Contractors Liability Insurance News
- Riverside council lowers speed limit near school Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:49PMThe Riverside City Council enacted a new speed limit on Buckeye Lane and Kleopfer Avenue at its meeting Tuesday night. The current speed limit on those streets is 25 mph and will be lowered to 15 mph sometime next week. The council lowered the speed limit because those streets will be used by children who cross them to get to the Riverside Elementary School.
- Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:19PMExcerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
- Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:06PMAmerica is graying due to lower birthrates after the baby boomers came to be.
- Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:04PMBy The Associated Press Excerpts from recent editorials in newspapers in the United States and abroad:
- Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials in Newspapers in the US and Abroad Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:42PMAmerica is graying due to lower birthrates after the baby boomers came to be. That means relatively fewer people will be paying taxes to support older Americans on Social Security and Medicare. And Medicare in particular is a ticking time bomb.
- The Business of Death Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:13PMA few years ago, the families of deceased Wal-Mart employees filed a class action suit against the store’s “dead peasant” policies, life insurance plans taken out on low-ranking workers without their consent or involvement, thus allowing Wal-Mart to collect money as a result of their deaths (no matter how they died).
- Get smart: Reduce debt Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:46PMAs kids prepare to go back to school, the government estimates total student debt levels will surpass $15 billion this month.[...]
- Recession creates remodeling competition, also lawsuit risk: Lack of worker’s compensation, liability insurance by new ... Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:35PMRACINE COUNTY — As if making a living wasn’t tough enoughalready, remodeling contractors say the recession has produced aflood of new competition from the unemployed.
- Community Calendar Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:29AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
- Real Estate Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 6:28AMThe Technology & Construction Court (TCC) has held that a sub-contractor may owe a duty in tort to its direct contractor, in addition to the duties it owes in contract.
- Fraud victims have to buy real insurance, some suing Murray Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:16AML.R. Costanzo Construction Services, one of largest construction firms in the region, has filed a lawsuit against Brian Murray Insurance Agency accusing the firm of allowing the construction company to go without essential insurance for four years. The
- Round 2: Living Wage Dispute Heats Up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:58AMCharges and countercharges flew for a second day over a plan to increase the city’s “living wage,” as the mayor called the proposal unaffordable. Proponents’ response: City Hall’s making up scare stories to avoid paying low-wage workers enough to avoid living in poverty.
- Resident wants state building codes enforced Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:08PMA Fayette County resident is asking the county to enforce State of Iowa building codes. John Steil, rural Oelwein, told supervisors, “Bremer and Blackhawk counties are enforcing building codes with building inspections. Fayette County has no building inspections, it’s buyer beware.”
- Misclassification stakes high Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:01AMA long erosion of the traditional owner-operator m...
- Cobbles campaigner’s work ripped out Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 8:51AMAN action man got sick of waiting for the council to fix the loose cobbled setts outside his house – so he did the job himself.
- Governing body OKs new parallel taxiway for Abilene airport Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:13AMThe Abilene City Commission approved two actions that will lead to a new parallel taxiway to serve the Abilene Municipal Airport. During Monday’s meeting, the commission accepted a $778,361.35 low bid from APAC Kansas, Salina, for the construction of the runway.
- Power struggle in Troy continues Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:28PMIn its latest show of protest against the mayor, the Troy City Council refused to approve claims during a special meeting on Monday. Mayor Don Banning said he would send out payroll checks anyway and take the consequences.
- Madison mayor issues memo on conduct Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:55PMMADISON – Mayor Mary-Anna Holden likes decorum at Borough Council meetings.
- Incoporate style, function in kitchen remodels Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:17PMThe explosion of remodeling shows on TV and makeover spreads inmagazines has whetted America’s appetite for glamorous roomsbrimming with the latest furnishings, appliances and colorschemes.
- Court papers: Stadium authority, universities among victims of Murray Insurance theft and fraud Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:12AMMount Airy Casino Resort, the Lackawanna County Multi-Purpose Stadium Authority, local construction contractors, local and out-of-state colleges and other entities were victims of the more than $7.5 million theft and fraud case involving longtime local i
- Piscataquis panel weighs salt-sand storage liability Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:59PMThe Piscataquis County commissioners focused their attention Tuesday on two issues involving the storage of salt and sand.
- Metrolink: $200 million to settle LA rail disaster Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 6:29PMMetrolink and one of its contractors have agreed to pay the maximum $200 million in liability to survivors and victims of a horrific 2008 Chatsworth crash that killed 25 people and injured 102 others.
- Anonymous phone call leads to delays Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:24PMA letter dated Feb. 11, 2010, was received by Bob English, chairman of the Polk County Board of County Commissioners. It came from James D. McKay, Regional Inspector General for Audit for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Atlanta. The letter states that “In response to a confidential complaint, the Office of the Inspector General has selected the Polk county Neighborhood ...
- New CNA Select Risk Insurance Program Targets Public Entities in West and Midwest Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:21PMCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Breckenridge Insurance Services LLC was selected as the Program Administrator for CNA Select Risk’s Public Entity program in 16 western and midwestern states. This program offers small and medium sized cities, towns, villages, counties and other special districts liability coverage for law enforcement officers and public officials. It also offers general liability ...
- New CNA Select Risk Insurance Program Targets Public Entities in West and Midwest Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:15PMCHICAGO----Breckenridge Insurance Services LLC was selected as the Program Administrator for CNA Select Risk’s Public Entity program in 16 western and midwestern states.
