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New York State has seen a troubling rise in worker deaths this year. In 2023, there were 74 fatalities, marking a sharp 48% increase from the 50 deaths recorded in 2022. This information comes from an annual report released by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH). The report highlights that New … Read more

A truck driver was sentenced to nearly 50 years in prison for a tragic crash that killed seven farmworkers in Oregon. Lincoln Smith, 54, received a sentence of 48 years and 3 months from Judge Daniel Wren in Marion County Circuit Court. The crash occurred in May 2023 on Interstate 5 near Albany, a region … Read more

Mark Uyeda, the interim head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), recently shared his vision for the agency at the Wall Street Journal’s CFO Network Summit in New York. He indicated that the SEC will slow down its rulemaking efforts after a period of aggressive reforms under former Chair Gary Gensler. Uyeda described … Read more

A group of cybercriminals has been caught stealing and reselling over 900 digital tickets for Taylor Swift concerts and other high-demand events. This scheme, which took place on StubHub, was uncovered by prosecutors in New York. According to Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, the operation involved workers in Jamaica employed by a company that provided … Read more

Liberty Mutual is set to refund about $4 million to around 138,000 policyholders in Louisiana due to an overcharge related to the Louisiana Property Insurance Corporation Emergency Assessment. This situation came to light after a consumer complaint was filed in February, prompting the Louisiana Department of Insurance to investigate. Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple explained that … Read more

As a contractor in the Midwest, you face unique challenges that can impact your business and your employees. The region’s unpredictable weather, especially harsh winters, can create significant risks on construction sites. From frozen pipes to severe storms, these issues can lead to costly delays and damage. Recognizing these challenges, Central Insurance has shared insights … Read more

FTP, Inc. has made headlines with its recent acquisition of Coastal Flood Underwriters, LLC, a well-respected provider of flood insurance solutions. This deal, announced on March 7, 2025, in Old Bridge, New Jersey, is a significant step for FTP as it aims to enhance its flood insurance offerings across the country. Coastal Flood Underwriters was … Read more

iHeartMedia has settled its legal dispute with rapper Drake over Kendrick Lamar’s controversial track "Not Like Us." The Texas-based media company claims it has proven it did nothing wrong in the case. Drake had accused iHeartMedia of accepting illegal payments from Universal Music Group (UMG) to promote "Not Like Us" on the radio. UMG is … Read more

Twenty-five victims of the recent Palisades Fire have taken legal action against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). They filed an inverse condemnation lawsuit in the Los Angeles Superior Court, claiming that both entities did not provide a sufficient water supply and fire hydrant system during … Read more

A Canadian court has approved a significant settlement plan to resolve long-standing lawsuits against major tobacco companies. Philip Morris and British American Tobacco announced that their Canadian units will pay C$32.5 billion, which is about $22.67 billion, to settle claims related to the health impacts of their products. The lawsuits date back decades, alleging that … Read more