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Air Lease Says Russian Law on Leased Jets Could Help in Claiming Insurance
A new Russian law on leased aircraft showed Moscow could “confiscate” planes and such a move might help it claiminsurance, Air Lease Corp AL.N said at a time when leasing firms risk writing off jets stranded in the sanction-hit country. … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreViewpoint: Cyberattacks Present Unique Challenges for Business Interruption Claims
Introduction As businesses continue to rely on computers and digital storage of important data, cyberattacks are a growing potential threat to these organizations—especially now, as businesses have transitioned their workforces to work remotely. There are many types of cyber threats, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreFederal Gov. Adopts New Rule Setting Safety Standards for Driverless Automobiles
The Biden Administration has issued a final rule intended to ensure safety of occupants in automated vehicles. This rule updates the current Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to account for vehicles that may be equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSudden Braking in 2 VW SUV Models Draws Regulatory Scrutiny
DETROIT (AP) — First came the beeping alarms and the dashboard lights warning that something had gone haywire. Then the driver’s side windows suddenly and mysteriously rolled down. Kendall Heiman’s Volkswagen SUV then pulled the scariest stunt of all: It … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSecret Service Study of Yoga Class Shooting Shows Misogyny
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who signed up for a yoga class in Tallahassee, Florida, and opened fire there in 2018 had a well-documented history of disturbing behavior — warning signs that were missed. The shooting that left two women … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAirlines Fight Calif. Law That Expands Breaks for Employees
DALLAS (AP) — The airline industry is escalating its campaign against a California law that gives pilots and flight attendants who are based there more rest and meal breaks than they are guaranteed under federal regulations. A study commissioned by … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreJury Awards $100 Million-Plus to Victims of Seattle Crane Collapse
SEATTLE (AP) — A jury awarded more than $100 million Monday to some of the victims of a tower crane collapse that killed four people in Seattle in 2019. Workers were disassembling the 300-foot crane in strong wind gusts when … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUSPS: Investigation Still Open After Worker Lost Arm
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service is continuing to investigate an accident at a North Carolina distribution center in September that caused an employee to lose an arm after touching a machine, the federal agency said Monday. The … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreThe World’s Cargo Ships Are Sailing Into Worse Climate Risks: Report
Dangerous, expensive disruptions to shipping and many of the world’s roughly 3,700 ports are on the rise along with global temperatures. These events will increasingly threaten the sea routes that convey 80% of traded goods by volume, according a new … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDrop in Cargo Thefts Follows Spike During Pandemic Lockdowns
A rash of railcar thefts in the Los Angeles area may have given a different impression, but nationally the number of reported cargo thefts dropped by 15% in 2021 compared to the prior year, according to CargoNet’s annual Supply Chain … Source: Claims Journal
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