- What is Nuclear Liability Bill? Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:38AMHere are some questions and answers on the nuclear commerce liability bill.
- I- 35W bridge victims to get $52 million Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:08AMMINNEAPOLIS — An engineering firm hired to evaluate the Interstate 35W bridge before it collapsed in 2007 has agreed to pay $52.4 million to more than 130 people affected by the tragedy, attorneys announced Monday. The settlement with URS Corp. was
- Don’t Cancel your Insurance Policies due to Recession Warning Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:01AMCommercial insurance broker, aba Group, is warning businesses to avoid the temptation to cancel insurance policies due to the recession.
- Engineering firm to pay $52.4M in I-35W settlement Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:14PMBy: Elizabeth Dunbar and Tim Nelson, Minnesota Public Radio News Minneapolis — An engineering firm hired to evaluate the Interstate 35W bridge before it collapsed in 2007 has agreed to pay $52.4 million to more than 130 people affected by the tragedy, attorneys announced Monday. The settlement with URS Corp. was the final lawsuit the bridge victims and their families had pending. They will take ...
- Engineering firm to pay $52.4M in bridge collapse Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:40AMMore than 100 victims and their family members have reached a settlement agreement with an engineering contractor over the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in 2007. Above, Anne Engebretsen Burke talks about her mother who died in the disaster.
- Beazley Expands Environmental Liability Team Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:33AMAppointment of Nicholas Pearson in Philadelphia and James Wilkins in AtlantaFARMINGTON, Conn., Aug. ...
- Council to discuss police, fire overtime, deer hunting Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:09AMZANESVILLE -- Police and fire overtime issues will be discussed by City Council members, as a Public Safety Committee meeting will take place at 6 p.m. today preceding the regular council meeting at 7 p.m.
- News in brief Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:40AMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
- Ex-NBA, MSU star Jay Vincent charged in jobs scam Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:45AM(AP) DETROIT - Ex-NBA player and Michigan State star Jay Vincent has been indicted for an Internet employment scam that bilked about 20,000 jobseekers out of about $2 million, the U.S. Attorney’s office said Thursday.
- Parliament panel suggests tougher nuclear liability bill Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:53AMParliament panel suggests tougher nuclear liability billParliament panel suggests tougher nuclear liability bill
- Panel suggests tougher nuclear liability bill Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:39AMPanel suggests tougher nuclear liability billPanel suggests tougher nuclear liability bill
- Resident wants state building codes enforced Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:24AMA Fayette County resident is asking the county to enforce State of Iowa building codes. John Steil, rural Oelwein, told supervisors, “Bremer and Blackhawk counties are enforcing building codes with building inspections. Fayette County has no building inspections, it’s buyer beware.”
- New Laws Effective January 1, 2010 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 10:18PMThe following legislation will take effect beginning Jan. 1, 2010.
- India panel to suggest tougher nuclear liability bill Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:28PMNEW DELHI (Reuters)—An Indian parliamentary panel on Wednesday will recommend changes to a bill aimed at opening up a $150 billion nuclear power market, including more compensation for accidents and extending liability to private suppliers.
- Port Arthur: Still $1.8 million to trim Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 4:57PMPORT ARTHUR — The possibility of raising the tax rate in Port Arthur was not entertained last week, however the idea of realigning and eliminating some positions was considered as officials continued to drill down an estimated $1.8 shortfall.
- Authorities warn seniors of scams, tell how to avoid them Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:27AMPhoto for the Record Gazette by Annette Tringham Sgt. Alex Diaz of Banning police and Angela Rosato from the County of Riverside Adult Protective Services Division conducted the meeting to talk about scams with about 50 seniors recently.
- Martin, St. Lucie public records: Aug. 16 Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 2:35PMPublic records for Martin and St. Lucie counties for the week of Aug. 16.
- Desperate govt forced to amend Nuclear Bill? Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:01PMThe government is going all out to get the Civil Nuclear Liability Bill passed in Parliament, even if it means making changes to the
- HSE Integrated Ltd. - Second Quarter and Six Month Operating Margins Increase & Losses Decline Despite Lower Revenue Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 7:13PMHSE Integrated Ltd. announces its financial results for the three month and six month reporting periods ended June 30, 2010. Operating margins increased and losses decreased for both periods despite a decline in revenue in 2010 compared to the same periods in 2009.
- Employee or Independent Contractor: Watch Your Classifications Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:40PMCompliance with the rules governing worker classifications can save you a lot of trouble down the road.
- NAAC details contractor charges for 2010/11 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:06AMThe National Association of Agricultural Contractors has published its list of contractor charges for 2010/11.
- Anderson Energy Announces 2010 Second Quarter Results Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:39AMCALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Aug. 12, 2010) - Anderson Energy Ltd. ("Anderson Energy" or the "Company") (TSX:AXL) is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. H
- Anderson Energy Announces 2010 Second Quarter Results Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:30AMCALGARY, ALBERTA-- - Anderson Energy Ltd. is pleased to announce its operating and financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.
- Contractor charges - what to pay the professionals in 2010-11 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 6:51AMWhile most prices have held from last year, many are equally not keeping pace with the relevant input costs. In theory, as fuel has doubled over the last five years, our prices should have followed a similar trend. Needless to say, we are still way off target.
- Command Center Announces Profitable Second Quarter Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 7:12AMPOST FALLS, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Command Center revenue up 54%. $1.31 million quarterly operating profit.
