Patricia Wells

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken legal action against R&L Carriers Shared Services, LLC, a freight transportation and logistics company. This lawsuit aims to enforce a subpoena issued during an investigation into claims of sex and pregnancy discrimination made by a driver employed at the company’s Matteson, Illinois location. The driver alleges … Read more

Resilience, a company specializing in cyber risk solutions, has launched a new coverage option for technology errors and omissions (tech E&O) in the UK and Europe. This new offering is made possible through a partnership with Accredited Insurances. The tech E&O coverage is available for businesses in the UK with annual revenues over £50 million … Read more

Dallas-based Novatae Risk Management has acquired Ajax Specialty Insurance, a wholesaler located in Atlanta. This move is part of Novatae’s strategy to expand its reach in the insurance market. Ajax Specialty Insurance was founded in 2012 by Andy Bierbaum, who later brought on Karen Kutger as a co-owner in 2018. The company focuses on providing … Read more

DaVita Inc., a major provider of kidney dialysis services in the United States, has reported a ransomware attack that has disrupted parts of its network. The company, which operates in over 700 hospitals across the country, informed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about the incident on Monday. The ransomware attack has affected some of … Read more

Countries at the United Nations shipping agency have reached a significant agreement aimed at reducing emissions in the maritime sector. This deal, struck on Friday, introduces a global fuel emissions standard that will penalize ships for exceeding set emissions limits while rewarding those that use cleaner fuels. The agreement comes amid tensions, as the United … Read more

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has officially completed its acquisition of Woodruff Sawyer for $1.2 billion. This deal was finalized just over a month after it was announced in early March. Gallagher made the announcement on April 10, confirming that the San Francisco-based Woodruff Sawyer is now part of its operations. Andy Barrengos, the CEO … Read more

Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, a prominent law firm, has recently taken a significant step back from its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Once seen as a leader in this space, the firm launched an ESG advisory practice in 2020 and established the ESG and Law Institute a year later. These efforts aimed … Read more

After a tornado hit an Amish community in Michigan, the residents sprang into action to repair the damage. This all happened even before meteorologists could assess the situation. The tornado struck last Wednesday, bringing winds of up to 100 mph. Dustin Norman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, visited Branch County a few days … Read more

A federal appeals court has allowed a civil rights lawsuit to move forward in Louisiana, where community groups are fighting against what they claim are racist land-use policies. The lawsuit targets St. James Parish, where a high concentration of polluting industries has been built in areas with mostly Black residents. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court … Read more

Trucks and workers are busy cleaning up an oil spill from the Keystone pipeline in rural North Dakota. The spill happened on Tuesday morning when an employee heard a loud bang and quickly shut down the pipeline. An aerial photo shows a large, dark pool of oil in a snowy field, with tire tracks nearby. … Read more