Government
N.J. High Court to Hear E-Scooter Rider’s Bid for No-Fault Auto Benefits
David Goyco says he was like a bicyclist when he was injured while riding his low-speed electric scooter and hit by a car. Thus, he contends, he is entitled to personal injury protection (PIP) ...
UK Watchdog Fines Equifax $13.4M for Role in ‘One of Largest’ Cyber Breaches
Britain's financial watchdog said on Friday it had fined consumer credit rater Equifax Ltd. 11 million pounds ($13.4 million) for its role in "one of the largest" cyber-security breaches in history. ...
It has been said that the best advertisement for insurance is not having it (or not having enough of it)...
National Security Agency Is Starting an Artificial Intelligence Security Center
The National Security Agency is starting an artificial intelligence security center – a crucial mission as AI capabilities are increasingly acquired, developed and integrated into U.S. defense and ...
Temporary Fix Keeps National Flood Insurance Operating, But Only Until Nov. 17
Real estate interests and insurance companies that administer National Flood Insurance Program policies are heaving a sigh of relief after Congress approved a last-minute deal to temporarily fund the ...
The SEC’s New Disclosure Rules and Cyber, D&O Coverage
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in July adopted rules that require public companies to disclose certain information about their cyber risk. The rules, originally proposed in March 2022, ...
Hyundai, Kia Urge Judge to Reject Cities TikTok-Inspired Theft Lawsuits
Korean automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp. on Tuesday asked a U.S. judge to reject lawsuits filed by 17 cities for failing to install anti-theft technology in millions of their vehicles. The ...
Severe Weather Set to Boost U.S. Disaster Funding Needs, FEMA Says
Growing extreme-weather risks mean President Joe Biden's expected request for billions in extra disaster-relief funding might not be enough for the next fiscal year, FEMA head Deanne Criswell said. ...
Biden’s Carbon Proposal Is Unworkable, Power Sector Warns
Power plant owners in the U.S. warned the Biden administration on Tuesday that its sweeping plan to slash carbon emissions from the electricity sector is unworkable, relying too heavily on costly ...