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U.S. to Look at Other Bridges at Risk After Baltimore Collapse
The U.S. Coast Guard said it is evaluating whether other bridges nationwide are at risk after a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March, killing six people and ...
Rising Keyless Vehicle Thefts Prompt Safety Tips
They appear like ghosts in the night, standing outside your house, one holding up an antenna while the other crouches next to the car parked on the driveway. Within seconds, your car is gone, yet ...
FTC Noncompete Agreement Ban May Not Survive Courts but Some States Could Adopt
The Federal Trade Commission's recently approved ban on noncompete agreements likely won't survive court challenges, but that doesn't mean the ban won't become a model for a number of state ...
High Court: E-Scooter Rider Hit by Car Not Pedestrian, No PIP Benefits
A man injured when he was hit by a car while he was operating a low speed Segway electric scooter is not entitled to personal injury protection (PIP) benefits under New Jersey's no-fault auto ...
Exxon Is Hit With $726M Verdict Over Benzene and Cancer
A jury in Philadelphia found Exxon Mobil Corp. liable for $725.5 million in damages due a former mechanic who claimed its petroleum products exposed him to benzene that caused his cancer, according ...
Tesla Must Face Owners’ Class Action Lawsuit Over Self-Driving Claims
A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected Tesla's bid to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk's electric car company of misleading owners into believing that their vehicles could soon have self-driving ...
Electrical Blackouts on Cargo Ship Before Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The cargo ship Dali experienced electrical blackouts about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and yet again shortly before it slammed into the Francis Key Bridge and killed six ...
NCCI Workers Comp Report Highlights a Healthy Line
The performance of the U.S. workers compensation system remains strong according to the 2023 metrics released yesterday by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Private carriers ...