Federal Appeals Court Sides with Financial Firms, Voids Obama Fiduciary Rule March 15, 2018 By Jonathan Stempel A federal appeals court on Thursday voided the U.S. Department of Labor’s “fiduciary rule,” which had been adopted in 2016...
Study Links Severe Winter Weather in Northeastern U.S. to Arctic Temps March 15, 2018 By Don Jergler The frequency of extreme winter weather in the U.S. is sensitive to Arctic temperatures, and that’s something those paying weather-related...
Snow Causes 81-Vehicle Highway Pileup in Ohio March 15, 2018 Authorities say a blinding, late-afternoon snow squall caused an 81-vehicle pileup on a major highway in central Ohio, but no...
Judge Says Corps Is Responsible for Flooding, Damage in 4 Midwest States March 15, 2018 By Jim Salter The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers should act immediately to make flood control the top priority on the Missouri River,...
Flood Damage Surveys Ongoing in Indiana, Michigan March 15, 2018 Officials say flooding last month in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan damaged more than 2,000 homes. The South Bend Tribune...
Citing Discrimination, Black Police Officers Sue Little Rock, Arkansas March 15, 2018 Four black police officers are suing the city of Little Rock alleging age and racial discrimination, underscoring a growing divide...
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Regulation Bill Passed in Arkansas March 15, 2018 The Arkansas House and Senate have passed a proposal to regulate pharmacy benefit managers, as lawmakers began a special session...
Texas Appeals Court Backs Arbitration Agreement in Dram Shop Case March 15, 2018 By Stephanie K. Jones An appeals court in Dallas has reversed a lower court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a dispute...
In 5 States, 20% or More of Drivers Have No Insurance; Countrywide Average Increases March 15, 2018 Nearly one in eight U.S. motorists is driving around uninsured and putting insured drivers at greater risk in the event...
Markel Appoints Chu as Chief Officer for Global Ceded Reinsurance March 15, 2018 Markel Corp. has named Julia Chu as chief officer for Global Ceded Reinsurance. In this newly-created position, Chu will head...