facing escalating litigation costs.

In a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by climate challenges and technological disruption, finding the right balance between fostering innovation and protecting consumers has never been more critical, says Scott White.

Congressional bills aim to close tax advantages and increase transparency in $16 billion third-party litigation funding industry.

Ruling provides important clarity for insurance carriers covering nonsubscribing employers in Texas.

Appeals court rules insurers failed to prove policy exclusion applied to long-latency disease claim.

Appeals court decision underscores the critical distinction between ‘Named Insureds’ and ‘Additional Named Insureds’ in construction insurance policies.

Marathon Strategies report reveals 52% increase in multi-million dollar awards, even as several states pursue legislative reforms to curb rising liability.

A quick guide to a plan of action if you receive a letter from the Department of Insurance.

Legislation is being crafted in various states to curb legal system abuse.

Insurance needs to put up a better fight in the court of public opinion.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a man who contracted COVID-19 while working as a utility lineman was entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits.

Nearly half of U.S. states are developing AI governance laws, with compliance and risk management implications, according to Gallagher.

Technology is greatly amplifying the capabilities of criminals to deceive employees and produce outsized, illegitimate gains.

Connecticut Supreme Court empowers judges to extend temporary disability benefits beyond maximum medical improvement.

Court rules that Amazon Flex drivers are employees, not contractors for unemployment tax purposes.

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire recently overturned a decision that denied a widow’s request to be added as a dependent for death benefits after her husband’s work-related death.

A federal appeals court ruled that Home Depot cannot use its commercial general liability insurance to cover $70 million in losses from a massive data breach.

11th Circuit rules non-signatories to arbitration agreements cannot be compelled to arbitrate COBRA claims.

Insurers and their clients are under pressure to prevent verdicts in the tens of millions of dollars. Having the proper defense and prevention tools can help.