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Published on 06:49 GMT

Illinois Governor Signs Law Establishing Right to Appraisal for Automobile Insurance Policies

Governor JB Pritzker signed Illinois House Bill 4160 — Right to Appraisal into law, according to a news release from the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois. Beginning July 1, 2027, automobile insurance policies issued, renewed, or …

Source: FenderBender - Pending
Published on 00:25 GMT

AG Clark sues over effort to undermine Affordable Care Act protections

Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging a new federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and will make health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain. …

Source: Insurancenewsnet - Pending
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s demand for states to turn over records containing the sensitive personal information of …

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Published on Aug 13, 2026

The new Workforce Pell Grant program started July 1, but it'll be months before Illinois students can take advantage

Federal Pell Grants provide financial aid for low-income college students. Now, for the first time, students in short-term vocational programs can be eligible for federal financial aid, through new Workforce Pell Grants. To qualify, occupations have to be …

Source: Northern Public Radio WNIJ - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Illinois Puts the Brakes on Unchecked Home, Auto Insurance Rate Hikes | Insurify

Illinois homeowners and drivers will soon receive more warning before a large insurance increase — and, for the first time, state regulators will be able to challenge rates they determine are excessive or unfair. Gov. JB Pritzker signed two bills in August …

Source: Barron News Shield - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Illinois Enacts Comprehensive Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loan Consumer Protection Act

INTRODUCTION Illinois’s new Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loan Consumer Protection Act (the “Act”), enacted on June 26, 2026, establishes a comprehensive framework regulating the buy-now-pay-later (“BNPL”) lending market through a new licensing framework, consumer …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Illinois governor signs right to appraisal bill, AASPI calls it ‘major legislative victory’

Illinois governor signs right to appraisal bill, AASPI calls it ‘major legislative victory’ By Lurah Lowery on August 13, 2026 Insurance | Legal The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASPI) is celebrating what it calls “a major …

Source: Repairer Driven News - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

EPA Punts Microplastics Monitoring as Scientists Warn of Health Impacts

Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. If you’ve ever looked at a disposable bottle of water with suspicion before tossing it into a bin, you’re …

Source: Truthout - Left-wing
Published on Aug 13, 2026

AI Giants Push Openness as Safety Fears Grow: Three Pioneers Challenge Closed Models

Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize for his foundational work on neural networks. Fei-Fei Li built computer vision systems that taught machines to see. Andrew Ng popularized online AI education through Coursera. On a single stage at the Ai4 conference this …

Source: WebProNews - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Illinois law first in region to designate industrial plastic pellets as pollution

Updated Aug. 12, 2026, 9:11 a.m. ET Chicago — Illinois is requiring polluters to begin reporting spills of industrial plastic pellets known as nurdles, a growing source of contamination in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. Companies that …

Source: The Detroit News - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Advocates for people with disabilities fear potential 'devastating' consequences of new DOJ position

Rickielee Benecke of Bloomington said she knows what it's like to make difficult decisions about institutionalizing a family member. Benecke said a few years ago, she decided to move her mother into a nursing home. Benecke is the executive director of …

Source: WGLT - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
Published on 01:59 GMT

Walmart Recalls Marketside-Brand Product in 29 States

Walmart shared a recall update Thursday after the Food and Drug Administration announced the withdrawal from market of a Marketside house-brand product that had been distributed “exclusively to select Walmart stores” in the following states: Arkansas, …

Source: The Healthy - Pending
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Illinois law is the first in the Great Lakes region to designate industrial plastic pellets as pollution

Illinois is requiring polluters to begin reporting spills of industrial plastic pellets known as nurdles, a growing source of contamination in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. Companies that manufacture, use or transport nurdles also must …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Quartz Countertops Have Sickened 592 Workers, Killed 31: Now Congress May Block Their Lawsuits

The kitchen material now installed in the majority of new American homes has caused an incurable, often fatal lung disease in at least 592 workers in California alone — and a bill moving through Congress would make it nearly impossible for those workers, …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Is cyclosporiasis still in Tallahassee? Cases rise in Florida

Aug. 13, 2026, 10:05 a.m. ET Cases of the stomach parasite cyclosporiasis are increasing in Florida and nationwide. The CDC has reported over 13,000 confirmed cases across 47 states, with two deaths in Michigan. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramping, …

Source: Tallahassee Democrat - Florida - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2026

