Despite Energy Job Losses, South Central States Report Some Employment Gains March 21, 2016 While oil and gas industry job losses had an impact in the South Central states over the last year, Arkansas,...
U.S. Chamber Files Suit against Seattle over Uber, Lyft Ordinance March 21, 2016 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is suing the city of Seattle over an ordinance that allows drivers of ridesharing apps...
Oklahoma’s Workers’ Comp Opt-Out, 180-Day Cutoff Ruled Unconstitutional March 21, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission has determined that the opt-out portion of the state’s 2013 workers’ compensation statute is unconstitutional....
Former California Agent Admits to Embezzling from Clients March 21, 2016 Julie Diane Shinar, 44, of Long Beach, Calif., was convicted of theft by embezzlement in Long Beach Superior Court in...
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against Washington Nursing Home March 7, 2016 A nursing home in Marysville, Wash., has again been accused of giving a patient inadequate care that resulted in death....
Relationships Especially Important When Managing Remote Workers March 7, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones The number of employees that regularly work away from traditional company offices is on the rise, and while the trend...
Record Number of Flood Policies Bought by Californians, FEMA Says March 7, 2016 Federal emergency officials in late February reported a surge in the number of California residents who have purchased flood insurance,...
Texas Adopts Rules for Residential Property Dec Pages, TWIA Premium Surcharge March 7, 2016 The Texas Department of Insurance reported it has adopted rules pertaining to property insurance changes resulting from legislation passed in...
Cal Fire Files Lawsuit Against Utility for Cost of Powerhouse Fire March 7, 2016 A state agency is suing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to recover the more than $4 million...
Gulf Coast Mangled by Swath of Tornadoes March 7, 2016 The National Weather Service on Feb. 26 updated to 13 the number of tornadoes that hit Louisiana on Feb. 23,...