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24 07, 2015

Prosecutors Request Guilty Plea Hearing for Executive in West Virginia Spill Case

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Federal prosecutors want a judge to schedule a guilty plea hearing for the top executive charged in a massive chemical spill that contaminated West Virginia’s biggest drinking water supply last year. In federal court in Charleston on July 22, prosecutors …

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24 07, 2015

A.M. Best Assigns Ratings to Tower Hill Prime Insurance Co.

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A.M. Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of “a-” to Tower Hill Prime Insurance Company (Tower Hill Prime) in Gainesville, Fla. The outlook assigned to both ratings is stable. The ratings …

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23 07, 2015

Speed a Factor in 27% of Louisiana Traffic Deaths in 2013: Report

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A new report finds speeding was a factor in at least 27 percent of Louisiana traffic fatalities in 2013. The state had 703 traffic fatalities two years ago and 193 stemmed in part from speeding, a National Highway Traffic Safety …

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23 07, 2015

Most Maine Crimes Drop in 2014 Even as Drug Arrests Grow

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The Maine Department of Public Safety says crime dropped nearly 15 percent last year, the largest drop in the four decades that the state has kept detailed records. Commissioner John Morris said Wednesday every crime category tabulated by the state’s …

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23 07, 2015

Report on California Workers’ Comp Reforms Touts Successes

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The Department of Industrial Relations and its Division of Workers’ Compensation have released a report on progress implementing California’s workers’ compensation reforms. The report details increased payments to injured workers and significant cost-saving benefits for employers. The reforms are part …

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23 07, 2015

Crack Down On Drivers Using Cellphones in Hawaii

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Kauai police say they have issued 539 tickets to people using cellphones while driving, an offense that can come with a pricey $300 fine for first-time law-breakers. Hawaii officials are cracking down on the use of hand-held mobile electronic devices …

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23 07, 2015

Ryan Joins Integro Re as Senior VP in Chicago

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Integro Re, the reinsurance division of international insurance brokerage and risk management firm Integro Ltd., has hired Tara Ryan as senior vice president in Chicago. Her responsibilities include the production and servicing of property/casualty program and reinsurance business. Ryan joins …

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23 07, 2015

Knievel Sobriety Jump in Montana Grounded Over Insurance Concerns

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Lack of insurance has grounded Robbie Knievel’s jump over 26 cars in Montana to celebrate his newfound sobriety following a fourth DUI arrest. The Montana Standard reports the jump was planned over a Butte bar, but was moved over insurance concerns. …

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23 07, 2015

Feds Allege More Safety Violations at Ashley Furniture Factory in Wisconsin

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A federal safety agency is accusing Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. of more safety violations at its factory in Arcadia, Wis. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration says a 56-year-old employee lost his right ring finger after a March 11 …

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23 07, 2015

Another Former Employee at Daimler in Oregon Files Discrimination Suit

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Another man who used to work for Daimler Trucks North America in Portland, Ore. has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the company. The Oregonian newspaper reported 40-year-old Ricky Pang filed a $250,000 lawsuit on Tuesday saying he was mistreated because …

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