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Russian Hackers Targeted U.S. Nuclear Scientists
A Russian hacking team known as Cold River targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States this past summer, according to Internet records reviewed by Reuters and five cybersecurity ...
U.S. Targets Non-Compete Clauses That Block Workers From Better Jobs
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust law, proposed a rule that would ban companies from requiring workers to sign non-compete provisions as well as some training repayment ...
Cat-Exposed Property Highlights Q4 Rate Increases: MarketScout
According to MarketScout's Market Barometer, the fourth-quarter 2022 composite rate for U.S. commercial lines was up 5.1 percent. The Dallas-based distribution and underwriting company said property ...
Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, and Now Insurer Branch: All Certified B Corps
Joining the ranks of Ben & Jerry's, Patagonia—as well as InsurTechs Lemonade and Loop—Columbus, Ohio-based Branch announced yesterday that it is now a Certified B Corporation. In short, a B ...
Tech Bytes: New Partnerships at CCC Intelligent Solutions, One80 Intermediaries, Markel
CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc., a software as a service platform for the property/casualty insurance industry, introduced the CCC First Party Claim Portal, a new digital capability that aims to ...
U.S. FCC Proposes Additional Spectrum for Drone Communications
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday proposed new rules to make licensed radio spectrum in the 5 GHz band for the rising number of unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, in ...
Trader Joe’s Sued Over Lead, Cadmium Levels in Dark Chocolate
Trader Joe's was sued on Wednesday by a consumer who accused the grocery chain of misleading and endangering shoppers by selling dark chocolate that contains harmful levels of lead and cadmium. The ...
JPMorgan Must Face Suit by Ray-Ban Maker Unit Over Cyber Theft
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA will have to face a lawsuit by a unit of the French maker of Ray-Ban glasses that claims the bank ignored suspicious transactions as cybercriminals drained $272 million from ...