States Under Pressure to Lift Coronavirus Restrictions as Unemployment Grows May 1, 2020 By Doina Chiacu and Maria Caspani As White House economic reopening guidance expired on Thursday after two weeks in place, half of all U.S. states forged...
Trump Administration Defends Workplace Safety Record During Coronavirus Crisis May 1, 2020 By Daniel Wiessner and Tom Hals U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia on Thursday defended his department’s handling of workplace safety during the coronavirus pandemic, saying “the...
Washington Extends Deadline for Claims with Building Repairs April 30, 2020 Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler on Thursday filed an emergency order that requires insurers to extend deadlines relating to withheld...
The Perilous Cannabis, Cyber, COVID-19 Connection April 30, 2020 By Don Jergler Cannabis, cyber and COVID-19 – the three Cs may have more in common than meets the eye. Cannabis dispensaries, now...
ClearPath Mutual of Kentucky Hires Stoller, Appoints Korsan to New Role April 30, 2020 ClearPath Mutual Insurance has appointed Don Stoller as the company’s director of Underwriting, and Bob Korsan as vice president of...
New LWCC Foundation Commits $1.1M for COVID-19 Recovery in Louisiana April 30, 2020 Baton Rouge-based Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corp. (LWCC) has formed a private foundation to focus on the areas of health, wellness,...
Michigan Governor: Savings on Car Insurance to Be Higher than Law Requires April 30, 2020 By David Eggert Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a top state regulator said on April 28 that drivers will save more on car insurance...
Florida CFO Says China Owes State Financial Restitution from COVID-19 Outbreak April 30, 2020 Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis has sent a demand letter to Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui...
Wisconsin High Court Won’t Let Unions Join Suit Against Stay-at-Home Order April 30, 2020 By Todd Richmond The Wisconsin Supreme Court on April 28 refused a request by several labor unions to help defend Democratic Gov. Tony...
New Orleans Won’t Participate in Louisiana’s Partial Business Openings, Yet April 30, 2020 By Janet McConnaughey In much of Louisiana, restaurant owners are cautiously looking forward to opening some outdoor tables, and mall stores to beginning...