A victim of identity theft is entitled to recover both treble damages and punitive damages under Connecticut laws, according to the state’s highest court. The Connecticut Supreme Court found that the dual awards do not violate the common-law rule against …
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California Invests $26M to Recruit More Women into Construction
The California Department of Industrial Relations awarded 25 construction apprenticeship programs $26 million in Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeship grants to increase access to construction careers for women and disadvantaged communities. This is the second round of ERiCA grant funding. …
Two Adults and Four Children Perish in Maryland House Fire
Two adults and four children perished in a house fire Sunday morning in Waldorf, Maryland, according to state officials. Two other adults escaped and one more was not home when the fire broke out, . The cause of the fire …
3 Ways for Insurers to Spread Catastrophe Risk Literacy to Homeowners, Minimal Lift Required
This post is part of a series sponsored by Cotality. Homeownership has long been synonymous with the American Dream. And it’s no wonder: owning property allows you to customize where you live, build stability, and, perhaps most importantly, it gives …
Iowa AG Secures Pair of Environment Case Settlements
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced settlements in two cases her office prosecuted on behalf of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Agri Star Meat and Poultry, LLC has agreed to pay a $50,000 penalty and come into full compliance …
Second California Wildfire Prompts Evacuations, Threatens Thousands of Structures
A brush fire in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles has forced thousands of evacuations, becoming one of two ongoing blazes of concern in California. The Canyon fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, which started on Thursday afternoon, …
Minnesota Cities Consider Government-Run Marijuana Shops
As some Minnesota cities fret over regulating newly legalized and normalized marijuana sales, others see an opportunity. Elk River is among 13 Minnesota cities considering opening municipally owned cannabis stores. They would be blazing new trails in this regard, as …
Tesla Secures Texas Rideshare Permit for Robotaxi Operation
Tesla Inc. has been granted a rideshare license in Texas, paving the way for the electric-vehicle maker to operate its robotaxi service under new regulations governing autonomous vehicles in the state. Tesla Robotaxi LLC is now listed as a transportation …
Why Experts Say States Need to Get in the Business of Floodplain Buyouts
As flooding becomes an increasingly common and destructive feature of Texas life, housing experts are calling for the creation of a statewide, voluntary buyout program to move residents out of the most high-risk areas. The experts say Texas needs a …
People Moves: BHSI Launches Program Business in Canada Led by Tran; Aspen Promotes Cushway as Head of Int’l and UK Casualty Insurance, in New Role
This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance and Aspen Insurance Holdings. A summary of these new hires follows here. BHSI Launches Program Business in Canada Led by Tran Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has …