Archive for May 2015

3 Key Steps to a Culture That Drives Success By: Crystal Spraggins, Omnia The research is clear. Companies that manage their cultures are more profitable than those that don’t. “Managing Cultural Change to Drive Productivity and Profit,” a publication of the independent audit, tax, and advisory firm Grant Thornton, states: “Companies are beginning to realize…

Fast-food restaurant Lee’s Sandwiches has recalled 213,000 pounds of meat because it bore unauthorized United States Department of Agriculture marks of inspection, despite having not been inspected properly. The Orange County Register reported that chicken, beef and pork products were … The article California Sandwich Maker Recalls 213,000 Pounds of Meat appeared first on Insurance…

A former Rio Rancho, N.M. teacher says in a lawsuit that she was fired as a result of her involvement with a union and her outspoken criticism of school district officials. The Albuquerque Journal reported that school officials countered that … The article Former New Mexico Teacher Files Suit Over Her 2012 Firing appeared first…

A Casper, Wyo. couple is suing a local vapor cigarette company, saying the battery in one of the devices exploded and caused injuries. The lawsuit filed by Joshua and Allison Seel says Joshua suffered burns to his leg and genitals … The article Wyoming Couple Sues Vapor Cigarette Dealer Over Injuries appeared first on Insurance…

The head of Wall Street’s self-regulator criticized the Obama administration’s effort to impose stricter standards on brokers who manage retirement accounts, saying the rule would make it difficult for smaller investors to get advice. In a speech Wednesday, Financial Industry … The article Wall Street Doesn’t Like Obama Plan on Retirement Brokers’ Fiduciary Duty appeared…

Google Inc. will begin testing self-driving cars of its own design on public roads this summer, but they will have steering wheels and brakes, which is not what the company described a year ago. Engineers will operate 25 prototype vehicles, … The article Google Driverless Test Cars to Have Steering Wheels, Brakes appeared first on…

Massive storm systems that pushed through the South Central United States and northern Mexico over the Memorial Day weekend have left behind a path of devastation and destruction. A tornado raged through a Mexico border city shortly after daybreak on … The article Deadly Storms Leave Devastation Behind in South Central States appeared first on…

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center has added Courtney Pino as a commercial insurance broker/producer and has moved into its new Reno, Nev. offices. Pino will be responsible for new business development and the design and management of insurance and risk management … The article EPIC Adds Pino as Producer in Nevada, Opens New Office appeared first…

The Texas Senate has voted to bar law enforcement from giving the media the names of people involved in traffic accidents. The move came on a bill to protect accident victims from being harassed by lawyers seeking to file lawsuits. … The article Texas Bill Limiting Accident Report Info Advances appeared first on Insurance Journal.…