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On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Public Affairs issued a press release announcing two technical assistance documents jointly released by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the DOJ. The stated purpose of …

The rate of California workers’ compensation medical treatment request denials being overturned was up slightly last year, but they are still a relatively rare occurrence, a new report shows. Denials were overturned at a rate of 12.7%, an increase from …

Mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili sued the Metropolitan Opera and her union, alleging the company unlawfully terminated her contracts because of a vocal issue that developed after she gave birth. She also accused the union of failing to pursue a grievance against …

New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Alice Kane increased maximum residential property insurance limits for policies from $350,000 to $750,000 through the New Mexico Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan. The move was adopted by the NM FAIR Plan Governing Committee. …

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told U.S. senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s administration has no plans to change tactics on the global tariff program in the near term, prompting some light push back from Republican lawmakers as Democrats …

Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week swore in eight new executive leaders, each confirmed by the Senate during the 2025 legislative session, to fill key positions across state government. Among them was Insurance Commissioner Marie Grant, who joined the Maryland …

NFP, an Aon company headquartered in New York City, named Joseph D’Agostino as senior vice president, property and casualty. D’Agostino has nearly two decades of experience supporting hundreds of companies in navigating IPOs, acquisitions and other complex risks. He previously …

Portland, Maine-based United Insurance announced it has acquired Barresi Financial, a financial services and retirement advisory firm with offices in Bangor and Presque Isle. Barresi’s 10 associates will join United, according to Zack Frechette, United’s chief executive officer. With this …

The Ohio River is expected to crest Tuesday night at historically high levels, exacerbating flooding that has already swamped hundreds of homes, businesses and restaurants in Louisville and other parts of Kentucky. While heavy rains have moved on, rivers continue …

Insurance industry analysts, economists, and trade associations have continued to look at the potential effect of President Trump’s tariffs. About a month after Trump looked to impose steep tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, the administration on April 2 applied …