39 States Investigating E-Cigarette Maker Juul Over Marketing to Underage Users February 27, 2020 By Chris Kirkham A group of 39 state attorneys general on Tuesday announced an investigation into Juul Labs Inc.’s marketing practices, adding to...
How Draining the Reservoir Can Help Mitigate Flooding February 27, 2020 By Leslie Kaufman Persistent rains have been pounding the Southeast, and a week ago, the Pearl River in Jackson, Mississippi, spilled over its...
Marsh JLT Specialty Names Hanrahan Global Head of Aviation, Succeeding Harker February 26, 2020 Insurance broker Marsh announced the appointment of Garrett Hanrahan as global head of Aviation, Marsh JLT Specialty. Hanrahan is succeeding...
Safety Board Hits Tesla Autopilot Design, Regulator’s ‘Misguided’ Approach February 26, 2020 By David Shepardson The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday sharply criticized Tesla Inc.’s lack of system safeguards in a fatal 2018 Autopilot...
Toyota to Offer Nationwide’s Auto Insurance Product with Telematics February 26, 2020 Toyota car owners can buy insurance that promises them up to 40 percent savings for safe driving. Toyota Insurance Management...
Insurance Coverage for Losses Stemming from the Coronavirus February 26, 2020 By Pamela D. Hans and Marshall Gilinsky The coronavirus has not only sickened tens of thousands of people, killed several hundred, and disrupted life for millions, but...
Kobe Bryant’s Widow Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Helicopter Operator February 25, 2020 By Brian Melley Kobe Bryant’s widow sued the owner and operator of the helicopter that crashed in fog and killed the former Los...
Progressive Continues Hiring Drive, Looking for 8,000 New Employees Across Country February 25, 2020 Insurer Progressive said it intends to hire up to 8,000 new employees in 2020. With an increase in customers and...
Intuit to Acquire Credit Karma for $7.1 Billion February 25, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks and Mint, has agreed to acquire Credit Karma, the consumer technology platform, for approximately...
Board Finalizes Rule Scaling Back Joint Employer Liability for Franchisees, Contractors February 25, 2020 By Daniel Wiessner A U.S. labor board on Tuesday finalized a rule that will make it more difficult to hold companies liable for...