Litigation/Liability Trends
Corporate Climate Risk Disclosures Still Falling Short
Around half of companies assessed have begun to apply globally-agreed climate-related disclosure standards for helping investors to pick firms committed to sustainability, regulators said on ...
G7 Advisors Urge Overhaul of Risk Management for Global Economy
The governance of the world economy needs to be overhauled to ensure it can withstand future health and economic shocks, as well as challenges posed by climate change and the rise of China, advisors ...
Philips Setback: More Than 100 U.S. Lawsuits Advance Over Recalled Sleep Apnea Devices
Philips NV will face more than 100 U.S. lawsuits gathered in a Pennsylvania court over its recall of more than 3 million devices used to treat sleep apnea that are linked to cancer concerns. ...
Hidden Cyber Risk for U.S. Property Insurance Could Trigger $12.5B in Losses
Hidden cyber risk in the U.S. property insurance market could trigger $12.5 billion in losses, according to a new industry report. What's more, this 1-in-100-year loss could harm AM Best's Capital ...
China Triggers Another Anti-Graft Effort for Finance Sector
China's ruling Community Party turned its sights on the country's vast financial sector this month, kicking off a new round of a years-long campaign to uncover corruption and illegal dealings. The ...
TSA Wants Major Rail, Air Companies to Report Hacks and Hire Cyber Chiefs
The Transportation Security Administration will introduce regulations that compel the most important U.S. railroad and airport operators to improve their cybersecurity procedures, Homeland Security ...
Why Tesla Could Face Tough Road If It Tries to Slash $137M Racial Bias Verdict
Tesla Inc. will likely seek to slash a $137 million jury award for a Black worker who accused the automaker of racial discrimination but could have difficulty reducing the verdict amid claims that ...
Shareholder Suits Over Willis/Towers Watson Merger May Cost Insurers $80M
Seven insurers that shared the risk for directors and officers policies sold to Towers Watson may have to pay up to $80 million for settlements with shareholders who cried foul after learning that ...