Over 20% of U.S. Properties at Risk for Flood Not in Designated Flood Zones December 5, 2017 An estimated 23 percent of residential and commercial properties in the U.S. are at High or Moderate risk of flooding,... Read More
Zuckerberg Sister’s Harassment Spotlights Airline ‘Epidemic’ December 5, 2017 Randi Zuckerberg, the sister of Facebook Inc. founder Mark Zuckerberg, isn’t the first to complain about sexual misconduct on jetliners... Read More
Do Insurers Have An Interest In Interest? December 4, 2017 In some states, interest can be a significant portion of a judgment — in New York, for example, the number... Read More
Midwest News Ohio Amusement Park Ride Operator Won’t Be Fined for Fatal Fair Accident December 4, 2017 Officials say the Ohio state agriculture department has decided not to fine the operators of a thrill ride that broke... Read More
East News Report Says Connecticut Casino Patron Sat on Escalator Rail Before Fall December 4, 2017 A woman who fell off an escalator at Foxwoods Resort Casino in October and later died lost her balance while... Read More
West News Anniversary of California Warehouse Prompts Attention on City Efforts December 4, 2017 The deadliest U.S. building fire in more than a decade has left David Gregory with a recurring nightmare that still... Read More
Failing to Address Harassment Allegations Can Cost Employers December 4, 2017 When it comes to sexual harassment allegations, no employer wants to find itself in the position an Indiana university was... Read More
Southeast News Lawmaker Calls for Audit of Hurricane Maria Tarp Contract December 4, 2017 A U.S. lawmaker wants the Homeland Security Department inspector general to review contracts worth $30 million awarded to a fledgling... Read More
Texas / South Central News Recent North Texas Quakes on Faults Dormant for 300M Years Due to Manmade Activity December 4, 2017 Earthquakes that have swarmed North Texas in recent years occurred on faults awakened by human activity after they had been... Read More
International News Lloyd’s Reports $1.7B Paid for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria December 1, 2017 The Lloyd’s market has paid claims worth $1.7 billion so far in response to hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Earlier... Read More