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Potato Chip Maker Sues Cannabis Company Saying Products Look Too Similar
The Detroit-based potato chip company Better Made is accusing several cannabis operators of trademark infringement, claiming in a recent lawsuit that marijuana products sold under the brand Better Smoke feature a logo that is too similar to the chipmaker’s and could confuse customers and harm the company’s reputation. According to an April 1 report from Crain\'s Detroit Business, Better Made
Homeowners Insurance Crisis: Rates Soar as More Carriers Leave Market
Soaring premiums, fewer carriers and worsening weather trends are contributing to an insurance crisis for homeowners in many areas of the U.S. In New Orleans, Louisiana, the market for Homeowners Insurance is \"crumbling,\" CNN reported March 29, with one resident telling the news outlet that his premiums increased from $1,600 per year in 2022 to $4,930 after his previous carrier
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State of the Flood Market Thursday, May 2 at 1:30PM ETÂ Join our expert panel for a look into the current state of the flood market along with strategies for success as brokers navigate the current environment. Featured Experts: Sylvia Ornelas, Associate Vice President, Director, Personal Insurance, Burns & Wilcox, Los Angeles, CA Justin Pressly, Associate Managing Director, North Carolina,…
A homeowner in Memphis, Tennessee, says a tree trimming company\'s negligence led to the tragic death of her daughter\'s dog after he was electrocuted by a powerline left unattended by the company. According to a report from WMC-TV, the dog had been let outside by the homeowners, who did not know crews from ABC Professional Tree Trimming had left a…
More companies in the U.S. and Canada are incorporating the use of biometric data into their operations, raising unease for some consumers, and prompting a number of class-action lawsuits over information that may be collected improperly. Airports are among the latest industries to join the trend, with CBC News recently reporting on airlines like Air Canada and various airports implementing…
Authorities are continuing to investigate a massive warehouse fire March 4 in Clinton Township, Michigan, that caused “hundreds, if not thousands\" of explosions and sent debris flying more than a mile from the site. Metal debris that projected from the burning warehouse — which reportedly stored combustible materials associated with vaping — lead to one tragic death of a bystander…
The liquor license of a Kelseys Original Roadhouse franchise in Huntsville, Ontario, was recently suspended over allegations that staff overserved alcohol to a customer before a fatal car crash. On Feb. 14, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario announced the 60-day suspension based on alleged liquor license violations stemming from a Nov. 4, 2022, incident in which a customer…
The engineer allegedly responsible for a partial building collapse in the Bronx in December has had their license suspended for two years by the city of New York and faces a $10,000 fine, according to reports. No one was injured but dozens of families lost their homes after the collapse of the seven-story apartment building, part of which was under…
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Following several years of double-digit rate increases and restrictive adjustments to Terms and Conditions (T&C), the Property Insurance sector has reached a point of relative stability. Rates are largely modest as insurers secure the required premium, now applying rates against a proper exposure basis—Insurance to Value (ITV). With few exceptions of traditional CAT-prone perils in specific geographies, most carriers are…
During this webinar, our own Kate Wright provided updates on the Personal Insurance Market in Q2 2024. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/932662022/25b2d4e237?share=copy
During this webinar, our own Doug Legters provided updates on the Commercial Insurance Market. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/932659555/6f9742c648?share=copy
During this webinar, our own Bonnie Steen provided updates on the P&C Market. Watch a highlight from the discussion below. https://vimeo.com/932655131/346bf382e0?share=copy
During this webinar, our expert panel reviewed valuable insights into Q2 2024 and discussed the personal and commercial insurance markets, brokerage and contract binding, and other key topics. Watch now below. https://vimeo.com/930799431/68b9519cb2?
The practice of telemedicine—healing at a distance—dates back over a century and has come a long way since. In 2023, the telehealth industry market value was estimated at $194 billion and is projected to rise to nearly $870 billion by 2030, according to the February 2021 Telehealth Market Research Report by Market Research Future. It comes as no surprise that…
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