What Is a Victim Impact Statement in Civil Law?

Most people are familiar with victim impact statements from criminal court—those powerful moments when survivors or…

A Memorial Day Reflection on USAA and Its History of Insuring Military Families

Memorial Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and solemn remembrance. We honor the brave men…

Staying together for the kids? Why that might be doing more harm than good

Catherine Cooke, accredited divorce coach, looks at the belief that staying together for the kids is…

The Real Risk in Slide Insurance’s IPO Isn’t Hurricanes, But It’s Claims Philosophy

Slide Insurance’s recently filed registration statement with the SEC to become a public company marks a…

The Week in Weed: May 23, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…

You’ve Been WARNed: Washington Enacts a mini-WARN Law

Key Takeaways: The new law applies to employers with 50+ employees (excluding part-time workers) and mirrors…

Recent Passing of Hong Kong Stablecoins Bill

On May 21, 2025, Hong Kong’s Legislative Council passed the Stablecoins Bill, establishing a regulatory framework…

Appraisal Isn’t Everything: Why Coverage Still Controls Insurance Payments After Appraisal

Appraisals serve as a valuable mechanism for resolving disagreements over the amount of loss. However, as…

Bill With Billions in Health Program Cuts Passes House

The Host With only a single vote to spare, the House passed a controversial budget bill…

Does your home have ‘thirdhand’ cigarette smoke? It might

A study says its a health risk for children with asthma By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Can I Sue If a Property Owner Ignored a Known Hazard?

Accidents often feel like they come out of nowhere. One moment you’re walking through a store,…

Trump’s DOJ Accuses Medicare Advantage Insurers of Paying ‘Kickbacks’ to Brokers

A blockbuster lawsuit from the federal Department of Justice alleges that insurers Aetna, Elevance Health (formerly…

‘Energy poverty’ is a growing problem, study finds

Many low-income households are finding that utility bills are unaffordable By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

Medicaid work requirement could spell trouble for vulnerable groups

Verification process could be burdensome and result in coverage losses, critics warn By Truman Lewis of…

AI is making scams smarter … and more dangerous

Americans lost over $16 billion to online scams in 2024 By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…

Republicanos buscan castigar a estados que ofrecen seguro de salud a inmigrantes sin papeles

Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Christine Mai-Duc La emblemática legislación del presupuesto del presidente Donald…

Passkeys have issues to solve before replacing passwords

The password substitute is nearing prime time By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 23, 2025 Passkeys…

Existing home sales fell again in April

The spring housing market is suffering from a lack of interest from buyers By Mark Huffman…

The US is saying goodbye to the penny

Cash purchases will likely be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel By Mark Huffman…

Washington Amends EPOA, Bringing More Balance to Employer Job Posting Obligations

On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Substitute Senate Bill 5408 (SSB 5408), enacting important…

What Constitutes a Proof of Loss?

For public adjusters, understanding what constitutes a valid proof of loss, when it must be submitted…

Republicans Aim To Punish States That Insure Unauthorized Immigrants

Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News and Christine Mai-Duc President Donald Trump’s signature budget legislation would punish…