New North Dakota Law Shields Bayer From Roundup Lawsuits May 19, 2025 By David A. Lieb A new first-of-its-kind law enacted in North Dakota could shield agrochemical manufacturer Bayer from lawsuits claiming it failed to warn...
New York High Court Unleashes Expanded Liability for Pet Owners May 19, 2025 By Andrew G. Simpson Dog and other pet owners and insurers in New York are now exposed to increased risk of liability in the...
Call Center Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme Targeting Spanish-Speakers Leads to Charges May 19, 2025 Four individuals, including attorneys, were charged after an investigation reportedly revealed a large-scale workers’ compensation fraud scheme allegedly targeted Spanish-speaking...
Diversification, Risk Modeling Top of Mind for Carriers as Cyber Liability Market Softens May 19, 2025 By Elizabeth Blosfield As cyber insurance rates have begun to stabilize, insurance carriers are seeking more diversification to fuel their underwriting and growth...
Washington Issues Citations for Warehouse Quota, Safety Violations May 19, 2025 The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issued the first citations under a new law regulating production quotas in...
Perpetuation Planning – Part Two May 19, 2025 By Catherine Oak Last month’s column discussed the reasons to perpetuate a firm, the four common techniques to transfer ownership, pros and cons,...
New Report Shows Rise in Cargo Theft, With Three States Leading the Way May 19, 2025 Cargo theft across the U.S. and Canada continued to rise in 2024, with three states making up the bulk of...
Trouble Brewing? 6 New Risks for Winery and Brewery Clients May 19, 2025 By Larry Chasin As consumers embark on a non-stop quest to find those perfect, Instagram-able moments, wineries and breweries are responding. Today, beer...
Taking a Step Back: Why It’s Important to Take Time to Unwind In an Industry That Never Stops May 19, 2025 By Tony Caldwell Like every kid, I looked forward to the freedom and relaxation of summer vacation with great anticipation when I was...
Distracted Drivers Are Overconfident; 20% Still Texting While Driving May 19, 2025 By Jahna Jacobson Driver overconfidence is leading to risky behavior. Nationwide’s latest driver survey found 20% of drivers text while driving, 15% use...