August 19, 2026

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State Farm Must Give Up Trade Secrets in Claims Lawsuits, but Under Court Review

The Alabama Supreme Court has opened the window a little wider into insurance carriers’ claims-handling procedures, not only requiring them to be made available in some lawsuits but also to be shared with plaintiffs’ lawyers in similar litigation. The high …

Flock Announces Changes Amid Backlash Over License Plate Reader Network

Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny from lawmakers from both parties, civil liberties advocates and citizens across the U.S., announced last week that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address …

J.S. Held Acquiring Element Forensic Engineering in Canada

Consulting firm J.S. Held is acquiring Element Forensic Engineering. The Canadian firm has offices throughout the Toronto area and in Calgary. It is known for its work with insurers and counsel across structural, fire investigations, code interpretation, environmental, mechanical, electrical …

Meta Rejects Claims It Sought to Hook Kids to Facebook, Instagram as Key Trial Begins

Meta Platforms rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, at the start of a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on …

Alabama Courthouse Workers Smelled a Rat. Court Must Decide if Insurer Defends Suit

A group of 32 county workers in Greene County, Alabama, became so fed up with what they said were rats, faulty air-conditioning and a leaky roof at the county courthouse that they sued their county commissioners in 2020. The workers …

Car-Seller Copart Among Suitors for Car Insurance Software Firm CCC

Copart Inc. is in talks to acquire CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc., the car-insurance software provider that has been weighing selling itself, according to people familiar with the matter. Dallas-based Copart, which specializes in used and salvaged car sales and …

ICE Pitches Legal Insurance for Officers Who Make Immigration Arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct. The agency is proposing to subsidize liability insurance for state …