Survey Reveals Legal Practices Driving Up Consumer Costs

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A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll, commissioned by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) and Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. (Munich Re US), reveals that a significant majority of Americans believe certain legal practices by plaintiff lawyers are driving up consumer costs, including insurance premiums.

Rising Securities Class Action Lawsuits Mark 2024 Trends

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The number of securities class action filings rose for the second consecutive year in 2024, with artificial intelligence (AI)-related lawsuits more than doubling from the previous year, according to a newly released report by Cornerstone Research and the Stanford Law School Securities Class Action Clearinghouse.

Climate Change Disrupts Real Estate Trends

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Residential real estate, valued at $50 trillion, has long been a cornerstone of the U.S. economy. However, climate change is significantly altering homeownership trends and property values.