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Norwegian Ship Certifier DNV Winds Down Russia Business

Norway’s DNV, one of the world’s top ship certifiers, is winding down its Russia business and reviewing all existing contracts becoming the latest company to cut such services as pressure grows on Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine. Classification societies …

Delaware Senate Passes Bill Requiring Paid Leave

The Democrat-led state Senate voted along party lines Tuesday to approve legislation forcing private-sector businesses in Delaware to provide 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave. The bill requires businesses employing 25 or more workers to provide up to …

Iowa-Based Bus Firm Reaches Settlement Over Disabilities Act Violation

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in North Dakota says it has reached a settlement with a bus transit service to resolve a complaint that the company violated the federal law that protects the disabled against discrimination. Interim U.S. Attorney Nicholas Chase …

Inszone Acquires Texas-Based Texstar

Inszone Insurance Services has acquired San Antonio, Texas-based Texstar Insurance Services Inc. Texstar specializes in auto, home, life and business insurance. Inszone Insurance is expected to announce several acquisitions as well as new locations in the state of Texas in …

Report: Minneapolis Didn’t Follow Protocols in George Floyd Unrest

A report on how Minneapolis police, fire and other agencies responded to protests that erupted following the killing of George Floyd paints a picture of miscommunication and a lack of planning. The report by the risk management firm Hillard Heintze …

Insurtech MGA Loadsure Raises $11M to Expand Cargo Insurance Technology Platform

Insurtech MGA Loadsure announced that it closed its $11 million Series A funding round, led by MMC Ventures. Other investors included Crowley, a global maritime, energy, and logistics company, and existing investor Insurtech Gateway. Loadsure, which delivered the industry’s first …

Oklahoma Republican Lawmakers Unveil Medical Marijuana Regulations

Republicans in the Oklahoma House on March 7 unveiled a package of new restrictions on the state’s booming medical marijuana industry, designed to crack down on illegal growers who sell cannabis on the black market. The 12-point plan includes a …

Ex-Louisiana Police Boss to Testify in Black Man’s Death

The former head of the Louisiana State Police has agreed to appear before the legislative committee investigating the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene _ an in-custody death one lawmaker described March 8 as “a modern-day lynching.” Legislators plan to question …

South Dakota Bill Provides Campground Owners Immunity From Acts of Nature

A bill that provides immunity for campground owners whose guests encounter the inherent risks of outdoor camping is headed for the governor’s desk. Both chambers of the South Dakota Legislature have approved the bill that cuts the risk of lawsuits …

Aircraft Lessors Face Legal Quagmire on Russia Jet Repos. Will Insurers Provide Relief?

Global leasing companies staring at an imminent sanctions deadline to repossess more than 400 jets worth almost $10 billion from Russian airlines have received mostly radio silence as experts warn of legal wrangling that could last a decade. Western bans …

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