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21 04, 2021

Mom Sues Over Teen’s Suicide at Maine Youth Detention Center

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The mother of a transgender teenager who died by suicide at a youth detention center in Maine has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state. Michelle Knowles, of North Vassalboro, filed the lawsuit Tuesday against the Maine Department of …

21 04, 2021

Bank of England Warns of Potential Risks from Cloud Data Providers

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LONDON – The Bank of England might strengthen its controls on cloud data providers and other technology firms to counter possible risks to the stability of the financial system from the rise of fintech, Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said. The …

20 04, 2021

Cannabis Risk Management Group Rolls Out Coverages Through Captive

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A cannabis risk management group through its captive is rolling property, general premises liability and product liability coverage to cannabis dispensaries and associated grow facilities. The National Cannabis Risk Management Association announced on Tuesday it is endorsing a suite of …

20 04, 2021

Louisiana Bills Promote Private Flood Insurance, Target Staged Accidents

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Louisiana insurance regulators have proposed separate pieces of legislation that would promote the writing of private flood insurance in the state and increase penalties associated with staged auto accidents. A third bill would expand the authority of the insurance commissioner …

20 04, 2021

Insurer to Pay $8M to Settle Suit by Black Man Paralyzed by Iowa Officer

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An insurance company for the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will pay $8 million to a Black motorist who was paralyzed after a white police officer shot him during a 2016 traffic stop, both sides announced on April 19. The …

20 04, 2021

Wisconsin Food Plant Worker Sues ConAgra After Contracting COVID-19

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A food plant employee is suing his Walworth County, Wisconsin, employer alleging he contracted the coronavirus at work and infected his wife who died from the disease. Rigoberto Ruiz, of Beloit, says ConAgra Foods didn’t enforce a policy to ensure …

20 04, 2021

Minnesota Restaurant/Bar to Pay $15K for Executive Order Violations

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A Minnesota bar and restaurant will pay $15,000 to settle a lawsuit over violations of the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions orders. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said his office has settled its lawsuit against New Prague eatery, St. Patrick’s Tavern & …

20 04, 2021

Trial Date Set to Decide Damages in Case Against Opioid Manufacturer

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A Tennessee judge has set a July 26 start for a trial to decide damages against an opioid manufacturer in a lawsuit over the company’s role in the epidemic. Sullivan County Circuit Court Chancellor E.G. Moody set the date earlier …

20 04, 2021

AssuredPartners’ Riley Resigns as CEO After 4 Months

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Insurance broker AssuredPartners announced that Tom Riley has resigned as chief executive officer of the company to “pursue other investment opportunities and devote more time to his family and charitable interests.” The company said the board of directors has accepted …

20 04, 2021

People Moves: 2 From Willis to Lead Marsh Government Practice; CNA’s Robb Heads BHSI’s Cyber

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Insurance broker Marsh announced that Steven Capace and Bryan Salek have joined the firm to co-lead its U.S. Government Contracting Practice. In this dual leadership role, Capace and Salek will head a team responsible for services that address government contractors’ …