Cyber Risks “Threat actors are forever looking for targets with weak security controls or unprotected infrastructures — these are the paths of least resistance into a company’s network. … Unfortunately, that’s why human inaction, such as not patching a publicized …
Riskworld Safety “I wanted to bring this update to let everyone know that everyone at Riskworld is safe and sound. … We’ve unfortunately had to cancel the closing finale session simply out of an abundance of caution. Everybody in the …
Crypto Exchange “Make no mistake: many crypto trading platforms already come under the current definition of an exchange.” — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler said in prepared remarks regarding the SEC’s decision to re-open public comment …
Responsibility to Act “Insurers, as society’s risk managers, have a special responsibility to act and the power to drive change: without insurance most new fossil fuel projects cannot go ahead and existing ones cannot continue to operate.” — Reads part …
Opioid Fight “The Justice Department is using every tool at our disposal to confront the opioid epidemic that is killing Americans and shattering communities across the country.” — Attorney General Merrick Garland said after the U.S. government sued Rite Aid …
Bent Track “These conditions can change certainly after a heavy freight train passes over it. If it wasn’t noticed by a crew member, then you have several tons of train crossing over that so it could change.” — Former NTSB …
Utility and Wildfire “Our thoughts remain with the people affected by the Fairview fire. We are reviewing this action and will respond to it through the proper legal channels.” — Southern California Edison spokesperson Reggie Kumar commented on a lawsuit …
Nevada Gigafactory “We will be investing over $3.6 billion more to continue growing Gigafactory Nevada, adding 3,000 new team members and two new factories.” — Tesla announced in late January its intent to expand its manufacturing capabilities in Nevada for …
California Storm “You never think something like this is going to happen to you. It’s been quite shocking and traumatizing.” — Sacramento, California, resident Niki Goffard’s home was damaged by one of more than 1,000 trees that fell in Sacramento …
Maritime Liability “This is an important change, inspired by the families of the 34 precious lives lost on the Conception in 2019, that will ensure families of future maritime disasters do not face the same antiquated laws when seeking the …
