National News
News for December 2006
December 29, 2006
- Parents Confused Over Child Safety Seats, Fed Survey Says
- Bliss & Glennon Expands into Ala., N.H.
- Keystone Faces Additional IP Infringement Charges
December 28, 2006
- Miss. AG's Katrina Case Against Insurers Moved to State Courts
- After Katrina, Congress Still Keeps Extending Flood Insurance
- Safety Officials and NBC Exec Push for More Oversight of Charter Flights
- 28.5 Million Holiday Party Hosts Likely Underinsured, Study Says
December 27, 2006
- 13 States File Briefs Against Credit Scoring in U.S. Supreme Court Case
- Absence of Hurricane Losses Proves Beneficial to Insurers' Bottomline
- Chrysler Recalls Vehicles to Reprogram Brake System Computers
- MySpace Users Tempting Targets for Identity Theft
December 26, 2006
- Drunk Driving Death Rates Declined in 23 States Last Year
- AIG Sues Former Accounting V.P., Alleging Extortion Attempt
- Texas Law Cuts $32 Million Vioxx Award to $7.75 Million
December 22, 2006
December 21, 2006
- Chubb Settles with N.Y., Conn., Ill. AGs; Agrees to End Contingent Commissions
- Study Questions Link Between Worker Disability Ratings and Outcomes
- Study Questions Workers' Comp Ratings for Back Pain
- Overall, Foodborne Illnesses Decline, Except from Leafy Vegetables
- S&P Lowers United Fire & Casualty's Rating to 'A-' from 'A'
- Employers Opens Offices in Arizona, Texas
December 20, 2006
- Naughty Not Nice: Instances of Santa Abuse Reported
- S&P Raises Outlook on Professionals Direct
- York Creates Dedicated Transportation Claims Unit
December 19, 2006
- Insurance Safety Group: Death Rates in Minicars More Than Double Rates in Other Cars
- State Preparations for Pandemic Flu Creative But Vary Widely
- Security in High-Rise Buildings Remains a 'Balancing Act'
December 18, 2006
- Another Merck Victory: Ala. Jury Rejects Claims Against Vioxx
- Suit Alleges 'First Strike' Label for Collector Coins is Deceptive
- Former NFL Player's Estate Wins Disability Benefits
- Unilever Recalls Ragu Pasta Sauce over Undeclared Milk
- Wii-Call: Nintendo to Replace 3.2 Million Straps for Wii Remotes
December 15, 2006
- U.S. Needs Federal Data Security Law Now, Says Cybersecurity Group
- Pilots Should Confirm Runway is Correct, Say Safety Officials
- 1st Amendment Protects Atkins Diet from Suit, Rules N.Y. Judge
December 14, 2006
- Tillinghast: Overall U.S. Tort Costs Dropping; Fewer Auto Claims Drive Decline
- Safety Group Promotes New Test for Vehicle Roof Crush
- Darwin Expands Data Security Coverage for Health Care Firms
December 12, 2006
December 11, 2006
- New Fire Science Throws Arson Convictions Across the Nation into Doubt
- Some of the Arson Convictions Now Being Questioned
- Sen. Lott Pushes Act to Identify Storm-Totaled Vehicles
December 10, 2006
December 7, 2006
December 6, 2006
- Typical Auto Insurance Premium to Fall in 2007 Due to Anti-Fraud Efforts, Fewer Claims
- Coal Industry Urged to Build New 'Culture of Prevention'
December 5, 2006
December 4, 2006
- Economic Capital Activity Rises, But Enhanced Strategic Approach Needed
- Cass Clay Recalls Milk, Citing Tank Problem
- New Rules Require Businesses to Keep Better Tabs on e-Documents
- New York Times Asks Judge to Dismiss Anthrax Libel Lawsuit
December 1, 2006