Claims and Paid Leave Benefits Under Maryland FAMLI Program
On March 30, 2026, the Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) published its final regulations implementing the state’s long-awaited Family and Medical Leave…
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Zurich taps cat bond market with $150M Turicum Re deal
Managing general underwriter SageSure Holdings LLC and member-owned SureChoice Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange recently closed a $670 million Gateway Re Ltd.…
BMW i3 vs Electric Mercedes C-Class: Photo Comparison of Two New EV Rivals
The BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have a storied and long-running rivalry. It continues into the age of electrification…
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Brita Class Action
In Brown v. Brita Prods. Co., No. 24-6678 (9th Cir. Apr. 16, 2026), the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a…
SMB cyber attacks now ‘new normal’ as confidence climbs: Report
Outsourcing remains a minority strategy overall, but it is evolving. Across all respondents, 16% of US and 19% of Canadian…
HHS Excludes Plans from Medicare Part D-Creditable Coverage Notic
On April 6, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule formally excluding account-based group health plans…
Court confirms arbitration award in reinsurance “follow the settlements” battle
Chief Judge Christina Reiss rejected all three arguments. On partiality, she found the reinsurers had effectively waived the objection –…
Reliability, Efficiency, and Tuning Guide
Article Summary The M88 used Kugelfischer mechanical injection from the start — it was never a carburetor engine, and that…
Important Steps for Filings for IEEPA Refunds Using CAPE
Okay, so we recognize that the historic record for Jim Croce actually singing about tariff refunds is a bit sparse,…
California trio sentenced in bizarre ‘Operation Bear Claw’ fraud scheme
Alfiya Zuckerman, 39, of Valley Village, along with Ruben Tamrazian, 26, and Vahe Muradkhanyan, 32, both of Glendale, entered no-contest…
The Electric 2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Looks Surprisingly Normal At First, But It’s Hiding Something Huge
(Images: Mercedes-Benz) Against Mercedes’ earlier EQ models, the new electric C-Class looks far more conventional…at first. If you followed the…
WHO and OSHA Address Workplace Violence in Healthcare Industry
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are each addressing an urgent issue in…