U.S. Plans to Negotiate Services Trade Pacts with EU, Japan, 18 Others January 16, 2013 By Doug Palmer The United States said on Tuesday it plans to negotiate an agreement with the European Union, Japan and 18 other...
IMB Reports Piracy Falls in 2012, But Seas off East and West Africa Still Dangerous January 16, 2013 The latest report on global piracy from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) notes that it...
Starr Companies Appoint Hayman President of International Insurance Operations January 16, 2013 Starr Companies announced the appointment of Jeffrey Hayman to the position of President of International Insurance Operations. He will be...
Liberty International Underwriters Expands Energy Operations January 16, 2013 Liberty International Underwriters (LIU), part of the Global Specialty unit of Liberty Mutual Insurance, has brought on Robert Rokicki, P.E.,...
Accounting Method May Expose Firms to Shareholder Suits: Study January 16, 2013 Disgruntled shareholders are more likely to sue firms that use principles-based accounting standards instead of rules-based standards, according to a...
Closing of Kentucky Trust to Leave 174 School Districts In Need of Insurance January 16, 2013 By Roger Alford The financially troubled Kentucky School Boards Insurance Trust will disband, forcing school districts to search for new providers of workers...
Judge Rules News Outlets’ Use of Photo on Twitter Violated Copyright January 16, 2013 By Erin Geiger Smith A U.S. judge has found that two news organizations improperly used images that a photojournalist had posted to Twitter in...
Worldwide Facilities Adds Simkins as VP in Chicago January 16, 2013 Andy Simkins has joined Worldwide Facilities’ Chicago office as vice president, effective Jan. 14. Reporting to David Fiske, senior vice...
House Sends $50.5 Billion Sandy Disaster Aid Bill to Senate January 15, 2013 By David Lawder The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved $50.5 billion in long-delayed federal disaster aid to victims of Superstorm Sandy, but...
Minnesota Man Sentenced for $275K False Insurance Claim January 15, 2013 A St. Paul, Minn., man has been sentenced for filing a false insurance claim for artwork he had reported as...