Vietnam’s government said Typhoon Bualoi caused an estimated 8 trillion dong ($303 million) of property damage this week, saying in a preliminary assessment on Wednesday that nearly 170,000 houses were damaged or inundated by flooding. Bualoi made landfall on Monday …
Vietnam Estimates Property Damage From Typhoon Bualoi at $303 Million Read More »
The US labor board has abandoned its allegations that Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook violated federal labor law, one of many cases where the agency is adopting a more business-friendly approach under President Donald Trump. In a Sept. …
NLRB Withdraws Claims That Apple CEO Violated Workers’ Rights Read More »
For dealmakers across the world, the third quarter was one of the best and one of the worst in recent history. Megadeals tallied a stunning $1.26 trillion in global mergers and acquisitions during the third quarter – up 40% year …
For Global M&A, Third Quarter Was One of the Best–and Worst –in Recent History Read More »
A hacker gained access to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s computer networks for several months earlier this year and stole information about FEMA and US Customs and Border Protection employees, according to an overview of the incident. The Department of …
FEMA, Customs and Border Protection Staff Data Stolen in Breach Read More »
The U.S. agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws sued Apple on Tuesday, claiming the manager of a retail store made antisemitic comments and denied a Jewish employee’s requests for time off before firing him. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says …
EEOC Suit Accuses Apple Store of Discrimination Against Jewish Employee Read More »
Washington’s minimum wage will rise 2.8% next year to $17.13 per hour. The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced the increase, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. State law requires L&I to calculate the minimum wage for the …
Washington’s Minimum Wage Heading to $17.13 in 2026 Read More »
Amazon.com won the dismissal on Tuesday of a lawsuit accusing the online retailer of discriminating against a Black former employee by reducing her duties and putting her on a performance improvement plan. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan said …
Amazon Defeats Bias Lawsuit by Black Worker Placed on Improvement Plan Read More »
A pipeline operator is settling with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over a massive gasoline spill in in Walnut Creek, California. Under an agreement, SFPP L.P. will pay a penalty of $213,560 to resolve claims of Clean Water Act violations …
Pipeline Operator Fined, Must Cleanup in EPA Deal Over California Gas Spill Read More »
This post is part of a series sponsored by IAT Insurance Group. In early 2025, a 30,000-square-foot steel warehouse full of storage was destroyed by fire — and deemed a total loss. The building, located in the Southwest, was well …
External Threat: Protecting Your Property when the Fire Starts Outside Read More »
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order he said will help mitigate the impacts and better allocate the costs of natural disasters while stabilizing the insurance market and energy utility sector. The executive order calls for multiple state agencies …
California Governor Signs Order on Economic and Insurance Impact of ‘Climate Crisis’ Read More »
