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Tesla Aims to Launch Robotaxi with Teleoperator Backup, Deutsche Bank Says
Tesla aims to start its robotaxi service with a company-owned fleet backed up by human teleoperators for safety, Deutsche Bank said in a note after a meeting with the company’s head of investor relations. The electric vehicle maker still is … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMoody’s: Northeast U.S. States in the Wildfire Spotlight
States such as California are certainly experiencing a more ferocious wildfire season this year than a relatively quiet 2023. Combined CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service figures record over 1 million acres burnt in California this year, way above the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAccuWeather’s US Winter Forecast Calls for a Temperature Roller Coaster
Long-range meteorologists are forecasting a temperature roller coaster through December after a cold start to the month in the Eastern U.S. December started with an Arctic blast that brought cold air to much of east, leaving much of the West … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreMississippi High Court Tells USAA to Pay up in Hurricane Katrina Bad-Faith Claim
When hurricanes hit coastal areas, property insurers often breathe a sigh of relief when much of the damage appears to be the result of storm surge and flooding – losses that aren’t covered by most homeowners’ policies. But after Hurricane … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJury Awards $310M to Parents of Teen Who Fell from Amusement Park Ride
The parents of a 14-year-old Missouri boy who fell to his death from an Orlando amusement park ride in 2022 have won a $310 million verdict against the attraction’s Austrian builder. Late Thursday, the Orange County jury ordered that the … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNHTSA Closes Preliminary Probe into 7,745 Fisker Ocean Suvs After Software Update
The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Monday it has closed a preliminary evaluation into 7,745 Fisker Ocean SUVs over failure to shift vehicles into the park gear, after the electric-vehicle startup issued recalls and released a software update. Earlier … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGlobal Temperature Set to Surpass 1.5C Threshold in Hottest Year on Record
This year is “effectively certain” to be the warmest on record with temperatures climbing above a closely watched threshold for the first time. The average global temperature reached 1.62C above pre-industrial levels in November, according to the EU-funded Copernicus Climate … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJane Street-Millennium Trade Secrets Fight Ends in Settlement
Jane Street Group and Millennium Management agreed to settle a lawsuit over the alleged theft of a secret billion-dollar India options trading strategy, effectively ending a court battle that captivated Wall Street. In a filing Thursday in Manhattan federal court, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreGAO: Patent Litigation Funders Use Many Factors to Decide to Invest in a Lawsuit
Patent litigation funders say multiple factors that inform their decision on whether to invest in a particular patent lawsuit, according to a new study by the Government Accountability Office. The GAO was asked to review recent developments in third-party funding … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreThe Rising Insurance Costs of Electric Vehicles: A Specialized Challenge
Electric vehicles are quickly becoming a mainstay in the automotive industry. However, as their adoption grows, so too does the scrutiny around the cost of insuring them. While EVs bring advantages in environmental impact and efficiency, they present unique challenges … Source: Claims Journal
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