MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — After a violent year marked by multiple mass shootings in Alabama, Republican Gov. Kay Ivey and many lawmakers from both parties are backing a proposed ban on so-called Glock switches and other conversion devices that make …
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AM Best has downgraded Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Co. (CATIC) of Essex Junction, Vermont. The company’s Financial Strength Rating has been downgraded to to B (Fair) from B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bb” (Fair) from “bbb” …
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A manufacturer and its workers compensation insurer thought an injured 60-year old service technician employee did not work hard enough to find a suitable replacement job as required to qualify for wage loss benefits. Among other things, he did not …
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Bankrupt health system Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. won court approval to hand operations of its Pennsylvania hospitals to a state-backed receiver, a last minute deal that averts potential closures of critical health centers. The agreement approved Thursday by Judge Stacey …
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Edison International’s utility is looking at whether a power line retired in 1971 started the Eaton wildfire as part of a probe into the cause of the blaze that razed more than 9,000 structures. Southern California Edison found evidence of …
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Before a wildfire ravaged their street in northwest Altadena, Louise Hamlin and Chris Wilson lived next door to each other in nearly identical houses. “I chose an old home in an old neighborhood because it has soul,” said Hamlin, a …
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A Pittsburgh-based construction business will pay a fine of $144,000 for misclassifying 192 workers in violation of Pennsylvania law. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced it has reached a settlement agreement with Romero Remodeling Co. for violating …
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