Walmart Must Face Lawsuit Over Deceptive Pricing in Stores July 5, 2024 Walmart must face a lawsuit claiming it often charges higher prices at the register than it posts on store shelves,... Read More
Investing in Climate Resilience Really Pays off, Study Shows July 5, 2024 Weather-related catastrophes are increasing in frequency and intensity, and billion-dollar disasters are becoming the norm. The U.S. averages about 10... Read More
FTC Ban on Worker Noncompete Agreements Delayed by Judge July 5, 2024 A federal judge delayed implementation of the US Federal Trade Commission’s near-total ban on noncompete agreements, the first salvo in... Read More
Editor's Picks State Farm Seeking Large Rate Increases in Wildfire-Prone California July 3, 2024 State Farm has applied for large rate increases in California, a year after the carrier got rate approvals of 7%... Read More
Editor's Picks U.S. P/C Underwriting Results: Two Years in a Row Over $20 Billion in the Red July 3, 2024 For the second year in a row, the U.S. property/casualty industry booked an underwriting loss of more than $20 billion... Read More
Hurricane Beryl Roars Toward Jamaica on Destructive Path July 3, 2024 Hurricane Beryl churned toward Jamaica with violent winds, heavy rains and a life-threatening storm surge that could cause more than... Read More
NHTSA Closes Recall Query Into About 420,000 Volkswagen Vehicles July 3, 2024 The U.S. auto safety regulator on Wednesday closed a recall query covering 420,072 Volkswagen vehicles after the automaker acted to... Read More
Editor's Picks Jury Awards $68.5M to Family of Worker Who Fell to Death at Philly Construction Site July 3, 2024 A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million in damages to the widow and son of a 38-year-old construction worker who... Read More
Gallagher Bassett Acquires NetClaim from NAVEX July 3, 2024 Gallagher Bassett acquired NetClaim from NAVEX. NetClaim provides first notice of loss and first report of injury services for risk... Read More
U.S. Workplace Safety Agency Proposes Protections from Extreme Heat July 3, 2024 The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a long-awaited proposal that would require many U.S. employers to protect 36 million workers... Read More