With real-time monitors, scientists have linked a swarm of small earthquakes west of Fort Worth, Texas, to nearby natural gas wells and wastewater injection. In 84 days from November 2013 to January 2014, the area around Azle, Texas, shook with … The post Study Links Swarm of Texas Quakes to Natural Gas Drilling appeared first…

The inspector general of the New York Police Department is suggesting the NYPD track data on lawsuits filed against officers to improve officer performance and identify trends of police misconduct. The IG issued a report Tuesday. In the past five … The post Inspector General Suggests New York Police Track Lawsuit Data appeared first on…

A measure to reinstate limits on lawsuit awards for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases is heading to Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s desk three years after the state Supreme Court overturned lower caps. The Missouri House voted 125-27 to … The post Missouri Lawmakers Pass Bill to Reinstate Malpractice Award Caps appeared first on…

Five years after the worst U.S. offshore oil spill, the industry is working on drilling even further into the risky depths beneath the Gulf of Mexico to tap massive deposits once thought unreachable. But critics say energy companies haven’t developed … The post State of Deepwater Drilling Safety 5 Years After Gulf Oil Spill appeared…

Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood has sued State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. for allegedly shifting hundreds of millions of dollars in Hurricane Katrina wind claims to the state by mislabeling them flood claims. The suit, filed in the Circuit … The post Mississippi AG Sues State Farm, Alleges Katrina Claims Fraud appeared first on…

The National Football League won final court approval of a $765 million settlement of ex-player head-injury claims, overriding criticism that the money still falls short and the deal terms are unfair. The decision ends almost two years of negotiations over … The post NFL Wins Court Approval for Concussion Settlement appeared first on Claims Journal.…

Two New Jersey towns will share $7.5 million in federal grants to fund the acquisition and demolition of homes in flood-prone areas. Woodbridge will receive more than $3.8 million to buy and demolish 98 homes and Manville will receive $3.7 … The post New Jersey Towns to Share $7.5M for Flood Buyouts appeared first on…

Country music star Willie Nelson announced plans Monday to roll out his own brand of marijuana, capitalizing on his association with pot and the unofficial stoner holiday, 4/20. The move makes the 81-year-old “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When … The post Willie Nelson becomes latest celebrity in marijuana business appeared first on Claims…

An emergency order requiring trains hauling crude oil and other flammable liquids to slow down as they pass through urban areas and a series of other steps to improve the safety were announced Friday by the Department of Transportation. The … The post Transportation Officials Issue Emergency Oil Train Safety Measures appeared first on Claims…

This winter’s series of heavy snowfalls put a $9.2 million hurt on the state’s annual snow removal budget and led to a raid on the fund that pays for road and bridge repair and maintenance, according to figures compiled by … The post Series of Snowstorms Raised New Hampshire Costs by $9M appeared first on…