California ‘Gig’ Worker Law Affects Employers Inside and Outside the State December 30, 2019 By Joyce M. Rosenberg A California law that makes it harder for companies to treat workers as independent contractors takes effect next week, forcing...
California Man Choked Unconscious Can Sue Police, Court Rules December 27, 2019 A California man can proceed to trial with a lawsuit against a police officer who choked him unconscious at a...
Former Oregon Officer Sues Officials Claiming Retaliation December 27, 2019 A former Oregon police officer filed a lawsuit saying he faced retaliation within the department for reporting a former police...
BP Alaska to Pay $125K Over Hazardous Waste Violations December 27, 2019 BP Alaska agreed to pay a little more than $125,000 in fines over hazardous waste violations on Alaska’s North Slope,...
Wyoming Workplace Deaths Last Year Were Below Long-Term Trend December 27, 2019 Thirty-one people died on the job in Wyoming in 2018, a rate slightly below average. Wyoming has averaged 33 workplace...
Alaska Earthquake Sensors Require More Funding to Maintain December 27, 2019 A project that maintains seismic monitoring stations in Alaska needs more funding to continue fully operating, officials said. Scientists, lawmakers...
Family of California University Student Sues Fraternity, Saying Hazing Led to Death December 24, 2019 The family of a university student who died in 2018 after what they say was a hazing incident has sued...
Health Provider in Arizona to Pay $6M Settlement in Breach December 24, 2019 A Phoenix, Ariz.-based health provider has agreed to settle a lawsuit over a computer data breach that may have compromised...
Coalition Adds California Consumer Protection Act Endorsement December 24, 2019 San Francisco, Calif.-based Coalition, a cyber insurer for small and midsize businesses, has added an endorsement that broadens its coverage...
AssuredPartners Acquires First Service Insurance Agents & Brokers in California December 23, 2019 AssuredPartners Inc. has acquired First Service Insurance Agents & Brokers Inc. of Roseville, Calif. The team of 28 First Service...