When BASF SE acquired Engelhard Corp. nine years ago for $5 billion, executives unknowingly inherited a ticking legal time bomb. It all began decades ago over the seemingly mundane industrial product talc, used in everything from wallboards to handling auto … The post Huge Potential Liability Emerges Years After BASF Acquired Engelhard appeared first on…

Ten years after back-to-back storms Katrina and Rita galvanized plans for a Lake Charles museum focused on hurricanes, supporters have secured about $42 million in pledges to build it. The Advocate reports the supports are now focused on closing a … The post Louisiana Hurricane Museum Fundraising Continues appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

Contrary to popular belief, the worst injuries baseball catchers face on the field come from errant bats and foul balls, not home-plate collisions with base runners, according to findings of a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University … The post Bats and Balls Cause the Worst Injuries to Major League Catchers appeared…

According to the latest iteration of the Semi-Annual U.S. Insurance Labor Outlook Study conducted by The Jacobson Group and Ward Group, 65 percent of companies polled intend to increase staff in 2015. This is the second highest rate in the … The post Insurance Industry Labor Study Reveals Continued Focus on Hiring appeared first on…

A new but controversial study asks if an end is coming to the busy Atlantic hurricane seasons of recent decades. The Atlantic looks like it is entering in to a new quieter cycle of storm activity, like in the 1970s … The post Study Ponders Whether There Will be Fewer, Weaker Atlantic Hurricanes in the…

Playing deejay with voice commands will get easier for more Americans this fall as some best-selling cars get updated with software that integrates smartphones into the dashboard. With the 2016 model year, Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto will turn … The post Apple, Google Add to Smart Dashboard Auto Technology appeared first on Claims…

A spot on a corporate board can be a plum post. It means compensation, usually stock, and often cash. Other perks include invaluable connections to fellow board members and executives, along with a profile boost in one’s given industry. But … The post More Corporate Board Candidates Decline Job Due to Risks appeared first on…

Amtrak passenger service that runs on tracks owned by freight rail companies may be curtailed unless Congress extends a Dec. 31 deadline to implement a safety system that was mandated seven years ago. December 2018 would be “more realistic” for … The post Amtrak Service Could be Disrupted if Required Safety System Not Installed by…

Booster seat-aged children are twice as likely to suffer serious injury or death in a car crash than younger children but a new study shows they may be less likely to have car seats inspected for proper use. Less than … The post Car Seat Safety Lacking for Older Kids appeared first on Claims Journal.…

Attorneys for BP told a federal appeals court last week that the company should be able to seek restitution of some of the money it paid in economic damage claims to businesses and individuals under a settlement arising from the … The post BP Wants Restitution on Some Gulf Oil Spill Business Claims appeared first…