Lingering Drought and Wildfires Plague Texas, Threatening Water Supplies and Agriculture October 3, 2023 By Kevin Vu A lingering drought affecting more than 80% of Texas is causing wildfires, hurting agriculture and drying up water supplies throughout...
Ohio Senate Passes Bill to Increase Compensation for Boy Scouts Abuse Victims October 3, 2023 By Samantha Hendrickson Ohio victims of child sexual abuse while in the Boy Scouts of America could see more compensation for the crimes...
$650K to Settle Whistleblower Suit in New Mexico October 3, 2023 New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department has reached a $650,000 settlement in a whistleblower lawsuit brought by two former...
Investigation Continues Into Deadly Illinois Crash of Truck Crash Carrying Toxic Chemical October 3, 2023 By John O'Connor and Colleen Slevin Authorities resumed their investigation of a central Illinois truck crash that killed five people, injured five others and prompted an...
Injured Worker Compensated in Rhode Island Barred From Suing in Massachusetts October 3, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson An injured worker who collects workers’ compensation in Rhode Island cannot sue his employer in Massachusetts, according to a ruling...
People Moves: Su Joins Golden Bear as General Counsel October 3, 2023 Golden Bear Insurance Company, headquartered in Stockton, Calif., appointed Henry Su as its new general counsel. As general counsel, Su...
Eli Lilly Settles New Jersey Whistleblower Allegations Over Manufacturing Practices October 3, 2023 By Dan Levine and Marisa Taylor Eli Lilly and Co. and a former employee agreed to settle a lawsuit in which the worker claimed she was...
California Judge Rules Tesla Owners Must Arbitrate False Ad Claims Over Autopilot Feature October 2, 2023 By Daniel Wiessner A California federal judge has ruled that a group of people who own cars made by Tesla Inc must pursue...
FEMA Sets Up Free Legal Help for Florida Idalia Victims October 2, 2023 The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that free legal assistance is now available to help Hurricane Idalia victims in Florida...
NSM Buys Student Insurance Provider Envisage, Based in Florida October 2, 2023 NSM Insurance Group, a global specialty insurance provider, has acquired Florida-based Envisage International, which writes health and travel insurance plans...