Patricia Wells

New Jersey has passed a new law to make it easier for people to know about and deal with lead in their drinking water. This law requires landlords to tell tenants if there could be lead in the water and stops landlords from blocking efforts to replace lead pipes. It also lets people who get … Read more

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has hit several developers and construction project operators in Los Angeles with citations totaling over $2.3 million. These fines came after an investigation uncovered serious wage theft and labor law violations affecting 124 construction workers. The workers were often denied overtime pay, even though they regularly worked more than eight … Read more

This month marks two years since the leader of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America, known as the Big “I,” took charge as president and CEO. Over this time, independent insurance agents have faced one of the toughest markets seen in years. They have dealt with rising premiums, scarce coverage options, major natural … Read more

The U.S. government has decided to stop defending a rule created under President Joe Biden that banned certain non-compete agreements for workers. These agreements often prevent employees from joining a competitor or starting a similar business after leaving their jobs. The Justice Department recently asked federal appeals courts in New Orleans and Atlanta to drop … Read more

A major personal injury law firm, Morgan & Morgan, has taken Disney to court in central Florida over the use of the iconic 1928 animated short film "Steamboat Willie." The firm, famous for its catchphrase "For the people," filed the lawsuit on Wednesday, seeking permission to use images from the film in its advertisements. "Steamboat … Read more

In March 2024, Baltimore’s Key Bridge partially collapsed after being struck by a cargo ship called the Dali. The crash caused six deaths, injuries, and major disruptions to the Port of Baltimore. Now, Maryland is pushing back in court against Synergy Marine, the company that manages the ship, over legal protections it wants to claim. … Read more

Small business insurance companies are facing a challenge: fewer customers say they’ll stick with their current insurer. A new study from J.D. Power shows that only 55% of small business clients—those with 50 or fewer employees—are certain they’ll renew their policies next year. This is a drop of six points from last year. Rising premiums … Read more

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is moving forward with a plan to rethink how often public companies must share their earnings reports. This effort comes as President Donald Trump renews his call to end the long-standing practice of quarterly financial updates. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins told CNBC that investors and banks will play … Read more

A wooden beach house on stilts along North Carolina’s Outer Banks has collapsed into the ocean, marking the 12th house lost to the sea in the past five years. The two-story home, located in Buxton near the northern end of Hatteras Island, fell apart Tuesday afternoon, scattering debris across the shoreline. Fortunately, the house was … Read more

WalkerHughes Insurance has expanded its reach in the Midwest by bringing Brady Benefits, a Fort Wayne-based employee benefits brokerage, into its growing platform. Brady Benefits, known for its expertise in group health and ancillary benefits, is led by industry veteran Matt Brady. The team is well-regarded in the Fort Wayne community for its strong service … Read more