The Hartford renews support for mental health exhibit as Gen Z pressures mount
Similar collaborations have emerged in other markets, where major insurers have partnered with charities focused on anxiety, depression, and suicide…
Month: March 2026
US Treasury’s OFAC Issues Russia-Related General License 134
On March 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued Russia-related General License…
DUAL North America taps Ed Ashby as CEO to accelerate US expansion
“With strong specialty underwriting expertise, under the leadership of Connie Germano, Jon Knouse, Andy Swindall and Brendan Keating, we have…
How Alice Corp v CLS Bank Made Securing Software Patent Difficult
It is no secret that the Supreme Court decision in Alice made securing a software-related patent difficult. Alice Corp. Pty.…
North Carolina sees uptick in captive insurance licenses
The state’s domiciled entities now comprise 188 pure captive insurers, 48 protected cell captives, nine risk retention groups, and 18…
FSSAI Issues Amendment to Food Safety and Standards Regulations
On February 26, 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a draft amendment to the Food Safety and…
US Appeals Court upholds pollution exclusions despite regulatory permits
A lower court had previously ruled in favor of the policyholders, determining that the pollution exclusion did not apply because…
Qatar Introduces Preliminary Real Estate Registry Framework
As part of the State of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to advance its National Vision 2030 and enhance the efficiency, transparency…
Economic uncertainty widens protection gap for mid-sized businesses
Sitting between small enterprises and large corporates, mid-sized firms occupy a “sweet spot” of vulnerability, according to Kristina Talkowski (pictured),…
Virginia May Restrict Employees From Working for Competitor
Virginia is poised to impose new limitations on the circumstances in which employers may restrict employees from working for a…
Munich Re warns: Small firms underinsured
SMEs are particularly vulnerable, the report notes. Compared with larger firms, smaller companies often have limited resources for preventive measures,…
Labor, Employment, and OSHA Trends for 2026
As we approach the close of the first quarter of 2026, our Labor, Employment & OSHA team highlights some of the leading legal…