Litigation/Liability Trends
Ericsson Sues Apple in Europe, Seeking Phone Patent Royalties
Ericsson AB said it sued Apple Inc. in three countries as it ratcheted up a global licensing battle between the companies. The suits in Germany, the U.K. and the Netherlands add to U.S. filings ...
Escalating Cyber Attacks Inflict $6B Annual Cost on U.S. Health System
A rise in cyber attacks against doctors and hospitals is costing the U.S. health-care system $6 billion a year as organized criminals who once targeted retailers and financial firms increasingly go ...
BNSF Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails in North Dakota and Sparks Fire
A BNSF Railway train carrying crude oil derailed in North Dakota, setting several tank cars on fire and prompting the evacuation of nearby residents, U.S. and local authorities said. The Federal ...
ACE Aims For U.S. Middle Market With Expanded Excess Casualty Coverage
ACE Group is aiming for the U.S. middle market with the launch of expanded excess casualty coverage for companies with complex risk exposures. The insurer said its enhanced offerings will come ...
Uber Pulls Out of Kansas Due to Stricter Ridesharing Regulations
Ride-hailing service Uber on Tuesday said it ceased operations in Kansas after the state legislature decided to override Governor Sam Brownback's veto of a bill that will impose stricter regulations ...
Oil Train Explosions Still Likely Even With New Speed Limits in Place: Critics
New U.S. and Canadian speed limits for oil trains will do little to temper the likelihood and severity of explosive accidents that have grown in frequency over the past two years, critics of new ...
How Do Employers Avoid Liability With Legalized Marijuana?
Following the lead of a pioneering few, more states around the country are warming up to the idea of legalizing marijuana use for medical or recreational purposes, or both. But with legalized pot ...
Zurich, Sony Settle PlayStation Data Breach Case
Sony Corp. of America and Zurich American Insurance Co. have reached a settlement in a commercial general liability (CGL) policy coverage case stemming from the April 2011 hacking of Sony's ...