Pokemon Go Triggers Trespass Class Action Suit Against Niantic August 1, 2016 By Kartikay Mehrotra A New Jersey resident with a pocket monster in his backyard may be the first to sue Niantic Inc. and...
J.M. Wilson Promotes Galecka; Hires Richards and Moloney August 1, 2016 J.M. Wilson, based in Portage, Mich., has promoted Kristy Galecka to senior property/casualty underwriter and garage specialist. Galecka is responsible...
Illinois Governor Signs Law Extending Contraceptive Insurance Coverage August 1, 2016 Insurance companies in Illinois have to provide coverage for nearly all contraceptives under a plan signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner....
Company Sued in North Dakota Train Derailment Wants Case Moved August 1, 2016 By Dave Kolpack A Pennsylvania steel company named in a lawsuit over an oil tanker train derailment near Casselton, N.D., more than two...
Philadelphia Launches Cyber Security Liability Endorsement August 1, 2016 Philadelphia Insurance Companies’ (PHLY) has launched a new Cyber Security Liability Endorsement that offers both first and third party protection...
$45M Settlement Proposed in Arkansas Tobacco Lawsuit August 1, 2016 Attorneys for cigarette smokers and for tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris USA have agreed to a $45 million settlement of a...
Law Firm: Baylor’s Strict Conduct Code May Have Silenced Rape Victims August 1, 2016 By Jim Vertuno The sexual assault scandal that took down Baylor University’s president and revered football coach also found a problem with a...
6 Public Workers Charged in Flint, Michigan, Water Crisis August 1, 2016 By Jeff Karoub and Mike Householder Six current or former state employees were charged on July 29 with misconduct and other crimes in the Flint, Mich.,...
Two Florida Mosque Fires in 10 Days Under Investigation August 1, 2016 Investigators are looking for answers after fire broke out at a Florida mosque for the second time in 10 days....
West Virginia Federal Flood Aid Reaches $72M August 1, 2016 Federal assistance has reached $72 million for West Virginians affected by devastating floods last month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency...