The radar screens in the jetliner show massive storm systems around Wichita and Dodge City, Kansas, growing and beginning to merge. Any commercial aircraft in the area have already diverted. But this DC-8 heads right between the storms. Then it … The post Scientists Research Midwest’s Nighttime Thunderstorms appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

A simulated city opened Monday on the north campus of the University of Michigan to test how self-driving cars will travel in the future without mowing down pedestrians or causing colossal crashes. “We had the faculty here at the university … The post M City Offers 32 Acre City for Self Driving Vehicle Research appeared…

Microscopic bugs and mildew can destroy a marijuana operation faster than any police raid. And because the crop has been illegal for so long, neither growers nor scientists have any reliable research to help fight the infestations. As legal marijuana … The post New Marijuana Industry Wrestles With Pesticides and Safety appeared first on Claims…

In 2011, the Montana Supreme Court issued its decision in Steadele v. Colony Ins. Co., 2011 MT 208, 361 Mont. 459, 260 P.3d 145 (2011) concluding that compliance with the notice requirement in an insurance policy was a condition precedent … The post Montana Supreme Court Adopts Notice-Prejudice Rule appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

A former partner at a Philadelphia law firm has been charged with insider trading linked to a client’s merger with another insurance firm. Federal prosecutors have charged Herbert Sudfeld with making $75,000 by purchasing stock in Harleysville Insurance the day … The post Pennsylvania Lawyer Charged With Insider Trading Linked to Nationwide Merger appeared first…

A multi-state sting that included the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) turned up more than 40 cases of illegal construction activity or advertising in Washington state. L&I issued six infractions for unregistered contracting, 13 for plumber certification violations and … The post Washington Joins Multi-State Sting Targeting Illegal Construction Activities appeared first on Claims…

Officials for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles are re-examining some test questions as more Floridians are failing the revamped written driver’s license test. Three out of every five have flunked through the first six months of … The post Florida Residents Failing Written Driving Test at Higher Rates appeared first on…

David Beckham may have more of an influence on you than you think. According to analysis by Black Book, the prevalence of modern and classic luxury cars on social media platforms like Instagram directly influences their resale value. So when … The post Social Media Boosts Collector Car Values appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

The Midwest’s New Madrid seismic zone is often eclipsed by San Andreas fault because of its less glamorous location and lower level of seismic activity, but our research indicates it’s a potentially crippling economic threat that warrants serious consideration. The … The post Swiss Re Report Suggests New Madrid Quake Could Cause $300B in Damage…

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc., a property and casualty insurance holding company based in Clearwater, Fla., announced today that its subsidiary, Heritage Property & Casualty Company, applied to expand into North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Heritage P&C has … The post Heritage Insurance Holdings Expands Into 4 States appeared first on Claims Journal.…