Between the Lines Blog
The NAIC Data Breach: A Turning Point for Data Collection and Privacy in the Insurance Industry
On June 17, 2026, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) publicly disclosed that it had identified unauthorized access to its PeopleSoft systems. The breach—attributed to the threat actor group ShinyHunters and part of a broader campaign exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in…
Essential Employment Documents and Procedures for Growing Businesses
As your business grows and you begin hiring employees, the excitement of expansion can sometimes overshadow the critical need for proper employment documentation and procedures. Yet the foundation you lay during this stage of growth can make the difference between a thriving workplace and costly…
The Non-Compete Playbook: Everything Arkansas Employers Should Have in their Arsenal
A crucial employee leaves for a competitor. A promising candidate shows up carrying a non-compete from their former employer. Either way, the questions hit quickly: What can we do? What should we avoid? And what paperwork should we have in place to handle this sort of thing? What employers should…
NAIC Discloses Unauthorized Access to PeopleSoft Systems
Cybersecurity Incident at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Overview On June 17, 2026, the NAIC publicly disclosed that it identified unauthorized access to its PeopleSoft systems on or about June 11, 2026. The NAIC activated its incident response procedures and is working…
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Spring 2026 Meeting Summary
The Mitchell Williams Insurance Regulatory team of lawyers recently attended the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Spring National Meeting which was held in San Diego, California. This summary highlights issues that various NAIC groups addressed. What You Need to Know: The…
Arkansas Environmental, Energy, and Water Law Blog
Pollution Exclusion/PFAS: Federal Appellate Court Addresses Insurer Duty to Defend
Co-Author Nayeli Ortiz The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (“App. Court”) addressed in a May 4, 2026, Opinion a question involving an insurance company’s duty to defend. See Town of Harrietstown v. Westchester Fire Ins. Co., No. 25-2253-CV, 2026 WL 1210135 (2d Cir. May 4…
Arkansas Water Plan Update: Arkansas Department of Agriculture Issues Links to July 8th Virtual Stakeholder Meeting Presentations
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (“ADA”) issued a July 14th news release noting that it held a virtual meeting on July 8th providing an update on the Arkansas Water Plan (“AWP”). The meeting is stated to have been conducted in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. During the…
Air Enforcement: Mississippi Commission of Environmental Quality and Horn Lake Loading Dock Products Manufacturer Entered Into Agreed Order
The Mississippi Commission of Environmental Quality (“MCEQ”) and Rite-Hite Products Corporation (“Rite-Hite”) entered into a June 11th Agreed Order (“AO”) addressing the alleged violation of their permit. See Order No. 7715 26. The Order addresses a loading dock manufacturing facility operating in…
Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids: US Environmental Protection Agency Issues Draft Guidance
The US Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on June 29th issued a document titled: Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in Biosolids (“Draft Guidance”) The Draft Guidance was transmitted from Jessica L. Kramer who serves…
Large Environmental Site Investigations: Georgia Environmental Protection Division Video Illustrating Use of Drones
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (“GEPD”) issued a July 2nd news release discussing the use of drones: ... to complete large site investigations more efficiently and protect its waterways. The news release features a video of a certified drone pilot who uses the craft to assist…