State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update - Summer 2026

State Watch: Consumer Protection Enforcement Update Alaska Alaska's Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Banking and Securities, entered into a settlement with a Missouri mortgage lender over the allegedly unlicensed …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Watchdog urges Illinois customers to act as Ameren's $2.8 billion grid plan faces scrutiny

Another point of contention is the use of so-called "reconciliation" cases. by Vivian TranAugust 10, 2026 A major utility spending plan in Illinois is drawing pushback, with consumer advocates warning that customers could be left paying for …

Source: The Cool Down - Oregon - Center-left
Published on Aug 11, 2026

Illinois governor’s race: JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey spar over Trump tariffs, farm economy at ag forum

SHIRLEY, Ill. — Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican opponent in the governor’s race, Darren Bailey, sought to woo Illinois’ agriculture industry Monday, with Bailey, a veteran farmer, accusing the two-term Democrat of hating President Donald …

Source: Chicago Tribune - Illinois - Center-right
Published on Aug 13, 2026

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 11:26 a.m. EDT

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois A Powerball ticket sold in western Illinois has won a $1 billion jackpot. Lottery officials say the ticket that won the jackpot on Wednesday night was purchased at a Hy-Vee gas station in …

Source: Antigo Daily Journal - Wisconsin - Pending

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 06:51 GMT

Vithy Advances Industrial Safety with Reliable Bag Filter Solutions as a Leading China Supplier

JINSHAN, SHANGHAI, CHINA, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shanghai Vithy Filter System Co., Ltd (Vithy) recognizes that global industrial sectors face growing pressure to enhance operational safety and environmental compliance; in response …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 06:31 GMT

CONSUMERS REMINDED TO REVIEW INSURANCE POLICIES AHEAD OF INCLEMENT WEATHER

HONOLULU — With the first of two approaching Pacific weather systems possibly causing heavy rain and flooding over the weekend, the Hawaiʻi Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) Insurance Division is encouraging residents to take steps now to …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 07:36 GMT

NOXCAT Outlines Consumer-First Vision for Web3 at Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOXCAT participated in Malaysia Blockchain Week 2026 (MYBW 2026), held on July 29–30 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, joining builders, institutions, investors, infrastructure providers and …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Texas Mandatory Right to Appraisal Is Only as Strong as the Rules That Govern It, Says Consumer Advocate

Right to Appraisal law offers major consumer protections, but rules determine whether it delivers the indemnification legislators intended and insureds deserve. FORT WORTH, TX, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas has taken …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

King of Mattresses Wins 2026 Consumer Choice Award, Redefining Sleep Solutions in Vancouver

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that King of Mattresses has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Mattresses category for Vancouver. This recognition …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Shawn's Property Management celebrates 25 years of serving Regina with 10th Consumer Choice Award

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Shawn's Property Management Ltd. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Property Management category. The …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

MKS Financial Services Celebrates 15 Years of Helping Regina Families Plan for the Future With Consumer Choice Award

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that MKS Financial Services Inc. has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Financial Planning category. The …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 21:45 GMT

World Pet Association Launches petLENS to Deliver Continuous Pet Industry Intelligence

Developed with BSM Partners, petLENS gives the pet industry ongoing access to consumer research and expert analysis to guide decisions throughout the year LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Pet Association …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 22:09 GMT

$88 Million Verdict in First Federal Covidien Hernia Mesh Bellwether Trial

Highest Compensatory Mesh Verdict in United States History PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Editor's Note: Levin Papantonio can now provide members of the media with trial exhibits and documents that were …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 21:58 GMT

Phio Pharmaceuticals Secures U.S. Notice of Allowance for INTASYL Compound PH-894 Targeting BRD4 Protein

PH-894 protection for chemical structure, genetic sequencing and broad application for proliferative and infectious diseases in U.S. Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:PHIO) KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 19:23 GMT

TWO HILL FARRER & BURRILL PARTNERS NAMED TOP REAL ESTATE LAWYERS FOR 2026 BY LAWDRAGON

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners Stacey Sullivan and Brian Weinhart have been named to the 2026 edition of Lawdragon's "500 Leading Real …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 18:08 GMT

Armada Law Injury Attorneys Named Fastest-Growing Law Firm in South Carolina on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List

Greenville personal injury firm ranks #651 nationally across all categories, #13 among legal companies across the country, and #1 law firm in South Carolina. GREENVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Armada Law Injury …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 17:27 GMT

BJRC Recruiting Releases 2026 Legal and Finance Compensation Guide for Canadian Employers

