Westfield Insurance, headquartered in Ohio, announced it has expanded its commercial operations into the state of Wisconsin, with commercial accounts to be serviced out of a new service office in Milwaukee. The company’s surety accounts in Wisconsin will continue to …
Critics of a bill that would protect against workplace discrimination based on physical appearance told legislators that the anti-bullying components of the measure were too broad and could open the door to frivolous lawsuits against employers. State law currently bars …
Getting a car inspected can be a hassle, and a legislative report criticized North Carolina’s annual vehicle safety program. But law enforcement and a group representing drivers are opposing an effort at the General Assembly to eliminate the yearly requirement. …
The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that in 2008 nearly 400 thousand small businesses were operating in Louisiana, representing 97.4 percent of the state’s employers. A report released in February by the SBA shows that in 2008, the latest year …
Oregon officials are considering ways to better police outdoor guides to make sure they’re licensed and professional. The Mail Tribune of Medford reports that the state Marine Board has been touring the state in recent weeks to meet with Oregon’s …
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed a workers’ compensation bill that supporters say will save $218 million over the next four years. She signed Senate Bill 5801, which directs the Department of Labor and Industries to create a statewide provider …
A jury says a north Minneapolis, Minn., blogger must pay $60,000 in damages to a community leader who was fired from the University of Minnesota after a blog post. The Hennepin County civil jury found that an “Adventures of Johnny …
Ohio-based Westfield Insurance has promoted Joseph C. Kohmann to group finance leader (CFO) and treasurer effective April 1, 2011. He replaces Robert Krisowaty who retires with more than 10 years of service. Kohmann assumes responsibility for the corporate oversight of …
Atlanta-based Beecher Carlson has appointed Garry Edwards managing director. He will take a lead role in growing the company’s property and energy practices on the west coast, and will operate out of the San Francisco office. Edwards brings with him …
Legislation filed in Texas would create a “loser pays” legal system that Texas Gov. Rick Perry says would provide stronger protections against frivolous lawsuits. House Bill 274 and Senate Bill 13, sponsored by Rep. Brandon Creighton and Sen. Joan Huffman, …
