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Former Pharma Executive in New Jersey Charged With Embezzling Millions

A former executive and owner of a pharmaceutical company embezzled millions of dollars from his company to use for personal expenses, the U.S. attorney’s charged in a criminal complaint released Monday. John Klein allegedly took about $3.9 million from a …

Maryland Homeowner Tries to Smoke Out Snakes, Burns Down House

A Maryland home was accidentally burned to the ground by an owner trying to get rid of a snake infestation, officials said. The homeowner in Poolesville, a town about 25 miles outside of Washington D.C., was attempting to use smoke …

People Moves: New Hires at Appalachian Underwriters, Jimcor Agency

Appalachian Underwriters Hires Tobin as Northeast Marketing Representative Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) hired a new marketing representative to cover the Northeast region of the U.S. Bob Tobin comes to AUI with years of experience in the insurance industry, specifically from …

New York City Expands Its First-In-Nation Vaccination Mandate Program

New York City is expanding its “Key to NYC” program, the first-in-nation vaccination mandate for workers and customers at indoor dining, fitness, entertainment and performance venues. Starting December 14th, the program will require children aged 5-11 to show proof of …

$71.5M Compensation Fund For Past Patients of Former Gynecologist Hadden

Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) have reached an agreement with 79 women who were patients of former gynecologist Robert Hadden. These women, represented by the law firm of Slater Slater Schulman LLP, are among …

Liberty University Associate Professor Charged with Sexual Battery

A Liberty University associate professor has been charged with sexual battery and abduction involving an alleged incident with a student, according to court records and the university. Liberty University police arrested William Atwell on Nov. 20 and charged him with …

Alera Group Acquires New Jersey’s Customized Benefit Solutions

Alera Group, an independent, national insurance and wealth management firm, acquired Customized Benefit Solutions Inc. (CBSI), an employee benefits and insurance firm based in Hightstown, New Jersey. Terms of the transaction were not announced. CBSI provides group employee benefits, Medicare …

Salesperson Injured Leaving Employer Happy Hour Could Receive Workers’ Comp

A traveling salesperson injured in a car accident after an employer-sponsored happy hour had to drive past the highway exit to his home on the way to the event, sparking debate over whether he was still considered “on the job” …

NFP Acquires Connecticut’s Insurance Provider Group

NFP, an insurance broker and consultant that provides property/casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual services, acquired the assets of Insurance Provider Group LLC (IPG). The transaction closed on October 6, 2021. Connecticut-based IPG is a property/casualty insurance broker that provides …

Jury Selection Begins in Trial Stemming from Workplace Death in Maine

Jury selection got underway Wednesday for the trial of a roofing contractor charged in the death of a worker who fell from a roof because of alleged unsafe working conditions. The trial of Michael Purvis was initially scheduled for March …

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