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17 06, 2021

Supreme Court Rejects Latest Republican Challenge to Obamacare

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a Republican bid that had been backed by former President Donald Trump’s administration to invalidate the Obamacare healthcare law, ruling that Texas and other challengers had no legal standing to file their lawsuit. …

17 06, 2021

People Moves: Furlong Joins accūrō Solutions; Safety National Hires O’Grady

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accūrō Solutions Hires Furlong as Chief Strategy Officer accūrō Solutions has hired George Furlong as chief strategy officer. He brings experience in workers’ compensation and managed care to the new medical bill review and provider payment technology company. Most recently, …

17 06, 2021

5 Nebraskans Hurt When Boat Explodes at Missouri Lake

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Five people from Nebraska were seriously injured when a boat exploded at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the explosion happened near Sunrise Beach. The boat was docked when a mechanical failure caused …

17 06, 2021

Protester Sues New Orleans Police, City for Injuries from Gas Grenade

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A woman who says she was seriously injured when a tear gas grenade struck her head last year during a protest after the killing of George Floyd is suing New Orleans police and city officials. Katharine Archer’s federal suit says …

17 06, 2021

Louisiana to Give Child Sex Abuse Victims More Time to File Suits

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Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed legislation removing deadlines for Louisiana’s child sex abuse victims to pursue damages in civil court, delivering a victory to survivors of abuse at the hands of Catholic clergy. The new law, taking effect Aug. …

17 06, 2021

South Sioux City Council OKs Settlement Over Biogas Plant

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The South Sioux City Council in Iowa has approved payment of $500,000 to settle its part in 16 lawsuits filed against the city and a now-defunct biogas plant by homeowners who accused the plant of sending rancid fumes through the …

17 06, 2021

Drought Contributes to Rise in North Dakota Wildfires

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The number of wildfires this year in North Dakota has increased significantly, according to state officials, who cite extremely dry conditions. Data collected by the North Dakota Forest Service and the state Department of Emergency Services shows nearly 1,400 fires …

17 06, 2021

More Defendants Plead Guilty in Louisiana Staged Auto Crash Cases

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Two more defendants have pleaded guilty conspiring to stage automobile accidents in order to defraud insurance and trucking companies. The defendants from Orleans and Jefferson Parishes pleaded guilty before United States District Court Judge Sarah S. Vance to helping stage …

17 06, 2021

Cannabis Wholesaler Cannasure Now Operating in California

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Cannasure Insurance Services is now providing its wholesale brokerage and managing general agent services to retail brokers representing insureds domiciled in California. Cannasure announced it will offer property capacity of up to $40 million in total insured values as well …

11 06, 2021

Proposed Bill Allowing Rider for Pandemic BI Coverage Moves Forward in New Jersey

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A New Jersey bill that would allow business interruption insurers in the state to add a rider for virus and pandemic coverage is moving forward, with some in the industry saying it could encourage more insurers to provide this coverage. …