Warning of ‘Trivial’ Suits, Judge Dismisses Cruise Passengers’ COVID-19 Claims July 16, 2020 By Tom Hals A federal judge dismissed lawsuits by Grand Princess cruise ship passengers who sued for emotional distress caused by their fear...
Estimated 659K Lost Health Coverage in Texas, State with Most Uninsured in U.S. July 15, 2020 By Sarah R. Champagne, The Texas Tribune Job loss stemming from the coronavirus stripped health insurance from an estimated 659,000 Texans between February and May, according to...
How Coronavirus Pandemic Has Disrupted Both Millennials and Boomers July 15, 2020 By Dan Sewell Millennials, are taking a big hit — again. And boomers are not OK, either. Sometimes at odds, America’s two largest...
Report: Sharp Drop in California Workers’ Comp Premiums Expected from COVID-19 July 14, 2020 By Don Jergler A sharp drop in 2020 workers’ compensation premiums in California is expected with the COVID-19 pandemic-related job losses, a report...
Louisiana Governor: Masks Required, Bars to Be Closed Statewide July 14, 2020 By Chevel Johnson and Melinda Deslatte Gov. John Bel Edwards has ratcheted up Louisiana’s restrictions to combat the coronavirus’s spread, instituting a statewide mask mandate, putting...
Next Showdown in Congress: Protecting Workers vs. Protecting Employers in Pandemic July 14, 2020 By Christina Jewett, Kaiser Health News and Melissa Bailey, Kaiser Health News Congressional leaders are squaring off over the next pandemic relief bill in a debate over whom Congress should step up...
Alaska Judge Declines to Block COVID-19 Aid to Businesses July 14, 2020 By Becky Bohrer A state court judge denied a Juneau man’s request to block distribution of federal coronavirus relief aid under expanded rules...
Second Wave of Coronavirus Lockdowns Could Weaken Insurers’ Capital Buffers: S&P July 14, 2020 Global insurers have proven resilient during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, as their capital strength has helped stave...
Face Masks Will Be Mandatory in English Shops as PM Johnson Responds to Pressure July 14, 2020 By Thomas Penny Face coverings will be compulsory in all shops in England from July 24 as part of attempts to stop the...
Crews Removing Capsized Cargo Ship in Georgia Sidelined by COVID Infections July 14, 2020 By Russ Bynum Coronavirus infections among the salvage crew are delaying plans to cut apart and remove a hulking cargo ship that capsized...