Dispute Among EU Regulators Delays Twitter Data Privacy Fine August 20, 2020 Some European Union regulators objected to Ireland’s preliminary ruling in a landmark privacy investigation of Twitter, the lead regulator said...
Limitations Period for Reimbursement Claims Does Not Apply in Industrial Accident Case August 20, 2020 By Elizabeth Blosfield Reimbursement claims made against the town of Adams, Mass., by the town’s workers’ compensation insurer are not subject to the...
Japanese Lunar Exploration Firm ispace Raises $28M and Inspires Moon Insurance August 20, 2020 The Japanese lunar exploration firm, ispace, which is developing spacecraft to carry people to the moon, just raised $28 million...
Court Grants Facebook Preliminary OK to Settle Facial Recognition Privacy Claims August 20, 2020 Facebook Inc. won preliminary approval late on Wednesday from a federal court for settlement of a lawsuit that claimed it...
Chinese Crowdfunding, Insurance Site Waterdrop Raises $230 Million, Plans U.S. IPO August 20, 2020 By Kane Wu and Scott Murdoch Chinese online insurance technology platform Waterdrop Inc. has raised $230 million in a new funding round led by reinsurer Swiss...
The Upton Group of Alabama Partners with Acrisure August 20, 2020 The Upton Group has entered into a partnership with global insurance broker Acrisure, which will enable The Upton Group to...
Tennessee Gov Signs COVID-19 Business, School, Nursing Home Liability Law August 20, 2020 Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed into law sweeping protections for businesses, schools and nursing homes against coronavirus lawsuits. Lee...
Ohio Department of Insurance Adds Barron to Senior Team August 20, 2020 Lori Barron has joined the Ohio Department of Insurance as a senior policy advisor. Barron has more than 20 years...
Insurance Office Of America Adds Mongold to Employee Benefits Team in Florida August 20, 2020 Insurance Office of America (IOA) is has added Jared Mongold to its expanding team. Mongold joins the Melbourne, Fla., branch...
Drug Costs for COVID-19 Patients in U.S. Hospitals Drop But May Rise Again August 20, 2020 By Chad Terhune Medication costs for COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the United States have dropped sharply since May, reflecting advances in treatment, shorter...