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Texas Passes Restrictive Abortion Bill That Expands Exposure to Lawsuits
Legislation that would ban abortions after as early as six weeks — before many women know they are pregnant — and let virtually any private citizen sue abortion providers and others was given final approval by lawmakers on May 13 …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 8:14 PM |
California Commissioner Calls on Insurers to Do More to Boost Wildfire Prep
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara called for property insurers in the state to step up and do more to help residents and businesses deal with wildfires. Lara on Thursday gave an update on the actions and communities in the state …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 7:46 PM |
Florida Man Accused of Failing to Pay $193K in Workers’ Comp Premium
A Florida man has been arrested for workers’ compensation premium fraud and additional charges for allegedly concealing payroll information to avoid paying more than $193,000 in workers’ compensation premiums, according to a statement from the Florida Department of Financial Services. …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 4:59 PM |
Florida Declares State of Emergency After Pipeline Shutdown
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Tuesday evening in response to gasoline shortages caused the shutdown of a major pipeline by hackers. The executive order signed by DeSantis activates the Florida National Guard, as needed, and directs …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 4:38 PM |
Arkansas Insurer to Settle Retaliation Discrimination Suit for $90K
A life insurance company based in Little Rock, Arkansas, will pay $90,000 to settle a retaliation discrimination lawsuit, federal officials say. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), USAble Life (USAL), which also has a presence in Florida, …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 4:05 PM |
2020’s Hurricane Zeta Upgraded from Cat 2 to Cat 3
Hurricane Zeta, which swept through southeast Louisiana at the tail end of the 2020 hurricane season, has been upgraded to a major, Category 3 storm at Louisiana landfall, according to a federal report released on May 11 that underscored the …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 4:04 PM |
Nebraska Legislation Shielding Businesses from COVID Lawsuits Advances
A sweeping bill that would shield Nebraska businesses and local governments from coronavirus-related lawsuits won initial approval from state lawmakers on May 11, despite complaints that senators haven’t done enough for workers who were at risk. Lawmakers advanced the proposal, …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 4:03 PM |
U. of Michigan Missed Chances to Stop Doctor’s Abuse, Report Says
Staff at the University of Michigan missed many opportunities to stop a doctor who committed sexual misconduct for decades with long-term consequences for hundreds of patients, including generations of student athletes, a law firm hired by the school has reported. …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 4:02 PM |
Texas Bill Requires Auto Insurance Policies to Allow Appraisal Challenges
A bill recently passed out of the Texas House of Representatives Insurance Committee would secure the right of an auto insurance policyholder to challenge their insurance company’s appraisal of a loss if they don’t agree with it. House Bill 2534 …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 3:58 PM |
Higginbotham Expands in Louisiana with Haik Insurance
Fort Worth, Texas-based independent insurance and financial services firm, Higginbotham, has partnered with Haik Insurance, an independent broker in Lafayette, Louisiana, to establish Higginbotham’s third office in Louisiana, With the transaction, Haik Insurance becomes a Higginbotham company. In addition to …
POSTED MAY 13, 2021 3:54 PM |
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