How lawyers can unlock the potential of the metaverse

New Jersey law firm Grungo Colarulo’s metaverse office. The metaverse is all the rage these days. Users can enter a virtual world where they can interact with people from all parts of the physical world, play games, engage in commerce and do a lot of other things. Think Ready Player One, or for older folks, … Read more

What Is Belonging? Six Insights from a WES Twitter Chat

Kelly Acheson, Communications Specialist, WES Today, our social fabric is strained like never before. We’re pulled apart by powerful forces, by the physical distance imposed by the pandemic and the psychological isolation of remote work, by the anxiety of economic stressors and the rancor of political polarization. But we strengthen our bonds when we weave … Read more

Allstate Announces Estimated Third Quarter 2022 Results | Allstate Newsroom

NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 19, 2022 – The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated results for the third quarter of 2022 of a net loss between $675 million and $725 million and adjusted net loss* estimated between $400 million and $450 million. Property-Liability Premiums Premiums written increased 9.8% from Q3 2021 to $12.0 billion due to higher … Read more

Tips for Preventing Bicycle Dooring Accidents | Phoenix Personal Injury Law Blog

blog home Bicycle Accident Tips for Preventing Bicycle Dooring Accidents By The Husband and Wife Law Team on September 10, 2022 Dooring occurs when the driver or a passenger on the street-facing side of a car opens their door and obstructs the path of an oncoming cyclist. Even if the cyclist isn’t traveling fast, dooring … Read more

The morning read for Thursday, Oct. 20 – SCOTUSblog

WHAT WE’RE READING By SCOTUSblog on Oct 20, 2022 at 10:00 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at roundup@scotusblog.com. Here’s the Thursday morning read: Recommended Citation: SCOTUSblog , The morning … Read more

Triple-I Blog | Remote Work Can Impede Escape From Abuse; Financial Literacy Can Remove Roadblocks

By Loretta L. Worters, Vice President, Media Relations, Triple-I Remote work, while providing a respite to many from long commutes and surging gas prices, can increase the vulnerability of domestic violence victims. Heightened risks involve not only emotional and physical but also financial abuse – often one of the main reasons victims are unable to … Read more

Achieving Financial Independence On A Modest Income: $40,000 In Manhattan

There are some people who think that achieving financial independence before 60 is only for people with high incomes. I strongly disagree. You can still achieve financial independence sooner on a modest income. A modest income is defined as +/- 25% of the median household income in America, which is roughly $75,000. In other words, … Read more

Response to Baude/McConnell on ISL

As many Verdict readers know, the Supreme Court this term will hear arguments in Moore v. Harper, a congressional-districting dispute from North Carolina that raises the so-called “Independent State Legislature (ISL)” theory. The theory is being invoked by Republican elected legislators in North Carolina to challenge the rulings of the North Carolina Supreme Court; that … Read more

How college leaders can create a culture shift to stop burnout

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Amid the Great Resignation, higher education is facing particularly high rates of employee burnout and possible attrition. But there are tangible ways college leaders can change workplace culture and increase worker retention, according to a new report … Read more

Insurtech weekly news roundup: Oct. 14

Thimble is an online MGA focused on professional liability, business equipment protection, commercial property, event insurance and other coverage options. Their team-up allows Thimble to offer customers Cerity’s workers’ compensation coverage along with its own offerings. They are digitizing the insurance shopping process for small businesses, enabling affordable quotes in minutes as well as downloading … Read more