DOJ Launches National Fraud Enforcement Division in 2026
In an April 7, 2026 memo, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division.…
Year: 2026
Old Republic launches specialty property carrier
Announcing the move, Craig Smiddy, Old Republic International’s president and CEO, said: “Property insurance is a core line that aligns well…
7th Circuit Held 2024 BIPA Amendment Applies Retroactively
Takeaways The Seventh Circuit held that the 2024 amendment to BIPA’s damages provision applies retroactively, eliminating the possibility of “per‑scan”…
A ceasefire won’t reopen the insurance market – not yet
Gulf chaos has closed the Strait of Hormuz twice – and only one of those closures is anywhere near resolved…
Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupts Global Markets, Raises Energy P
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global markets and sent energy prices soaring. Control of this strategic…
Beazley invokes three defenses to deny coverage in domestic violence case
Three policy defenses and a guilty plea cloud the coverage picture Source link
IRS and Treasury Unveil New “No Tax on Tips” Final Rule Under OBB
On April 10, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of the Treasury unveiled a new final rule…
Surge in scams and cyber exposure reshapes consumer risk landscape – survey
Scam types The types of scams reported reflect a broad and increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. Phone call scams were the…
CNIPA Releases 2026 Intellectual Property Administrative Protecti
On April 10, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released the 2026 Intellectual Property Administrative Protection Work Plan (2026年知识产权行政保护工作方案). The Work…
Health insurers reduce prior authorization by 6.5 million
The decline in prior authorization use follows a June 2025 commitment by more than 40 insurers to streamline approval processes.…
This Week in Labor and Employment Legislative News in DC
Administration’s Proposed Budget Would Boost EEOC, Trim DOL. President Donald Trump has released the administration’s fiscal year (FY) 2027 proposed…
Insurer sues excess carrier for refusing to cover $8 million restaurant judgment
On June 9, 2021, the slip-and-fall occurred. The injured party, Melissa Melvin, sued. On September 19, 2023, a verdict of…