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Lawyer Calls Fatal Car Crash Into Apple Store ‘100% Preventable’ in Announcing Suit

The recent crash into an Apple storefront in Massachusetts that killed one person and injured 19 was “100% preventable,” according to the attorney for two of those injured in the accident. Boston attorney Douglas K. Sheff has brought lawsuits against …

Home Depot Confirms Its Payment Systems Were Hacked

Home Depot Inc. confirmed on Monday its payment security systems have been breached, a data theft analysts warn could rival Target Corp.’s massive breach last year. Home Depot said the data theft could impact its customers in stores across the …

CFC Launches Liability Cover for Online Retailers

Specialist lines underwriting agency CFC has launched a new fully combined modular policy designed exclusively for online retailers. The new product, WEB, covers the cyber exposures of online retailers, as well as the more traditional commercial general liability insurance. WEB …

Mississippi Court Rules Wal-Mart Not Liable in Gun Ammo Sale to Underage Shooter

If a store sells ammunition to an underage person who uses the bullets to kill someone, is the retailer responsible? Not necessarily, according to the Mississippi Supreme Court. The court ruled 5-4 this week in favor of Wal-Mart. The lawsuit …