A hacker who targeted the Texas Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement computers then bragged about it has pleaded guilty. No sentencing date was immediately set for 30-year-old Higinio O. Ochoa III of Galveston, who faces up to …
Some key excerpts from the majority opinion written in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius by Chief Justice John Roberts: The Framers gave Congress the power to regulate commerce, not to compel it, and for over 200 years both …
The Massachusetts Division of Insurance is undertaking a detailed examination of executive compensation at insurance carriers domiciled in the state.The regulators said last week they have sent letters to some 88 insurers, requesting information on how the companies determine compensations. …
A federal appeals panel on has upheld a $407,000 jury award to a Michigan man who suffered severe injuries in a crash he says was caused by a Nebraska county’s failure to adequately mark a sharp turn in a road. …
A former Saginaw, Mich., police officer who claimed he was fired in 2006 and discriminated against because of his race is expected to get more than $1 million in a settlement. The Saginaw News reports City Council recently approved the …
Federal regulators reported that a North Texas-based construction company will pay more than $10 million to settle disability discrimination allegations related to the construction of multi-family housing. The U.S. Department of Justice Department announced that the settlement would resolve allegations …
ProAssurance Corporation, a Birmingham, Ala.-headquartered medical liability insurer, said it is acquiring Medmarc Insurance Group. Medmarc, based in Chantilly, Virginia, specializes in products liability insurance for medical technology and life sciences companies. Under the deal, Medmarc will become part of …
BB&T Insurance Services has added flood insurance to its suite of online products. Flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States, yet most homeowners do not have flood insurance protection for their homes and personal possessions. Experts …
A former cruise line worker has filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles against John Travolta, accusing the “Pulp Fiction” star of embracing him naked after complaining about neck pain. The lawsuit was filed June 21 by Fabian Zanzi and …
Seven employees with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Correction have filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the agency, contending that a Nampa detention center is understaffed, has security policies that are dangerous to staffers and kids, that some employees are committing …
