9 04, 2026

Berkshire-Owned PacifiCorp Wins Ruling That Could Reduce Wildfire Damages

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An appeals court on Wednesday ruled in favor of Berkshire Hathaway’s PacifiCorp unit over a series of Oregon wildfires in 2020, saying a trial judge erred in letting litigation against the utility proceed as a class action. The decision by …

9 04, 2026

Paramount President Jeff Shell to Depart After Lawsuit Scandal

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Jeff Shell is stepping down as president of Paramount Skydance Corp. following a contentious lawsuit by a high-stakes gambler who accused him of leaking inside information. Shell, who served as the No. 2 executive under Chief Executive Officer David Ellison, …

9 04, 2026

Sedgwick: Australian Product Recalls Declined in Second Half of 2025

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Pharmaceutical products and the food and drinks sectors saw big increases in product recalls in Australia in the second half of 2025, a new report shows. Sedgwick’s 2026 State of the Nation Australian Product Safety and Recall Index shows the …

9 04, 2026

Anthropic Touts AI Cybersecurity Project With Big Tech Partners

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Anthropic announced an initiative with major technology companies, including Amazon.com, Microsoft and Apple, that lets partners preview an advanced model with cybersecurity capabilities developed by the AI startup. Under its “Project Glasswing,” select organizations will be allowed to use the …

9 04, 2026

Berkshire-Owned PacifiCorp Wins Ruling That Could Reduce Oregon Wildfire Damages

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An appeals court on Wednesday ruled in favor of Berkshire Hathaway’s PacifiCorp unit over a series of Oregon wildfires in 2020, saying a trial judge erred in letting litigation against the utility proceed as a class action. The decision by …

9 04, 2026

People Moves: Booher Named President & CEO of CopperPoint Insurance

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CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Holding Company named Kellen Booher president and CEO. Booher succeeds CEO and Board Chair Marc Schmittlein, who announced his retirement last year. Schmittlein joined CopperPoint in 2016 and was appointed executive chair of the CopperPoint board of …

9 04, 2026

FAA Wants to Fine American Airlines for Alleged Drug, Alcohol Violations

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it was proposing a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines for allegedly violating drug and alcohol regulations. The FAA said between May 2019 and December 2023, the airline allowed 12 flight attendants …

9 04, 2026

California Workers’ Comp Bureau Upping Fee for Special Inspections

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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California will increase the fee for special inspections from $200 to $500 per location inspected. Special Inspections, conducted at the request of an insurer, broker or agent of record to confirm classifications, are …

9 04, 2026

Motorist Can Sue for Pothole Injury if the City Knew, Mississippi High Court Rules

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No, a municipality is not always immune from negligence claims, and yes, a motorist can sue the city government for injuries caused by an unrepaired pothole if the city was aware of the hazard, the Mississippi Supreme Court concluded last …

7 04, 2026

Russia-Linked Hackers Hijack Routers to Steal Passwords, UK Says

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Russian government-linked hackers are compromising popular internet routers to steal passwords for email accounts and other online services, the U.K. warned.