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U.S. Economy Anemic Growth At Weakest Pace Since 2011
The U.S. economy barely grew in the fourth quarter although a slightly better performance in exports and fewer imports led the government to scratch an earlier estimate that showed an economic ...International Insurers, Reinsurers to Shoulder Half of Sandy Losses: ABIR
International insurance and reinsurance companies are expected to cover half of total insured losses from Superstorm Sandy, an industry association said Thursday. Estimated losses from Superstorm ...
Snapshot: Who Are America’s Small Business Entrepreneurs?
About one third of America's entrepreneurs are women, many are between the ages of 30 and 49, and 60 percent spent more than six months working on their business idea before forming their entity. ...Better Reports, More Mobile Homes, Not More Intense Tornadoes: Lloyd’s
While there is little evidence that tornadoes are increasing in either frequency or intensity, marked jumps in event-reporting and in the number of U.S. mobile home dwellers are among factors ...Lawsuits Up, Regulatory Actions At Record Levels in 2012: Survey
International law firm Fulbright & Jaworski reports that companies in the United States and United Kingdom dealt with more litigation last year, while regulatory investigations reached a ...AP Asks: Email, Voicemail, Text, No Response. What Gives?
Technology is supposed to make us easier to reach, and often does. But the same modes of communication that have hooked us on the instant reply also can leave us feeling forgotten. We send an email, ...Fans Injured At Daytona NASCAR Race Explore Legal Options
The attorney for three NASCAR fans injured last weekend during a race the day before the Daytona 500 says they are exploring a possible lawsuit, but some experts say they could face tough obstacles ...Class-Actions Filed Over Watered-Down Beer
Beer lovers across the United States have accused Anheuser-Busch of watering down its Budweiser, Michelob and other brands, in class-action suits seeking millions in damages. The suits, filed in ...