8 12, 2020

Expansion of Workers’ Compensation for COVID-19 in 6 States Created Narrow Benefit

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While at least 17 states have passed laws or issued orders that expanded access to workers’ compensation benefits for employees who contract COVID-19, many of those directives are creating new exposure for only a sliver of the workforce, new research …

7 12, 2020

Dual FEMA Programs Aim to Provide Housing for Louisiana Hurricane Victims

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Louisiana residents affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta could be eligible for temporary housing under two federally administered programs. Under the Multifamily Lease and Repair Program, the Federal Emergency Management Agency can enter into a temporary contract with the owner …

8 12, 2020

France Vows to Help Farmers Who Stop Using Glyphosate Weedkiller

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France will give financial aid to farmers who agree to halt use of glyphosate, the farm ministry said on Monday after President Macron said he had failed with efforts to ban use of the weedkiller by 2021. Glyphosate, first developed …

7 12, 2020

Firefighter, 2 Others Injured by Gas Leak Explosion at Florida Home

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A firefighter and two residents were injured in an explosion caused by a gas leak at a home in Bradenton, Fla., fire officials said. The residents were taken to a hospital on Wednesday afternoon for treatment of their injuries, while …

8 12, 2020

Lawmakers Calls FCC’s Spectrum Auction Danger to Aviation Band

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A senior U.S. House lawmaker on Monday urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to delay the auction of portions of a key spectrum band, warning it could impact a nearby aviation frequency band. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chair …

7 12, 2020

USDA Names Louisiana Hurricane Natural Disaster Areas; Ag Producers Eligible for Aid

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated several parishes disaster areas as a result of damage and losses caused by Hurricane Laura’s strong winds in late August, according to Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain. A primary …

8 12, 2020

8th Circuit Finds No Coverage Owed in Separate Investor Schemes

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In separate opinions, a federal appellate court affirmed rulings that insurers could dodge liability for wrongful acts by their policyholders because the actions were not covered by the policies. In a decision filed Sunday, a panel of the 8th Circuit …

4 12, 2020

Texas Couple Sentenced to Prison in $15M Employee Benefit Plan Embezzlement Scheme

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A Red Oak, Texas, couple have been sentenced to a combined 18-plus years in federal prison for their roles in a $15 million retirement plan embezzlement scheme, according to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox. …

7 12, 2020

Despite Promise, Few in US Adopting COVID-19 Exposure Apps

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Six months ago, Apple and Google introduced a new smartphone tool designed to notify people who might have been exposed to the coronavirus, without disclosing any personal information. But for the most part, Americans haven’t been all …

4 12, 2020

New Aon Cyber Offering Targets High Net Worth Individuals, Executives

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Aon plc has expanded its Cyber Secure Select offering to include an enhanced cyber insurance program for high net worth individuals and executives. This new insurance offering in partnership with Aspen Insurance expands on Aon’s Cyber Secure Select, a collaboration …