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Boston Employment Agency Owner Sentenced for Tax and Workers’ Compensation Fraud

A Dorchester woman was sentenced recently in federal court in Boston for tax and workers’ compensation fraud offenses in connection with her operation of a temporary employment agency, according to officials. Dam Ngoc Luong, 70, was sentenced by U.S. District …

Plane Went Into Stall Maneuver Before Philadelphia-Area Crash That Killed 2

Federal authorities say a plane that crashed in a residential street near a suburban Philadelphia middle school last year, killing two people, went into a stall and went out of control as the pilot was practicing maneuvers during an instructional …

People Moves: Taylor Joins ReSource Pro as Global Head of Marketing

Taylor Joins ReSource Pro as SVP, Global Head of Marketing ReSource Pro, headquartered in New York, N.Y., named Beth Taylor senior vice president and global head of marketing. Taylor brings over 18 years of experience in global B2B marketing, including …

Trump Found Liable for Fraud in New York Attorney General’s Case

Donald Trump was found liable for fraud for exaggerating his net worth by billions of dollars a year on financial records submitted to banks and insurers, a major blow to the former president in the biggest civil case against him …

Insurance Broker in Menendez Corruption Case Allegedly Got Senator’s Help With Fraud Case

The defendants in the corruption case involving U.S. Senator Robert Menendez include a former New Jersey insurance broker who was convicted of premium fraud in 2011 and lost his insurance license. Jose Uribe allegedly got involved with Menendez in his …

Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Vermont Crash That Killed Actor Treat Williams

A Vermont driver pleaded not guilty to a charge in the June crash that killed actor Treat Williams. Ryan Koss, 35, could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison if he`s convicted of gross negligent operation with death …

Automakers Delay Complying with Massachusetts Data Repair Law

An auto industry group said on Friday carmakers do not plan to immediately comply with a Massachusetts law requiring them to share vehicle data with independent repair shops citing concerns about potential hacking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) …

Connecticut Eyes 9.8% Cut in Workers’ Compensation Costs

Connecticut workers’ compensation insurers are recommending an overall 9.8% reduction in loss costs in the voluntary market and a 10.5% overall reduction in the assigned risk market. The rate filing submitted to the Connecticut Insurance Department by the insurers’ National …

Shimano Issues Crankset Recall After Several Crashes and Injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — Cycling company Shimano is recalling some 760,000 bike cranksets in the U.S. and Canada due to a crash hazard that has resulted in several reported injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product …

People Moves: Bettencourt Settling In as New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner

DJ Bettencourt is settling in after he was confirmed as the state’s insurance commissioner, more than a month after he was nominated to the post by Gov. Chris Sununu. “As commissioner, my key priorities include making New Hampshire a gold …

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