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Jury Says Apple Owes Record $5.7B in Haptic Technology Patent Case
A US jury ruled that Apple owes San Diego-based Taction more than $5.7 billion for using its patented technology to power the haptic feedback in iPhones and Apple Watches. Apple said it would appeal the country’s largest such verdict to …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:15 AM |
How Insurers Can Find the Most Value From Their AI Investments: Accenture
Insurers will help maximize their return on AI investments by adopting an enterprise-wide strategy, rather than just focusing on select and segmented areas, which splits the ownership and investment, according to research from Accenture. “AI capability remains concentrated in small …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:05 AM |
TikTok Reaches First State Settlement Over Teen Safety Claims, Agrees to User Limits
Alabama said on Friday it had reached a settlement with TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, that requires the social media platform to impose new usage limits and enhanced age-verification measures for users in the state, resolving claims that …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:01 AM |
Another Crane, Then Another, Collapses Onto Home in Fort Lauderdale
A crane that was reportedly being used to set up a termite tenting operation fell onto a Fort Lauderdale home last week, causing significant structural damage to the one-story structure. Hours later, a second crane was brought in to remove …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:01 AM |
Lawsuits Allege Six Flags Roller Coaster Caused Traumatic Brain Injuries
Three people who went to California’s Six Flags Magic Mountain have filed lawsuits saying they were left with traumatic brain injuries from the park’s famed X2 roller coaster that is advertised as a rite of passage for the “ultimate daredevil.” …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:00 AM |
California’s El Niño Emergency Begins Now as Beaches Erode
California is facing a potentially multi-billion-dollar flood threat as El Niño gathers strength in the Pacific Ocean. The warming El Niño phenomenon tends to unleash powerful storms in the Pacific, including atmospheric rivers, some of which are named the “Pineapple …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:00 AM |
Relation Insurance Reports It Acquired Pennsylvania’s LaPlaca Agency
Relation Insurance Services reported that it has closed on its acquisition of LaPlaca Insurance, Inc. in Pennsylvania. The transaction went into effect on June 30, 2026. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, LaPlaca serves the …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:00 AM |
NYC Lawmakers Propose Financial Rewards for AI Whistleblowers
New York City lawmakers want to offer financial incentives to whistleblowers who expose dangerous artificial intelligence practices, part of a package of bills aimed at tightening oversight of the technology. One measure set to be debated by the City Council …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:00 AM |
Blackstone-Backed Insurance Underwriter The Fidelis Partnership Files for IPO
Insurance underwriter TFP Group, better known as The Fidelis Partnership, filed for a US initial public offering on Friday, as the fall listing window looks to gain momentum after a tepid start. Expectations for a strong pickup in the fall …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 4:56 AM |
Minnesota Settles Over Fraudulent Claims for Child Nutrition Funds
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that he has filed a civil lawsuit and an $18.5 million settlement of the civil lawsuit with Partners in Nutrition, d/b/a Partners in Quality Care (“PIN”), that resolves claims that the non-profit knowingly defrauded …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 4:52 PM |
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Lawsuits Allege Six Flags Roller Coaster Caused Traumatic Brain Injuries
Three people who went to California’s Six Flags Magic Mountain have filed lawsuits saying they were left with traumatic brain injuries from the park’s famed X2 roller coaster that is advertised as a rite of passage for the “ultimate daredevil.” …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:00 AM |
California’s El Niño Emergency Begins Now as Beaches Erode
California is facing a potentially multi-billion-dollar flood threat as El Niño gathers strength in the Pacific Ocean. The warming El Niño phenomenon tends to unleash powerful storms in the Pacific, including atmospheric rivers, some of which are named the “Pineapple …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 5:00 AM |
Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Catastrophic Flooding
Hurricane Nolo is threatening Hawaii, a state already raked by multiple natural disasters since March that have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Nolo’s top winds reached 75 miles (120 kilometers) per hour as it churned about 450 …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 2:04 PM |
Southern California Edison Pushing for Wildfire Liability Deal Before Lawmakers Depart
Electric utility Southern California Edison is urging California lawmakers to hold a special session before year-end to consider limiting utilities’ exposure to future wildfire liabilities, CEO of parent company Edison International EIX.N Pedro Pizarro said this week. Electric utility infrastructure …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
Oracle Cites ‘Force Majeure’ on Controversial New Mexico Data Center
Oracle Corp. is moving to shield itself from racking up expenses on a massive data center being built in New Mexico, adding a fresh wrinkle to a project beset by opposition and regulatory setbacks. The technology giant sent the project’s …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 5:00 AM |
Hurricane Watch Posted on Hawaii’s Big Island as Nolo Approaches
A hurricane watch has been issued for Hawaii’s Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens south of the island chain. Nolo, with top winds of 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour was 500 miles south of Honolulu and on a …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 1:53 PM |
People Moves: Alliant Insurance Services Adds Esarey to LA Employee Benefits Team
Barrett Esarey joined Alliant Insurance Services as vice president within its employee benefits group. Based in Los Angeles, California, Esarey serves a national client base, helping employers develop strategic benefits programs that address evolving workforce needs and support long-term business …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 5:00 AM |
Corgi Insurance in California Expands Trucking Program to Cover Tow Trucks
San Francisco-based Corgi Insurance is expanding its trucking insurance program to include towing and tow-truck businesses. Tow trucks spend much of their time on the road, but their core exposure comes from transporting, handling and storing other people’s vehicles. Corgi’s …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 5:00 AM |
Hurricane to Threaten Hawaii With Flooding Over Weekend
Hawaii will be threatened by yet another hurricane over the weekend, after a tropical depression reformed to the south of the island chain. The depression, with winds of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour, is expected to strengthen into a …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 1:36 PM |
4.9% Workers’ Comp Rate Increase Proposed in Washington
The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is proposing a 4.9% increase in the average hourly rate employers and workers pay for workers’ compensation insurance in 2027. The proposed increase would raise the cost of coverage by an average …
POSTED SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 5:00 AM |
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