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Philadelphia Home Healthcare Agency to Pay $1.6M in Back Pay, Damages

The U.S. Department of Labor repoorts that it has obtained a consent judgment in federal court that requires a Philadelphia home healthcare agency and its owner to pay approximately $1.6 million in back wages and liquidated damages to 288 workers …

Lobstermen’s Suit Against Conservation Group Over ‘Do-Not-Eat’ List Dropped

A California court has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of fishermen against a conservation group that added New England lobster to its list of seafood to avoid. The lawsuit stemmed from a decision by Seafood Watch, which rates the …

People Moves: Nunnally Joins Alliant in Boston; Hilb Names Harm to Carrier Relations; Arthur Hall Promotes Marshall

Chris Nunnally joined Alliant Insurance Services as senior vice president within its employee benefits group. Nunnally is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Before working with Alliant, Nunnally was area vice president within the Boston office of insurance broker Gallagher and prior …

Insurer Blocked From Rescinding Policy After Fire Claim Due to ‘Extra’ Apartment

New York City housing is often jammed into tight spaces. Old houses are carved into several apartments. Not all of them are legal. Alexi Home Design’s property in the Bronx had two official residences on the main floor and an …

New York Proposes Guidance Governing Insurers’ Use of AI

New York State is proposing guidance for insurance carriers to prevent unfair discrimination in their use of artificial intelligence and external data sources in underwriting and pricing. A circular letter from Superintendent of Financial Services Adrienne A. Harris outlines the …

Mayday Call From Burning Cargo Ship Prompted Doomed Rescue Effort

The Grande Costa D’Avorio cargo ship was being loaded with 1,200 West Africa-bound cars at Port Newark last July when a deadly fire began. Dense black smoke limited visibility to about 3 feet, and the floor was so hot it …

Grubhub to Pay $3.5M to Massachusetts Restaurants for Overcharging During COVID

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced a $3.5 million settlement Friday with the online food delivery service platform Grubhub. The settlement resolves a 2021 lawsuit brought by Campbell alleging Grubhub illegally overcharged fees to Massachusetts restaurants in violation of a …

Vermont Continued to See Steady Growth in Captives in 2023

The Vermont Department of Economic Development reported the state licensed a total of 38 new captive insurance companies in 2023, making it now home to 659 captives. That growth made 2023 one of the best years since Vermont licensed its …

Record High Tide in Maine Washes Away 3 Historic Fishing Shacks

A record high tide in Maine washed away three historic fishing shacks that had stood since the 1800s and formed the backdrop of countless photographs. Michelle Erskine said she was visiting fisherman’s point at Willard Beach in South Portland on …

Emergency Federal Aid Approved for Connecticut Following Severe Flooding

Connecticut is receiving emergency federal aid following severe flooding this month that caused dam breaches and road closures. President Joe Biden on Saturday approved an emergency declaration for the state that authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency …

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