Patricia Wells

Four voters in Wisconsin are taking legal action after their ballots were not counted in the recent presidential election. They have filed a class-action lawsuit seeking $175,000 each in damages. These voters were part of a group of 193 in Madison whose ballots were misplaced by the city clerk. The issue was not discovered until … Read more

U.S. commercial insurance rates continued to rise, but the pace of increases showed signs of slowing down in the fourth quarter of 2024. This information comes from WTW’s latest Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS), which provides insights into the insurance market. In the fourth quarter, carriers reported an average price increase of 5.6%. This … Read more

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made a significant shift in its legal stance regarding the removal of its members. The agency, which oversees labor rights for private-sector workers, is no longer defending a law that protects its appointees from being fired at will by the president. This change comes as President Donald Trump … Read more

Two public school districts in Pennsylvania, along with several parents, have filed a lawsuit against the state. They aim to challenge recent antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender individuals. The plaintiffs argue that these protections, established just two years ago, exceed what state lawmakers intended or allowed. The lawsuit was submitted to the Commonwealth Court … Read more

The Washington Unified School District in Fresno, California, has reached a settlement following accusations of age discrimination against a former teacher. The case began when the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a charge in April 2022, claiming that the district fired a 65-year-old math teacher because of her age and disability. According to … Read more

A recent federal court ruling has brought attention to a troubling issue in the construction insurance industry. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Liberty Mutual’s surplus carrier, emphasizing concerns over contractor-controlled insurance programs, or CCIPs. This decision underscores a common problem: insurers may mislead contractors about the coverage they provide. … Read more

A federal judge has awarded nearly $2 million to the family of Ulises Valladares, a Texas man who was fatally shot by an FBI agent during a failed rescue attempt in January 2018. Valladares, 47, was kidnapped and was helpless at the time of the shooting, being bound and blindfolded when FBI agent Gavin Lappe … Read more

Consumers faced significant financial losses due to fraud in 2024, with reports indicating a staggering $12.5 billion lost, marking a 25% rise from the previous year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released this alarming data, highlighting a troubling trend in scams affecting everyday people. While the overall number of fraud reports remained steady at around … Read more

World Insurance Associates LLC has announced its acquisition of Archambault Insurance Associates, a well-established insurance agency based in Putnam, Connecticut. This transaction took place in December, although the financial details have not been made public. Archambault Insurance Associates has a rich history, having been founded in 1928 by Joseph A. Archambault. Now in its third … Read more

AM Best has given a solid rating to Previsor Insurance Company and its affiliates. The company, based in Centennial, Colorado, has received an A- (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating and an “a-” (Excellent) Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating. This news was announced on March 10, 2025, and reflects a stable outlook for the company. The ratings apply … Read more