Litigation/Liability Trends
Zika Virus Raises Numerous International Liability Concerns: Marsh
Insurers must prepare for numerous liability risks as the Zika virus continues to spread internationally, a Marsh executive cautions. "Organizations in a number of industries – including ...
Lockheed Jet Database Fails Government Cyber Security Requirements
The Pentagon hasn't had updated information on maintenance of the F-35 jet since May because a Lockheed Martin Corp. database doesn't meet new government cyber security requirements, according to the ...
Price Tag for Paris Climate Change Deal: $12.1 Trillion Over 25 Years
If the world is serious about halting the worst effects of global warming, the renewable energy industry will require $12.1 trillion of investment over the next quarter century, or about 75 percent ...
Volkswagen’s CEO Doubts Managers Knew of Emissions Rigging
Volkswagen Chief Executive Matthias Mueller has cast doubt on a report which last week said many managers at the German carmaker knew of, or were involved in, developing emissions test-rigging ...
Cyber Attack Continues to Disrupt HSBC’s Online Banking
HSBC Holdings Plc said its U.K. online banking continues to be affected by a cyber attack that started earlier on Friday, the second time the bank's online services have been disrupted in Britain ...
Massive Workers Comp Fraud Scam Leads to 13 Indictments
An investigation into what's being called one of the largest cases of workers' compensation health care insurance fraud in California Department of Insurance history led to 13 indictments announced ...
California Will Require Drivers for Driverless Cars
Google Inc. envisions a world where a blind man can get in his car alone and tell it to take him to the grocery store. California regulators say self-driving automobiles aren't smart enough yet to ...
Your Toaster Could be at Risk for a Cyber Attack
Hijacking "smart" toasters and refrigerators and hacking corporate ventilation systems are among the new threats envisioned by cyber security experts as an increasing array of items are connected to ...