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Fines Proposed for Ignoring Penn. Flooding Roadblock

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize drivers who ignore roadblocks and plunge their vehicles into flooded roadways, endangering their lives and taxing local rescuers.The bill would levy a $250 to $500 fine for violations along with two …

Towers Watson Exec Joins Marsh & McLennan’s Mercer Division

New York-headquartered Marsh & McLennan Companies appointed Rian Miller as general counsel of Mercer, a human resource consulting subsidiary.Miller was most recently with Towers Watson, where she served as managing counsel for risk and litigation since 2010. She joined predecessor …

New York City Pension Fund Sues Wal-Mart Over Mexican Bribery Allegations

New York City’s pension funds on Monday became the latest group to file a derivative lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. based on reported allegations of bribery in Mexico and a possible cover-up by Wal-Mart officials. The suit, filed in Delaware …

Delaware Chancery Court Allows Derivative Suit Vs. Botox Directors

Directors of Allergan Inc. must face a lawsuit over $600 million in fines the company paid for misbranding its Botox treatment to smooth out wrinkles, a Delaware judge ruled, in a decision that could affect securities litigation in that state. …

Maine Man Sentenced for Insurance Theft

A Maine man recently convicted of federal gun charges has pleaded no contest in state court to insurance fraud charges for burning down his house.Joseph T. Smith of Township 6 pleaded no contest last week to a charge of theft …

Birth Control Mandate Sparks Protests in Pittsburgh, New Haven

A federal government mandate to require employers to provide health insurance that includes birth control for workers sparked protests in New Haven, Connecticut, and other cities last Friday.The plan sparked protests from faith leaders because it included most religious nonprofits …

Aon Executive Joins New York-Based Broker Sterling & Sterling

Woodbury, N.Y.-based brokerage firm Sterling & Sterling Inc. appointed Howard Tollin as president of the environmental services division. In this newly-created position, he will be responsible for working with clients on evaluating and managing corporate environmental exposures not often covered …

Feds OK $7M to Demolish Flood-Prone Pennsylvania Properties

Federal emergency management officials say they’ll demolish dozens of damaged and flood-prone properties in eastern and central Pennsylvania.FEMA announced on Thursday, June 7, that it’s spending just over $7 million to acquire 94 structures affected by historic flooding last year.

Connecticut Survey Finds Teens Often Text While Driving

Connecticut teens have acknowledged in a state survey that they talk and text on their cell phones while driving.The biennial state survey of risky teen behavior was released on Thursday, June 7, by the state departments of Public Health and …

Markel Expands Motorcycle Coverage to New Jersey

Markel American Insurance Co. has expanded its recreational vehicle coverage into New Jersey. For over 35 years, Markel American Insurance Co. has insured factory-made and custom-built motorcycles and trikes. New Jersey becomes the 48th state where cyclists have the opportunity …

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