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Supreme Court to Hear Free Speech Complaint by NRA Against New York Regulator

The U.S. Supreme Court last Friday agreed to hear an appeal by the National Rifle Association of a case in which it accuses a New York insurance regulator of violating its free speech rights when she urged insurance companies and …

Gas Explosion Injures 10 at Building North of New York City

A gas explosion collapsed part of a brick multifamily building north of New York City, trapping victims in the rubble and injuring 10 people, according to officials. There were no fatalities in the Thursday afternoon explosion and fire, which sent …

Son Eric Testifies in Trump Civil Fraud Trial He Relied on Accountants

With Donald Trump due on the witness stand this week, testimony from his adult sons in his civil business fraud trial wrapped up Friday with Eric Trump saying he relied completely on accountants and lawyers to assure the accuracy of …

Judge Rules Virginia Teacher Shot by Student Can Proceed with $40 Million Lawsuit

A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million lawsuit against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday. The surprise decision by Newport News …

Evertree Adds Virginia’s Prosper Insurance to Acquisitions

Connecticut-based independent insurance broker Evertree Insurance Services, LLC said it finalized its acquisition of Virginia Beach-based Prosper Insurance on November 1, bolstering its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region. Prosper has more than 100 employees and serves Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, …

Company Charged in 2018 Blast That Leveled Home and Injured 3, Including 4-Year-Old

State authorities have announced charges against a company over a natural gas explosion that leveled a house and injured a western Pennsylvania family five years ago. Attorney General Michelle Henry said Wednesday that the criminal complaint alleges methane gas in …

Uber Settles New York State Claims Related to Unemployment Benefits for Drivers

Uber Technologies has reached a settlement with the New York State Department of Labor to help ensure that eligible drivers and couriers can obtain unemployment benefits, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday. The ride-sharing company agreed to begin …

Lawmakers Advance Bill to Increase Transparency of Pennsylvania’s Universities

An effort supporters say will boost transparency in several leading Pennsylvania universities passed the House of Representatives on Monday, while the universities’ annual state subsidies remain snarled in the Legislature in a partisan funding dispute. The bill passed 201-1. It …

Uber to Pay $290M, Lyft $38M to Settle New York Wage Theft Claims

Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle claims by New York’s attorney general that the ride-sharing companies systematically cheated drivers out of pay and benefits. Attorney General Letitia James said Uber will pay $290 million and …

New York Secures $13.75M From Title Insurer for Illegal No-Poach Agreements

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement with one of the nation’s largest title insurance companies to end its poaching agreements with competitors. The insurer, First American Financial Corp., will also pay a $4.5 million fine. The agreement …

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