A lawsuit alleges Alliant conspired with Gallagher's former employees to steal confidential information and trade secrets.

For the first time, an appeals court has subjected the online retail giant to strict liability for the products it sells but does not make.

Cal Fire spokesman Steve Kaufmann said lightning was responsible for about 585 fires in the past week.

Tropical Storm Marco will make landfall today, with the larger and deadlier Laura closely following its tracks.