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Coronavirus: Hold Music, Noise Wreck Court Hearing by Phone

ATLANTA — It was a court hearing gone awry in the time of the coronavirus: Legal arguments in a lawsuit over gun carry licenses were repeatedly interrupted by hold music, background noise and failures of the mute button. And it …

Hearing to Look at Con Edison Safety Record

A hearing will examine Con Edison’ New York City service and safety record since a lockout of its 8,500 unionized workers. The hearing by three state Assembly committees will be held in Manhattan on Wednesday. Conor Bambrick, legislative director for …

Conn. Hearing to Look at Insurers’ Storm Response

State lawmakers want to learn more about how the insurance industry responded to the two recent storms to hit Connecticut – the remnants of Hurricane Irene and the October nor’easter. The legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee has scheduled an …

Hearing on Michigan Workers’ Compensation Proposal Delayed

The Republican-led Michigan House is reviewing legislation that could change the state’s workers’ compensation laws. The House Commerce Committee canceled a hearing on the legislation that was scheduled for Tuesday. The bills could be taken up a later meeting. Business …

US Senate Panel Gets Earful on Oil Spill Aftermath

Nearly 15 months after the massive BP oil spill blighted the Gulf of Mexico and beaches across the southeast, Florida’s top agriculture official said Monday that an untold number of residents whose livelihoods were disrupted have not yet been compensated. …

Nevada Malpractice Bill Hearing Met with Opposition

Supporters said Tuesday that a Nevada bill allowing lawyers to correct clerical errors in malpractice lawsuits would be a saving grace for victims, but opponents contended it’s not specific enough and would encourage sloppy filings. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard …