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17 05, 2024

Kansas Governor Cites Competition Concerns While Vetoing Bill for School Gun-Detection Technology

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a measure Wednesday that could have earmarked up to $5 million for gun-detection systems in schools while expressing concern that it could have benefitted only one particular company. Kelly’s line-item veto leaves in place $5 …

17 05, 2024

Security First Touts 5% Rate Decrease for HO-3, Renters Policies in Florida

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Citing the stabilizing impact that legislative reforms have had on the Florida market, Security First Insurance Co. executives this week announced two residential property rate reductions of more than 5%. “For the first time in nine years, we’re going to …

17 05, 2024

People Moves: AXA XL Promotes Riha as Chief Client & Distribution Officer, APAC/Europe

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AXA XL Promotes Riha as Chief Client & Distribution Officer, APAC & Europe AXA XL announced that Robert Riha has been appointed as chief client & distribution officer, APAC & Europe, effective July 1. In his new role, Riha will …

17 05, 2024

California Trucker Death Led to Workers’ Comp Investigation That Found $2M in Underreported Payroll

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An investigation began after an employee was found dead in a company owned semi-truck led to the arraignment of a California man on three felony counts of workers’ compensation fraud. Heigo Kubar, 84, of Fresno, was arraigned this week on …

17 05, 2024

Investigation Continues Into 4 Blackouts on Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse

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The electrical blackouts experienced by the container ship Dali before it left Baltimore’s port were “mechanically distinct from” those that resulted in the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge hours later, according to congressional testimony Wednesday. “Two were …

17 05, 2024

People Moves: Alliant Adds Rison; Lawley Grows Sales Team

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Alliant Private Client Names Rison SVP Julie Rison has joined Alliant Insurance Services, headquartered in Irvine, California, as senior vice president, Alliant Private Client. Based in Virginia, Rison will identify and pursue opportunities within the Mid-Atlantic region. She has over …

17 05, 2024

Former Raiders Coach Loses Nevada High Court Ruling in NFL Emails Suit

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Former NFL coach Jon Gruden lost a Nevada Supreme Court ruling in a contract interference and conspiracy lawsuit he filed against the league after he resigned from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021, but his lawyer said he will appeal. …

17 05, 2024

Judge Won’t Discard $38M Verdict in New Hampshire Youth Center Abuse Case

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The judge who oversaw a landmark trial about New Hampshire’s youth detention center has refused to discard the $38 million verdict, saying the facility’s leadership “either knew and didn’t care or didn’t care to learn the truth” about endemic physical …

17 05, 2024

CyberTrust Massachusetts Launches Cybersecurity Services for Cities and Towns

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The nonprofit CyberTrust Massachusetts recently launched cyber assessment and monitoring services to help cities and towns in the state address the trend of escalating cyber attacks, ransomware, infrastructure disruption and data breaches. The launch began with a program sponsored by …

17 05, 2024

Judge Hears Atlantic City Casino Workers’ Anti-Smoking Lawsuit

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A group of Atlantic City casino workers asked a judge Monday to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing the toxic effects of working in a “poisonous” atmosphere, while the state said ending smoking could jeopardize a half-billion-dollar pot of …