The “baseball rule” shields Major League Baseball from liability should a screaming line drive or a shattered bat injure a fan.

The resources aligned to remediate acid mine drainage are minimal compared to the cost; up to $72 billion.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently levied a fine in the cyber security realm. It sent a clear warning.

Personal liability judgments against the very rich escalated in monetary value over the past 20 years.

Employers face liability risks if the child of a traveling or expat female employee is infected.

Employers trying to protect their workers from the Zika virus are advised to stay informed and to make sure they don’t run afoul of the law.

Health care facilities must balance safety and security concerns when considering protection methods.

Films can require many insurance policies, depending on whether the production involves unusual hazards, stunts or overseas locations.

The sharing economy is projected to increase more than 20-fold in the next 10 years, but risk abounds.

A look at the latest legal cases impacting the industry.

Transportation

The insurance industry faces a long and arduous claims process for last year’s devastating Tianjin Port disaster.

A look at the latest decisions impacting the industry.

Despite heavy regulation, many pharma acquisitions fail from a lack of due diligence.

Owner control of insurance and project safety was vital to the success of Denver’s commuter rail project.

Insurance carriers can be doing more to address the risks for student athletes.

Litigation against employers continues to rise, often with significant financial consequences.

Employers are still slow to take the necessary steps to ensure that their organizations are prepared for violence.

University relationships with student organizations can help mitigate the risk of hazing.

Unforeseen liabilities in M&As may cause headaches for buyers.