Connecticut Law Nixing Legitimate Malpractice Lawsuits January 9, 2012 After losing a baby because of an incompetent cervix, Patricia Votre thought she was well prepared when she got pregnant...
Judge Dismisses Most Claims in New Mexico Gay Bias Lawsuit January 9, 2012 A judge has dismissed most of the claims in a New Mexico lawsuit by two women who alleged their daughter’s...
Colorado Court Says Children Can Sue County Over Abuse January 9, 2012 In the second time in about a month, a court has ruled that social workers can be held responsible for...
Board Finds Certain Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Violate Federal Labor Law January 9, 2012 Employers will be blocked from requiring workers to sign arbitration agreements that prevent them from later pursuing a class action...
Texas Governor Renews Drought Disaster Declaration January 9, 2012 Gov. Rick Perry has renewed a proclamation declaring Texas a disaster due to the drought. Perry renewed the proclamation on...
Zurich Expands Agribusiness Footprint January 9, 2012 Zurich has reached an agreement with Aran Insurance Services Group to provide package, umbrella and auto coverage for agribusiness operations...
Earthquake Rumbles North Of Anchorage January 9, 2012 A small earthquake rumbled in Alaska that was felt in several small communities north of Anchorage. The U.S. Geological Survey...
Breckenridge Creates Program Business Underwriting Facility January 9, 2012 Breckenridge Insurance Group has formed Blue River Underwriters, a program business facility. Blue River will manage and underwrite Breckenridge’s specialty...
Medicare Liens and Settlements Following United States v. Stricker January 9, 2012 By Brandon E. Berg and Brian S. Martin Reaching a settlement amount between the carrier and a plaintiff over a personal injury claim is sometimes the easiest part...
Chartis Hires Farmers Insurance Executive as Chief Science Officer January 9, 2012 Chartis has appointed Murli Buluswar to the newly created position of chief science officer. In this role, Buluswar will be...