Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana Wednesday, as lawmakers voted to approve Governor Ralph Northam’s proposed changes to a bill that will allow adults to possess and cultivate small amounts of the drug starting in July. Northam …
A judge in Maine has ruled that a woman who has impaired vision can go ahead with a claim against Uber, which she has said discriminated against her by refusing to allow her guide dog into a vehicle. The lawsuit …
A New Jersey man has been charged with insurance fraud after an investigation revealed he failed to pay the correct premiums to insure his commercial vehicle and deprived his employees of proper insurance coverage. Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes …
Two Rhode Island lawmakers introduced legislation that would ban police from using chokeholds and require body-worn cameras for officers in every department statewide, among other things. The bill proposed by Sen. Jonathon Acosta and Rep. Jose Batista, both Democrats, also …
New York adults over the age of 21 can now possess and use marijuana – even in public – under a legalization bill signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, though legal sales of recreational-use cannabis won’t start for an estimated 18 …
A Waterville, Maine, auto body manufacturing plant is facing nearly $400,000 in proposed fines for unaddressed fall and noise hazards that placed its employees at risk. The Shyft Group Duramag LLC – formerly F3 MFG Inc. – faces $393,992 in …
A Trenton, New Jersey-based contractor is being fined $201,000 after one of its employees suffered serious injuries when the roof beneath him collapsed. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Osman “Alex” Inestrosa – who …
A New York company’s chief financial officer acknowledged stealing nearly $776,000 to invest it partly in African diamonds, according to federal prosecutors. Michael Bartusek pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laundering and filing a false tax return Thursday, according to …
Community Mutual Insurance Company Names New President, Treasurer The Board of Directors of Community Mutual Insurance Company has voted unanimously to elect Jennifer P. Galfetti as president of the company and Schuyler M. Ryan as treasurer. The promotions were announced …
The Hilb Group LLC (THG) has acquired Connecticut-based Andrews Benefits LLC (AB). The transaction became effective on February 15, 2021. AB is an employee benefits agency providing strategies and long-term solutions for clients in a variety of industries. As part …
