Archive for May 2016
Researchers Blame Rain for Causing Some Earthquakes
Rainwater may play an important role in the process that triggers earthquakes, according to new research. Researchers from the University of Southampton, GNS Science (New Zealand), the University of Otago, and GFZ Potsdam (Germany), identified the sources and fluxes of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreSafety Groups Urge Stronger Action by CPSC on IKEA Furniture Tipping Hazard
Kids In Danger (KID), Consumer Federation of America (CFA), Consumers Union and the National Center for Health Research called on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to secure a formal recall of IKEA furniture responsible for the deaths of … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNew Early Warning System May be Result of UAH Tornado Research
A new tornado early warning system could result from research at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) that’s being conducted with the help of General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) and supported by $50,000 in seed funding from the Madison … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreConcussion Deal Critics Seek Court Review of $1B NFL Settlement Offer
Critics of the proposed $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims want a full U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia to review a recent court decision that upheld the deal. The challengers believe the lead players’ lawyers negotiated away compensation for … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreIllinois Court Rules Business Contracts, AI Provisions Must Match to Gain Coverage
In a decision with more than the usual transaction guidance, an Illinois federal district court has taught businesses how important it is to satisfy with precision the requirements of their counterparties’ insurance policies, if they hope to gain the shelter … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreAutonomous Cars Confused by America’s Shabby Roads
Volvo’s North American CEO, Lex Kerssemakers, lost his cool as the automaker’s semi-autonomous prototype sporadically refused to drive itself during a press event at the Los Angeles Auto Show. “It can’t find the lane markings!” Kerssemakers griped to Mayor Eric … Source: Claims Journal
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