15 09, 2026

Drug Maker Paying $32M to Resolve Kickbacks Law Violations in California

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A drug maker is paying $32 million to settle allegations it violated kickback laws by paying Medicare beneficiary co-pays to encourage the buying of its drug, Oxervate. Dompé U.S. Inc., based in California, has agreed to settle the allegations that …

15 09, 2026

Accenture Settles With Justice Department Over DEI Policies

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Accenture Plc, a management and technology consulting company, has agreed to pay $25 million to resolve allegations by the U.S. Justice Department that it took race and sex into consideration when making hiring and promotion decisions. The Justice Department said …

15 09, 2026

Deutsche Bank Settles Dispute With Ex-Top Manager Schiraldi

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Deutsche Bank AG has settled a court case brought by Dario Schiraldi, a former manager who’d sued the lender for allegedly damaging his career by wrongfully blaming him in the Monte dei Paschi accounting affair. No terms on the settlement …

15 09, 2026

Abbott to Pay $385 Million to End US Claims Over Infant Formula

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Abbott Laboratories agreed to pay $385 million to settle U.S. allegations related to poor manufacturing practices at two facilities, including one involving an investigation of a contaminated facility that made powder infant formula. The accord resolves claims that the company …

15 09, 2026

Carney Calls for Global Tech Body to Boost AI Guardrails

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Canada wants to see the creation of a global “technology stability” body to help oversee artificial intelligence and ensure it is safe, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. “There’s a need for coordination,” Carney said in an interview with Bloomberg News …

15 09, 2026

Ford Recalling 223,500 US Vehicles Over Fuel Tank Issues

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Ford is recalling 223,472 vehicles in the U.S. due to leaky and improperly secured fuel tanks that may detach from the vehicle while driving, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. Related: Ford Recalling 149,000 Vehicles in …

15 09, 2026

What If Employer’s Hidden Identity Causes Workers’ Comp Claim to Be Filed Late?

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A late-filed workers’ compensation claim can be considered valid where the lateness is due to the identity of the claimant’s employer being concealed from her. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWCC) has upheld a deputy commissioner’s ruling that found an …

15 09, 2026

China Targets Mass Deployment of Self-Driving Vehicles By 2030

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China’s industry ministry unveiled a roadmap last week to strengthen its smart electric vehicle industry, targeting large-scale deployment of autonomous-driving vehicles by 2030 and greater global influence for its auto sector. Key targets and policy measures include: Vehicles with self-driving …

15 09, 2026

People Moves: Richardson Named California DWC Administrative Director

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The California Department of Industrial Relations swore in Nicole Richardson as administrative director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation on Sept. 1, following her appointment by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Richardson previously served as DWC’s acting administrative director and chief counsel. …

15 09, 2026

Zurich U.S. Promotes Wells to CEO; Diaz Moves Up to Middle Market Leader

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Zurich U.S. announced on Sept. 11 that Alex Wells has been selected to serve as CEO of Zurich U.S., taking over for Sierra Signorelli, who stepped down. The promotion is effective immediately. Wells was president of Zurich U.S. middle market, …