Shopping thrift stores, flea markets and estate sales can be overwhelming. With the sheer volume of stuff, how do you know where to start? How do you spot gems amid all the junk? As a professional reseller who has been combing through thrift stores for the better part of 30 years, I can help. If … Read more
According to information given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an air bag can inflate in less than 1/20 of a second. Between 1987 and 2017, these bags saved more than 50,000 lives. But what if your airbags don’t deploy during a traffic accident? If your airbags failed to function during an accident, you … Read more
Thug Life: Donald Trump looks to the rap world for legal counsel. Night Of 1000 Laughs: Trump’s various lawyers had a comical evening. Taking Judicial Notice: Florida is the upside down from Stranger Things. It’s official now. Driverless Legal Counsel: Does Tesla even have an acting GC anymore? Hot Hot Hot: The Miami market that … Read more
Embedded insurance is currently a red-hot topic in the industry. It has permeated many of our recent conversations as clients evaluate how embedded currently impacts—or could impact—their distribution plans. The sense of urgency is compounded by disruptor companies like Tesla throwing their hat, in a meaningful way, into the insurance ring. Some recent perspectives on … Read more
Some experts suggest, however, that the trend may only be short-term. Analysis of recent US visa data by the Wall Street Journal found that the country issued 31,055 academic visas to Chinese nationals, down from 64,261 for the same period in 2019. Prior to the covid-19 pandemic, China was the biggest sender of students to … Read more
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a favorite among cash flow-seeking investors. By law, REITs must return 90% of their operating earnings back to shareholders in the form of dividends. While this similarity makes REITs look like cookie-cutter investments, they are anything but. Let’s run through the several different types of mortgage REIT investments: Agency … Read more
If you are considering filing a personal injury claim, you may be wondering how much goes in your pocket if the case settles. Typically, the answer depends on how much was spent to get to a settlement in your case. Costs related to your claim include attorney’s fees, case costs, medical liens and expenses. These … Read more
Home Daily News Second mistrial in murder case declared after… Criminal Justice Second mistrial in murder case declared after prosecutor mistakenly texts judge By Amanda Robert August 19, 2022, 2:31 pm CDT Image from Shutterstock. A mistrial has been declared in a case involving a man charged with killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son—after a prosecutor … Read more
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 18, 2022 – Allstate’s commitment to purpose-driven leadership supports the continued focus on improving auto insurance margins while executing its Transformative Growth strategy. Glenn Shapiro, who has successfully led the Property-Liability businesses since 2018, has decided to retire, having led the initiation of Transformative Growth and rapidly adapted to the impacts of … Read more
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Employers that use Skillsoft and Coursera will now have access to both providers through a single platform, the companies announced Aug. 10. The move, which brings Coursera offerings into a Skillsoft platform, was a response … Read more