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Texas Trial Lawyers, Once a Democratic Force, Regain Clout in GOP
When Armin Mizani won the GOP primary for a north Texas House district in March, warning bells went off in certain Republican circles. It’s not his political ideology. Mizani is a die-hard conservative who, as mayor of Keller, proudly partnered …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 4:49 PM |
Washington University in St. Louis Sued for Retaliation
Washington University in St. Louis is being sued for allegedly violating federal law by firing an employee in retaliation for her opposition to race discrimination and filing a discrimination charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 4:31 PM |
People Moves: IMA Expands Private Equity and M&A Practice
IMA Financial Group announced the addition of seven new hires to its Private Equity and M&A Practice. The hires represent the latest investment in a practice that has become one of IMA’s fastest-growing specialty practices. Less than five years after …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 4:18 PM |
People Moves: Lockton Names Knop as Yacht Practice Leader
Lockton announced the appointment of Tom Knop as Yacht Practice Leader for Lockton Private Risk Solutions. Knop’s appointment strengthens the firm’s private yacht and recreational marine capabilities and reinforces Lockton’s commitment to providing tailored, expert-driven solutions for high-net-worth individuals and …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 4:13 PM |
Georgia Woman Says She Was Misdiagnosed, Had Hysterectomy Due to Labeling Error
An Atlanta-area woman alleges that she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer and underwent an unneeded hysterectomy because of a labeling error. Cassandra Barksdale and her attorneys filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kaiser Permanente alleging the mix-up led to the surgery …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 4:11 PM |
Sunstar Acquires Minnesota’s RJR Faribo Insurance Agency
Sunstar Insurance Group announced it has acquired RJR Faribo Insurance Agency, an independent agency serving clients in Minnesota. he collaboration marks Sunstar’s entry into Minnesota and strengthens the firm’s growing Midwest presence. With locations in Eden Prairie and Faribault, RJR …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 4:09 PM |
Oakbridge Teams Up with Valentine Agency in Memphis
Oakbridge Insurance, ranked as one of the 50 largest independent U.S. brokerages, has signed an agreement with Valentine Insurance in Memphis, the firms announced. The deal is a strategic partnership/joint venture, not a true acquisition. The Memphis agency will be …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 3:37 PM |
AI Giants Are Quiet on Climate in Sign of Post-ESG Wall Street
In a few short years, US artificial intelligence startups have grown into some of the most powerful and influential businesses in the world, reaching near-trillion-dollar valuations. As two of them, Anthropic and OpenAI, prepare for initial public offerings, there’s a …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 3:34 PM |
Brown & Brown EVP and Retail Head Steps Down With $2.5M Severance Pay
Brown & Brown’s executive vice president and grandson of the brokerage’s founder has resigned, marking another turning point in what may prove to be one of the most turbulent periods in the 87-year-old company’s history. P. Barrett Brown, younger brother …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 3:16 PM |
Heatwaves Could Cost France €10 Billion-€15 Billion, Environment Minister Says
The heatwaves that have hit France in recent months could result in €10 billion to €15 billion ($17 billion) in direct and indirect costs, French environment minister Monique Barbut said on Wednesday. Barbut cited estimates from France’s national statistics agency, …
POSTED AUGUST 12, 2026 2:46 PM |
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