Litigation/Liability Trends
U.S. Security Firm Accuses China of Hacking Even After Cyber Pact
Hackers associated with the Chinese government have tried to penetrate at least seven U.S. companies in the three weeks since Washington and Beijing agreed not to spy on each other for commercial ...
New ACE Terror/Violence Coverage Addresses Bomb Threat Hoaxes, Looting and More
ACE Group is marketing new multinational insurance coverage to help businesses handle fast-evolving terrorism and political violence problems. The policy addresses a wide range of areas including ...
Germany Orders Volkswagen to Recall 2.4M Rigged Diesel Cars
The German government forced Volkswagen AG to recall about 2.4 million diesel cars after throwing out the carmaker's proposal for voluntary repairs, setting off a chain reaction by authorities across ...
Air Accidents Are at a Record Low
As the spotlight falls on Dutch crash investigators and their high profile probe into the downing of a Malaysian airliner, air accident detectives worldwide are waging a much more discreet daily ...
National Grid Fending Off ‘Huge Amounts’ of Cyber Security Threats
National Grid Plc is fending off "huge amounts" of cyber-security threats, though only a handful have penetrated the company's computer systems, Chief Executive Officer Steve Holliday said. The U.K. ...
PartnerRe Losses From Tianjin Explosion Estimated at $50M-$70M
PartnerRe, soon to be acquired by the Italian investment firm EXOR, has chimed in with initial loss estimates from the Tianjin explosion in China. The Bermuda-based reinsurer said its Tianjin-related ...
Germany Approves Draft Law Extending Nuclear Liability for Utilities
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cabinet approved a draft law on Wednesday which ensures that utility companies remain liable for costs associated with the shutdown of the country's nuclear power ...
Apple Faces Hefty Damages After Losing Patent Lawsuit to UWM
Apple Inc could be facing up to $862 million in damages after a U.S. jury on Tuesday found the iPhone maker used technology owned by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's licensing arm without ...