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No, Florida Lawmakers Did Not Repeal the No-Fault Auto Insurance Law
Did you hear that Florida’s 55-year-old “no-fault” auto insurance statute has been repealed? Most people in the Florida insurance industry probably know that is not true. But a number of recent websites and postings by Florida plaintiffs’ law firms and …
POSTED MAY 05, 2026 5:02 AM |
Federal Judge Has ‘Grave Concerns’ About Missouri Roundup Deal
A federal judge overseeing thousands of cancer lawsuits against Bayer AG and its Roundup weedkiller said he had “grave concerns” about whether a proposed $7.25 billion class-action settlement in Missouri could properly address future claims outside the state. At a …
POSTED MAY 05, 2026 5:00 AM |
For Autonomous Robots, Not All Rules Are Equal
From driving cars to flying drones, as autonomous robots take on more responsibility, they also face more human-like dilemmas — including what to do when rules collide. For a self-driving vehicle, this conundrum might pop up when a pedestrian suddenly …
POSTED MAY 05, 2026 5:00 AM |
Kalshi Grilled by Massachusetts High Court Over What Gambling Is
The Massachusetts Supreme Court appeared skeptical of Kalshi Inc.’s claim that its prediction markets don’t fall under state gambling laws because the company is instead providing financial arrangements between people using “swap” contracts on events like sports. The case is …
POSTED MAY 05, 2026 5:00 AM |
Oregon Regulator Shutting Down Health Sharing Company’s ‘Unlicensed’ Insurance Program
Oregon regulators ordered a health sharing company to stop selling coverage to residents, saying the company’s membership plans were functioning as unlicensed insurance. ClearShare Health was ordered to stop selling coverage by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, which began …
POSTED MAY 05, 2026 5:00 AM |
Treasury’s Bessent Wants Americans to Avoid Easy-Money Traps, Invest in Financial Literacy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent winces at the allure of easy money — whether it’s lottery tickets, buy now, pay later loans or the promise of a crypto windfall — warning that the get-rich-quick mindset often leads Americans farther from financial …
POSTED MAY 05, 2026 5:00 AM |
Delta Dental Insurers to Pay New York $2.25M Over Cybersecurity Incident
Delta Dental Insurance Co. (DDIC) and Delta Dental of New York, Inc. (DDNY) will pay a $2.25 million penalty for violations of New York’s cybersecurity regulation, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) reported. Acting DFS Superintendent Kaitlin Asrow said that …
POSTED MAY 05, 2026 5:00 AM |
American Farmers Shun USDA Surveys as Trust in Data Erodes
American farmers are ignoring US Department of Agriculture surveys in the latest sign of distrust in government data. Reply rates for the USDA’s annual prospective planting report sank in March to a record low, with just over a third of …
POSTED MAY 04, 2026 4:50 PM |
Massive Explosion at NYC Home Sends Police Officers Flying
A massive, fiery explosion at a house in Queens sent several New York City police officers flying through the air early last Thursday morning as they were responding to a call of a man inside armed with a knife and …
POSTED MAY 04, 2026 4:38 PM |
Kansas Man Sentenced for Insurance Fraud
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced a Wyandotte County man has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for insurance fraud. Christopher Dunn, aged 33, pleaded guilty on March 2, 2026, in Wyandotte County District Court to one felony count …
POSTED MAY 04, 2026 4:33 PM |
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