February 3, 2026

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AIG, Chubb Can’t Use ‘Bump-Up’ Provision in D&O Policy to Avoid Coverage

A state high court has ruled subsidiaries of American International Group and Chubb cannot use the so-called “bump-up” exclusion in denying coverage for a settlement in a securities lawsuit. Late last month the Delaware Supreme Court affirmed a ruling from …

Credit Suisse Nazi Probe Reveals Fresh SS Ties, Senator Says

Tuesday’s hearing is to force a reckoning for what activists say are a trove of Swiss bank accounts not fully covered in earlier probes leading Swiss banks to pay $1.25 billion.

Active Tornado Season Expected in the US at 15% Above 20-Year Average

An active 2026 tornado season is expected for the Central Plains, with roughly 15% more tornadoes than the 20-year average, according to the Kansas Institute of Tornado Dynamics. Factors influencing this forecast include persistent La Niña conditions, warmer-than-average Gulf of …

Arizona Experienced 25% Decrease in Vehicle Thefts in 2025, New Report Shows

Vehicle thefts fell by 25% in Arizona in 2025 to the lowest rate in decades, and the third consecutive year of a decrease in the state, a new report shows. Data from the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority’s Auto Crime Tracker …

Negotiation by Design: Why Writing Beats Talking

In the modern litigation environment, negotiation is no longer a soft skill. It is the dominant process by which 99% of litigated claims resolve. This reinforces the importance of mechanics—the actual “how” of the negotiation process. How often do we …

Cyber Firm Says ‘Moltbook’ Social Media Site for AI Agents Had Big Security Hole

A buzzy new social network where artificial intelligence-powered bots appear to swap code and gossip about their human owners had a major flaw that exposed private data on thousands of real people, according to research published on Monday by cybersecurity …

London’s Luxury One Hyde Park Wins UK Lawsuit Over $48M Repair Bill

The manager of London’s One Hyde Park apartment block, one of the world’s most expensive addresses, on Monday won its lawsuit against a British construction giant for just over 35 million pounds ($48 million) in pipework repairs. In the affluent …

Bill Intended to ‘Transform’ The California FAIR Plan, Improve Claims Handling

A bill to initiate reforms to the California FAIR Plan that include changes to customer service and claims, and added transparency was introduced on Monday. Assembly Bill 1680, the Make It FAIR Act, authored by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon and sponsored …

China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles in World-First Safety Policy

China banned concealed door handles on electric vehicles, the first country in the world to outlaw a design popularized by Tesla Inc. that is now facing global regulatory scrutiny due to a spate of deadly incidents. Cars sold in China …