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Nation’s Bridges at Risk if Congress Allows Bigger Trucks: Study
A new study highlights the risks connected to congressional proposals that would allow heavier tractor trailers on highways causing major damage to the nation's local bridges if enacted into law, ...
Government Agencies Warn Businesses About Rising Medusa Ransomware Attacks
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme. Since February, Medusa developers and affiliates have hit more than 300 ...
Contractors Insurance Alert: Construction Defect Lawsuits Rising
A new report identifying commercial litigation waves likely to pick up steam in 2025 highlights one particular theme that could further lengthen the tail of general liability claims for insurers ...
Climate Risks Threaten Trillions of Dollars in Real Estate: Study
New analysis by online real estate site Zillow highlights how climate change affects real estate across the U.S., with trillions of dollars' worth of real estate facing damage from flood, fire or ...
New Storm Could Spawn Tornadoes in the South, Blizzard in Northern States
A potent storm system is expected to pour heavy rain on western states later this week before rumbling into the central United States, where it could spawn tornadoes in the South and dump heavy snow ...
How Most Ransomware Incidents Start: Report
Most ransomware claims in 2024 started with compromised perimeter security appliances (58 percent), like virtual private networks (VPNs) or firewalls. Remote desktop products were second-most (18 ...
Lawsuit Alleges Girl Scouts’ Cookies Contain Heavy Metals, Pesticides
The Girl Scouts have been sued by consumers over the alleged presence of "heavy metals" and pesticides in its popular Thin Mints and other cookies. A proposed class action was filed on Monday night ...
Hawaii’s Housing Market Faces Challenges Due to Construction Defect Litigation: Study
Construction defect litigation has become a significant factor in Hawaii's already constrained housing market, contributing to rising costs, financing challenges and shifts in development patterns ...