Government
Foam With ‘Forever Chemicals’ Used to Put Out Chemical Plant Fire
A company hired to help extinguish a fire that gutted a northern Illinois chemical plant last week used foam containing toxic compounds that have tainted surface waters and groundwater across the ...
U.S. DOJ Files Antitrust Suit to Block Aon/Willis Towers Watson Merger
Aon's proposed $30 billion acquisition of Willis Towers Watson has hit a major roadblock, with the U.S. Department of Justice suing to block the deal. The DOJ's civil antitrust lawsuit argues that ...
Florida Property Insurance Reform Bill Signed Into Law, Already Having Positive Effect
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday officially signed into law reform legislation on property insurance and roofing contractor practices, a measure some say is having a positive impact even before it ...
Denmark’s Central Bank Warns Floods Threaten Country’s Financial System
Denmark's central bank warned rising waters pose a threat to the financial system as property used as collateral against bank loans may be worthless in coming years, amid increasing damage by climate ...
‘We Can’t Do It Alone,’ Says White House in Urging Companies to Upgrade Cybersecurity
The White House warned corporate executives and business leaders on Thursday to step up security measures to protect against ransomware attacks after intrusions disrupted operations at a major ...
Supreme Court Narrows Reading of Computer Fraud Law in Police Case
A Georgia police officer did not violate federal computer fraud law when he used his patrol car computer to access information on a license plate in exchange for money, even though his action ...
Florida’s Latest Property Insurance Reform: Too Little, Too Late?
A bill passed by the Florida Legislature to address the state's property insurance crisis has created optimism among some stakeholders, while others say it will not reduce rates over the next 18 to ...
U.S. Pledges to Boost Pipeline Cyber Protections After Colonial Hack Attack
The Biden administration is working with pipeline companies to strengthen protections against cyberattacks following the Colonial Pipeline hack, with announcements of actions planned in coming days, ...