This article appears in the October 2019 edition of Claims Magazine, and defines and explains material misrepresentation.

A federal appeals court has refused to revive an employee's suit accusing a past employer of illegally firing him because he was morbidly obese. The court stated that the plaintiff could not show that he was fired due to his weight, and in doing so failed to address the broader issue of whether obesity qualifies as a protected disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Reviews the freshly passed California bill redefining employees, which will significantly impact the ride-sharing industry.

This article provides an overview of various emerging risks including marijuana, gun violence, autonomous vehicles, wildfire issues, floods and drones.

The seventh circuit court of appeals weighs in on the matching debate.

This article provides current actions by insurance departments bracing for Hurricane Dorian.

Highlights new bill concerning adjusters going to governor for signature.

South Carolina emergency bulletin summerized.

An Uber driver who was injured after dropping off a passenger on her return trip to the city she worked out of, is not covered by Uber's insurance policies.