The free guide sets out projected starting salaries for Executive, Finance & Accounting, and Legal & Compliance roles, informed by thousands of job placements. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BJRC …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 17:01 GMT

California's New 3-Day Used Car Return Law Puts Vehicle Condition Documentation in the Spotlight

California's SB 766 adds a 3-day cancellation right for qualifying used vehicles, putting greater focus on vehicle condition records. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new California law taking effect October …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:56 GMT

Janet Walker, in Commemoration of National Wellness Month, Details Her Personal Story of Survival in 'Unholy Alliances'

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Janet Walker, author, screenwriter, and publisher of Haute-Lifestyle.com, in commemoration of National Wellness Month, details her survival story in the nonfiction narrative memoir “ …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:27 GMT

SeeResponse Launches Signal-Based Outbound Service That Times B2B Outreach to Real Buying Triggers

Instead of static cold lists, the service watches for live signals such as hiring activity, team expansion, and leadership changes. WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SeeResponse, a B2B growth marketing …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:03 GMT

SKLAR KIRSH PARTNERS ANDREW KIRSH AND KATY CONROY TOP REAL ESTATE LAWYERS FOR 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California-based law firm Sklar Kirsh LLP announced today that Partners Andrew Kirsh and Katy Conroy have been named to the 2026 edition of Lawdragon's "500 Leading Real …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

ExpertPages® Releases New Data on AI Adoption in Litigation: 35% of Expert Witnesses Now Using Generative AI Tools

Follow-Up to the 2026 Top Line Report Reveals How AI is Driving Productivity, Despite High Concerns Over "Hallucinations" SAUSALITO, CT, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following its recent release highlighting …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:40 GMT

Senior Justice Law Firm Celebrates 10 Years with New Headquarters and 'Senior Justice Law Firm Tower' in Boca Raton

The largest elder abuse law firm in the United States marks a decade of growth with an expanded Boca Raton headquarters and nationwide reach. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior Justice Law Firm, the …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

MICHIGAN SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWYERS FILES SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWSUIT AGAINST DR. OUMAIR AEJAZ AND METRO DETROIT HOSPITAL

Lawsuit Alleges Plaintiff, Jane Doe, Was Sexually Assaulted By Doctor At Metro Detroit-Area Hospital Where She Was Admitted As Patient FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michigan Sexual Assault Lawyers …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:20 GMT

Prosperity for US Foundation Releases White Paper on Direct Democracy and Citizen Petition Rights

“The Battle for Direct Democracy in America” Calls for Stronger Citizen Petition Rights and Modernized Digital Signatures WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US Foundation, a national …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:14 GMT

Gary Gottlieb Named Among Toronto’s Top 3 Divorce Lawyers for 2026

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toronto family lawyer Gary Gottlieb has been ranked No. 3 among Toronto’s top-rated divorce lawyers for 2026 in a list published by FamilyLLB, a Canadian publication focused on …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:03 GMT

Main Street Economics Warns National Debt Will Hit $40 Trillion This Week

Les Rubin: “We Are Spending Our Way Toward Financial Ruin” WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States is on the verge of another staggering fiscal milestone, with the national debt now above $39.93 …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

IronOrbit Named a Visionary in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service

ANAHEIM HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IronOrbit, a specialized cloud service provider of AI-ready Desktop as a Service (DaaS) and managed IT solutions, announces that it has been recognized in the 2026 Gartner® …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:39 GMT

Haywood Hunt & Associates Welcomes Gary Askin as Senior Advisor for Fraud Risk, Intelligence & Strategic Investigations

Former Waterloo Regional Police Superintendent and senior fraud executive brings over four decades of investigative, intelligence and leadership experience. TORONTO, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haywood Hunt & Associates Inc …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:12 GMT

Complete Care Announces Shelby Reid as Chief Executive Officer, Advancing Patient-Centered Healthcare

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Complete Care has announced the appointment of Shelby Reid as chief executive officer, promoting the longtime executive after 17 years of leadership and service with the …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Resolve Legal Group Receives 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Its Client-Centred Approach to Family Law

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Resolve Legal Group has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Lawyer – Family Law category for Southern Alberta. …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 13:05 GMT

Burrow & Associates Brings Whole-Recovery Conversations to Georgia Families Through Crashes, Claims & Clarity

Ongoing podcast examines the medical, emotional, financial and legal questions that can arise long after an accident. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An accident may last only seconds, but its aftermath can …

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