From the monthly archives: February 2015
The U.S. aviation regulator proposed rules on Sunday for commercial drone flights that would lift some restrictions but would still bar activities such as the delivery of packages and inspection of pipelines that have been eyed by companies as a potentially breakthrough use of the technology. Continue reading
By: Jeff Plungis and Jeff Green (Insurance Journal) February 2015
Carmakers recalled about 64 … Continue reading
While concerns about opioid use and dependence have raised alarms in workers compensation claims, medical experts say insurers and payers also should be wary of not providing enough treatment to injured workers suffering chronic pain. Continue reading
A bill introduced in the Senate would provide private companies with a degree of protection against liability when sharing information on cyber threats with federal agencies. Continue reading
Just in time for Valentine’s Day comes research warning against the use of popular dating apps on corporate smartphones. Continue reading
The hackers who stole millions of health insurance records from Anthem Inc. commandeered the credentials of five different employees while seeking to penetrate the company’s computer network — and they may have been inside the system since December. Continue reading
While charges of employment discrimination against employers are declining overall, claims alleging retaliation against an employee for involvement in a complaint reached a record high in fiscal year 2014. Continue reading
Lawmakers say a fight between Nevada’s taxicab industry and Uber, the ride hailing company that operated in the state this fall before a court decision prompted it to shut down, could be the biggest transportation issue this session in the Nevada Legislature. Continue reading
