Federal Judge Halts Anthem-Cigna Merger as Harmful to Competition February 8, 2017 By Caroline Humer and Diane Bartz A federal judge on Wednesday ruled against U.S. health insurer Anthem Inc.’s proposed $54 billion merger with smaller rival Cigna...
Former Students at California School Sue over Asbestos Fear February 8, 2017 A judge has cleared the way for dozens of former student’s in California’s Central Valley to take their school district...
Company to Pay $20M to Settle Chicago Red-Light Camera Suit February 8, 2017 A red-light camera company whose former chief executive pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge will pay $20 million to...
Demolishing of Baton Rouge Flood-Damaged Homes Set to Begin February 8, 2017 Baton Rouge, La., officials are preparing to tear down abandoned homes that were damaged from flooding in August. The city-parish...
Tornadoes Across Southeast Louisiana Cause Widespread Damage February 8, 2017 By Stephanie K. Jones The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF3 tornado touched down in East New Orleans on Feb. 7. The twister...
Florida Mosque Arsonist Sentenced to 30 Years February 8, 2017 By Terry Spencer An ex-convict who posted anti-Islamic rants online pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Monday...
North Carolina Coal Ash Pit Neighbors Told to Waive Claims to be Compensated February 8, 2017 By Emery P. Dalesio Neighbors living near Duke Energy Corp’s coal ash pits in North Carolina are being told they have to give up...
New Venture Capital Firm Looking for Insurtech Startups February 8, 2017 The insurance industry has a new venture capital firm looking to make early to growth-stage investments in innovative insurance technologies....
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Lewis & Associates in California February 8, 2017 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Lewis & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. in Visalia, Calif. Terms of the deal...
Top 10 Employment Discrimination Claims in 2016 February 8, 2017 By Andrew G. Simpson The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said it resolved 97,443 charges of employment discrimination in fiscal year 2016 and...