Monthly Archives: August 2011

Polsinelli Shughart Picks Up 13-Lawyer Denver Firm

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

August 30, 2011 7:20 PM Polsinelli Shughart Picks Up 13-Lawyer Denver Firm Posted by Brian Baxter Polsinelli Shughart is increasing its presence in the Denver market by acquiring 13-lawyer boutique Hensley Kim, the firms announced Tuesday. The pickup positions Polsinelli Shugart, … Continue reading →

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Boies Schiller Defending Lawyer Lanny Davis in 3M Extortion Suit

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

August 30, 2011 7:28 PM Boies Schiller Defending Lawyer Lanny Davis in 3M Extortion Suit Posted by Tom Huddleston Jr. Lanny Davis, a high profile lawyer and lobbyist, is facing a law suit filed against him by 3M that alleges … Continue reading →

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Florida Targets Check Cashing Firms for Aiding Workers’ Comp Fraud

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

Florida officials, law enforcement officers and trade groups are lining up in an effort to stop checking cashing companies from facilitating workers’ compensation fraud in the construction industry. Headed up by Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, officials held the first … Continue reading →

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S&P Sees Limited Impact on Insurers from Irene

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

Standard Poor’s Ratings Services said it expects a somewhat limited impact from Hurricane Irene on U.S. property/casualty insurers and global reinsurers, based on preliminary insured loss estimates. “We do not believe that the magnitude of this event is such that … Continue reading →

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Main Street Group Promotes 3 Officers

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

The Main Street America Group has promoted three officers. The Jacksonville, Florida-based company has tapped Steve Peeters to serve as the company’s chief operating officer. In that capacity, he will oversee the company’s commercial, personal, and bond and reinsurance product … Continue reading →

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Swiss Re Sigma Study Examines Government/Private Sector Coverage

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor

Swiss Re’s latest sigma study  - “State involvement in private insurance” – examines the increasing symbiosis between governments and the private insurance sector. The report notes that “more and more governments are leveraging private insurance skills and the growing capacity … Continue reading →

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Former Giants employee charged with embezzlement (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

SAN FRANCISCO – A former payroll manager for the San Francisco Giants has been arrested on federal charges associated with embezzling more than $1.5 million from the baseball club’s employees, including players, and using the money for fancy cars and … Continue reading →

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Sabathia finally solves Red Sox and Yankees win (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BOSTON – CC Sabathia finally snapped out of his Red Sox funk, and it took an extra effort to do it. The big Yankees left-hander struck out 10 on Tuesday night, throwing a season-high 128 pitches in six innings to … Continue reading →

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Burke’s exit clouds his future (Politico)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

Dennis Burke, one of Arizona’s most prominent and well-connected Democratic political figures, abruptly resigned as the state’s top federal prosecutor Tuesday, stirring doubts about earlier expectations that he might mount a bid for governor, attorney general or U.S. senator. Burke … Continue reading →

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US wants Libyan review of Lockerbie bomber case (AP)

Written on August 30, 2011 by Editor - Political News

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration has asked Libya’s opposition to review the case of the ailing former Libyan intelligence agent convicted of the Lockerbie bombing who has been living in Tripoli since his release from a Scottish prison two years … Continue reading →

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