International News Lloyd’s of London Apologizes for Its ‘Shameful’ Role in Atlantic Slave Trade June 18, 2020 The Lloyd’s of London insurance market has apologized for its “shameful” role in the 18th and 19th Century Atlantic slave... Read More
Editor's Picks Southeast News U.S. Court Vacates Qualified Immunity in Excessive Force Case of 5 Police Officers June 17, 2020 A federal appeals court has vacated part of a finding that cleared five West Virginia police officers on qualified immunity... Read More
Editor's Picks Health Workers Dealing with Shock of Virus Fight, Uneasiness in Current Quiet June 17, 2020 Outside a back door to a hospital where the coronavirus hit like a hurricane, a half-dozen staffers gathered recently to... Read More
Liability Waivers Don’t Always Stop Lawsuits But Employers Hope for Best June 17, 2020 As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they... Read More
Investors’ Suit Alleges Firm Inflated Stock with Misleading Claims About Its Covid Test June 17, 2020 An investor lawsuit against a Utah company alleges its principals falsely claimed its coronavirus diagnostic test was “100% accurate” and... Read More
West News California Workers’ Comp Premium Continued to Fall Last Year June 17, 2020 California workers’ compensation total direct written premium continued to decline in 2019, falling 7.0% to a five-year low of $11.42... Read More
Southeast News Some Florida Bars, Restaurants Temporarily Close as Virus Cases Rise June 17, 2020 Some Florida bars and restaurants are temporarily closing their doors after being back open for just a few weeks because... Read More
Texas / South Central News Texas Man Sentenced to 78 Years in Prison for Arson, Insurance Fraud June 17, 2020 A 52-year-old Groves, Texas, man has been sentenced to 78 years in federal prison for violations related to an arson... Read More
Health Experts Caution Over Coronavirus Disinfectants Used in Reopening June 17, 2020 Businesses across the U.S. have begun intensive Covid-19 disinfection regimens, exposing returning workers and consumers to some chemicals that are... Read More
Editor's Picks Rising Claims, Feared Covid-19 Surge, Push Firms to Seek D&O Insurance Alternatives June 16, 2020 When Elon Musk said in April he was dropping the insurance policy that protects Tesla Inc.’s board from shareholder lawsuits,... Read More