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Three Ships Hit by Projectiles in Middle East, UK Navy Says
The UK Navy said three vessels were hit with suspected projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf on Wednesday, as the conflict in the region continues to menace shipping. The targets, none of which were identified, include a …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 10:48 AM |
Sony Fighting $2.7 Billion UK Lawsuit Over PlayStation Store Prices
Sony is fighting a London lawsuit worth almost 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion) that alleges the PlayStation maker’s “monopoly position” inflated prices for digital games, in the latest mass consumer case to go to trial in Britain. The Japanese conglomerate …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 10:16 AM |
Bahrain Takes Aircraft Out of Country as Iran Threat Persists
Bahrain repositioned aircraft for its national carrier Gulf Air and several cargo companies out of the country as the Gulf nation continues to face threats from Iranian missile and drone attacks. Some 17 aircraft were taken out of the country, …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 9:40 AM |
Texas Hemp Businesses Fear an Uptick in Police Raids
Dallas attorney Chelsie Spencer specializes in making sure Texas businesses that sell hemp-derived THC products know how to stay in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations, an area that can be very confusing. She offers them a monthly …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 9:00 AM |
Bayer Takes Its Multi-Front Battle on Pesticide Liability to Kansas
Kansas lawmakers were set to take up a bill on Tuesday backed by Bayer BAYGn.DE that would prevent people from suing pesticide manufacturers for not warning them that their products could cause cancer or other illnesses, as the German company …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 8:00 AM |
Unconditional Payments Interrupt Prescription for Louisiana First-Party Claims
Unconditional payments – payments made without condition or reservation of rights, such as settlement offers – restart the clock on the standard two-year prescriptive period for Louisiana first-party insurance claims, the state high court ruled last week. The prescriptive period …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 7:00 AM |
Northern Louisiana Rattled by Series of Earthquakes
Louisiana already has its hands full catastrophe exposures in the form of hurricanes, floods and severe storms. Could earthquakes be next on the list? Northern Louisiana has been rattled by a series of earthquakes in the past week. First was …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 7:00 AM |
DOJ Urges Companies to Report Criminal Misconduct in New Nationwide Policy
The U.S. Justice Department is rolling out a policy across divisions to encourage companies to report criminal misconduct in exchange for reduced penalties and other benefits, according to a DOJ memo shared with Reuters on Tuesday. The policy, similar to …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:21 AM |
International Women’s Day 2026: Why ‘Give to Gain’ Matters for Insurance
Every March, our industry gets a moment to pause and recognize the women shaping insurance—not just through leadership and advocacy, but through the economic power they generate every day. Women are driving business creation, influencing commercial buying decisions, and shaping …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:15 AM |
NHTSA Seeks Comment on Zoox Petition for Robotaxis Without Steering Wheels
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday it is seeking public comments on Amazon.com’sself-driving unit Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 purpose-built, steering-wheel-free robotaxis. Zoox filed a petition in August seeking approval from the auto safety agency saying it …
POSTED MARCH 11, 2026 5:06 AM |
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