The courthouse in Tampa, Fla., may be a little crowded as a crush of potential jurors are expected for three major trials starting at the same time. The Tampa Bay Times reports the jury services office mailed out 3,300 jury …
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation prohibiting novice drivers from using a cellphone while behind the wheel. The bill applies to holders of Level 1 licenses, who must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or another driver at least …
The board of medical malpractice insurer, Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT), has voted to dedicate $30 million to the Trust Rewards Program for 2013, which rewards policyholders for their loyalty, TMLT announced. With $100 million already allocated to the program …
A former Prairieville, La., resident is accused of stealing more than $215,000 from workers’ compensation cases and a service firm that managed those cases for insurance companies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cam T. Le said in a court filing that Cynthia …
Times Square will be getting security barriers intended to prevent terrorists and vehicles from entering its pedestrian plazas. The installation of stainless-steel bollards and granite barriers was approved by New York City’s Design Commission last week. They’re meant to keep …
Police say a man posing as a fire inspector has been arrested for robberies at cultural institutions in downtown Philadelphia. Investigators say 26-year-old Christopher Kieter was arrested after he signed his own name when checking into security desks at two …
Some prosecutors and politicians are calling for changes in Pennsylvania laws that they say may be encouraging drivers to flee the scene of an accident if they have been drinking. Under current law, they say, people convicted of driving under …
Safer roads and more traffic enforcement have helped reduce traffic fatalities in Utah to their lowest level in more than 50 years. The Utah Department of Transportation said traffic accidents claimed 215 lives last year, a 12-percent drop over 2011 …
Minneapolis officials plan to hold hearings this month on so-called “pedal pubs.” Those are the bars on wheels that are driven down the street powered by pedaling beer drinkers. The state prohibits having open alcohol contained in vehicles. But four …
An insurance settlement dispute is delaying the rebuilding of a Roman Catholic school in Springfield, Mass., that was damaged by a tornado in June 2011. The Republican of Springfield reports the Diocese of Springfield and its insurance company, Catholic Mutual …