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Collapse of Hotel in New Orleans Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Missing

A Hard Rock Hotel under construction at the edge of New Orleans’ historic French Quarter collapsed Saturday morning, leaving at least one person dead and three unaccounted for, authorities said. Nearby buildings were evacuated and officials said the building and …

S. Korea Balcony Collapse Kills 2, Injures 16, Including U.S., Other International Athletes

A balcony inside a nightclub in South Korea collapsed on Saturday, killing two people and injuring 16, including American and other athletes at the world swimming championships, officials said. Hundreds were at the nightclub in the southern city of Gwangju …

Chicago Rideshare Law Requires $1M Commercial Auto, $1M CGL Cover

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s veto of legislation that would have implemented statewide regulation of commercial rideshare organizations, or Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), put the spotlight on the Chicago rideshare ordinance that was passed by the city council in late May. …

Bolt, Aon Affinity to Offer New Online Small Commercial Program to NFIB Members

BOLT Solutions, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Aon Affinity, the consumer, association and group program business of Aon plc to provide the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) with a new online small commercial program for its members. …

Providence, R.I., City Council Moves to Address Nightclub Safety

Members of the Providence City Council have introduced legislation they say is designed to improve safety in and around nightclubs after a string of violent incidents. Majority Leader Seth Yurdin, who sponsored the legislation, says the city has had too …

Mississippi College Football Player Sues Nightclub Over Shooting

A University of Southern Mississippi football player shot outside Remington’s Hunt Club has sued the business and its owner for $87 million in damages. Martez Smith was one of three football players wounded in a Nov. 14 shooting at the …