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USDA Studies Confirm U.S. Meat Plant Workers Face Higher Health Risks
Workers in U.S. chicken and pork plants face higher risks than other manufacturing workers for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, according to two studies the U.S. Department ...
Business Groups, Trial Lawyers at Odds Over Georgia’s Latest Push to Curb Lawsuits
After years of stalled efforts to limit civil lawsuits, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican lawmakers are doubling down with a new push. Supporters, most prominently business groups, call the ...
Drought, Wind Speed Factors Driving Wildfires in Southern California
Southern California is experiencing its most devastating winter fires in more than four decades. Fires don't usually blaze at this time of year, but specific ingredients have come together to defy ...
Idaho Lab Trains Firefighters on EV Battery Safety
An EV battery workshop, held by the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for firefighters from four eastern Idaho fire departments, highlighted the risks associated with electrical vehicle (EV) batteries. ...
Appeals Court Rules Pennsylvania Can Access Med Mal JUA Reserves
Last month, a federal appeals court reversed lower court decisions blocking the Pennsylvania state government from siphoning cash from a state-chartered medical malpractice insurer of last resort. ...
California Wildfires Will Likely Lead to Large Economic and Insured Losses
Active wind-driven wildfires in Southern California that are estimated to have burned more than 1,000 properties and prompted evacuation orders for more than 80,000 residents will likely lead to what ...
Berkshire Shareholder Seeks Committee to Oversee AI at Buffett’s Company
A Berkshire Hathaway shareholder wants a committee of independent directors to oversee risks associated with artificial intelligence at the dozens of companies in Warren Buffett's conglomerate. ...
Carisk Partners Launches New Behavioral Health Program to Better Manage Workers Comp Claims
Carisk Partners, a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, announced the launch of its enhanced Behavioral Health program, building on the synergies of Carisk Behavioral Health and the ...