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News for June 2007
June 29, 2007
- N.Y. Court Rules Drunk Driving Does Not Include Using Inhalants with Alcohol
- Maine Gov. Baldacci Signs Bill Allowing Dirigo to Self-Insure
- New Jersey Drivers Think They're Better Than New York Drivers
- Merchants Preferred Debuts in N.H.
- Agent Pleads Guilty in Maryland Auto Fund Fraud, AG Reports
- Best Downgrades Teachers Auto; Affirms High Point Group Ratings
- Northeast Bank Acquires Maine's Russell Agency
- Levine Joins Beecher Carlson Risk Management Practice in Conn.
June 28, 2007
- N.H. Gov. Lynch Undecided Over Civil Damages Bill Opposed by Insurers
- Passengers Have Duty to Aid Crash Victims, N.J. Court Rules
- Pa. Hospitals Report Surgery Errors Caught Every Day But Many Occur
- Mistrial Declared in Va. Man's Sex Abuse Claim Against Vt. Diocese
- Pa. Senate Panel Backs Ban on Municipal Fees
- FEMA Gets 16,000 Aid Requests from N.J. for April Storm Damage
- Recipe for Lawsuit: Restaurant Serves Up Intellectual Property Claim
- Conn.'s People's United Acquiring Northern New England's Chittenden
- Mass. Couple Indicted for Allegedly Destroying Barn for Insurance Monies
June 27, 2007
- N.J. Tire Importer Says It Can't Afford Recall of Chinese Tires
- Ex-EPA Chief Whitman Defends Ground Zero Health Statements
- Williams Elected Philly CPCU President
June 26, 2007
- R.I. Bill Would Give Businesses Tax Break for Installing Fire Sprinklers
- Judge: WTC Volunteer Fireman's Family Entitled to Death Benefit
- R.I. Gov. Vetoes Giving Drivers Extra Day to Provide Insurance Proof
- Psychiatrist Not Liable for Patient's Car Accident, Pa. Court Rules
- Report: Settlement Talks Begin in Big Dig Wrongful Death Suit
June 25, 2007
- Mass. Sues N.Y. Web Site Owner for Selling Free Registry Forms
- Appeals Court Gives Mass. Anti-Oil Spill Law Another Chance
- Virginia Police Cameras Scan for Stolen Cars and License Plates
- N.H. Oil Firm Blames Shutdwn on Unpaid Insurance Bill
- N.H. Coast Again Experiences Minor Earthquake
- 32 N.Y. Businessowners Charged with Workers' Comp Fraud
June 22, 2007
- Paint Makers' Liability Setback in R.I. Offset by Wins in Other States
- Philly Stock Exchange Settles Shareholders' Lawsuit
- Tiger, Phil Missing But New Sponsor Travelers Boosts Tournament's Outlook
June 21, 2007
- R.I. Gov. Carcieri Pulls Nomination Of Beacon Mutual Whistleblower
- WTC Attack Simulation Shows Fireproofing Material Stripped on Impact
- Vermont Fines Uninsured Roofing Firm for Employee's Fatal Fall
- Parties Discussing Refinancing of Maine's Dirigo Health
- Insurers Hit Additional N.J. Rules on Personal Information Protection
- Pharmacist Wins $2 Million in Bias Suit Against Wal-Mart in Mass.
June 20, 2007
- N.J. Judge Orders Merck to Pay $4 Million in Vioxx Case Legal Fees
- Poll Finds Mass. Residents Split Over New Health Insurance Requirement
June 19, 2007
- Schools Share Responsibility for Students at Dismissal, N.J. Court Rules
- Grand Jury in Ethan Allen Deaths Issues Safety Recommendations
- Pa. Lawmaker Seeks to Stop Insurers' Use of Credit Scores
June 18, 2007
- Former AG Curran to Join Maryland's Workers' Comp Fund
- Maine Lawmakers Address Road Safety, Medical Leave This Session
- N.J. High Court Stifles Suit Against Lead Paint Makers
- Former AIG Exec's Estate Makes Largest Donation to Mass. Art Museum
June 15, 2007
- N.H. Bill Curbing Civil Lawsuits, Damages Reaches Governor's Desk
- Rising Medical Costs Could Cripple New England Economy, Report Warns
- N.J. Could Join States Penalizing Drivers Using Cell Phones
- DeLuca Steps Down as Conn. Senate Republican Leader
- U.S. Extends Aid to Conn. Property Owners for April Storm Damage
June 14, 2007
June 13, 2007
- Oregon's Ario Tapped to be Pennsylvania Insurance Regulator
- N.Y. City Urged to be Ready for Major Hurricane
- Motorcycle Deaths Renew Calls for Safety Measures in Maryland
- White Named Insurer Regulation Director at Delaware Department
June 12, 2007
- N.H. Joins Maine in Opposing Federal Real ID Program
- FBI, IRS Probing Pa. Judge's Car Insurance Claim Payment
- N.Y. State, Towns Plan Insurance Fraud Prevention Day for June 27
- ACE Risk Management Appoints Capparelli as Senior VP Northeast
June 11, 2007
- N.Y. Aims to Cut Costs, Time of Workers Comp Dispute Resolution
- OSHA Cites Firms in Danvers, Mass. Explosion with 23 Violations
- First Cardinal Reports Hirings, Promotions at N.Y. Headquarters
June 8, 2007
- N.Y. Businesses Renew Call for Reform of 'Scaffold Law'
- Maine Gov. Baldacci Expected to Sign Bill Blocking Real ID
- Conn. Workers' Comp, Sick Pay Bills Falter as Legislature Closes
- N.Y. Boat Safety Bill Advances
- R.I. Lawmakers Again OK Grace Period for Auto Insurance Cardholders
- Harleysville Insures Families' 'Extreme Makeover' Homes...for Free
- Halter Joins Va.'s Rockingham Group in Research Role
June 7, 2007
- Conn. Budget Impasse Could Halt Health Care Measure
- N.Y. Paralegal Accused of Practicing Insurance Law Without License
- Conn.'s Gowrie Barden & Brett Buys Financing Firm
June 6, 2007
- N.H.'s New Rules on Disciplining Unethical Attorneys Stir Debate
- Maine Bill Bars Teens from Chatting While Driving
- R.I., Former Lead Paint Makers Disagree over Cleanup
- Today is 'Distracted Driving Awareness Day' in Virginia
- Beacon Mutual Names DeOrsey as Underwriting VP
June 5, 2007
- Authorities Make Arrests in NYC Terror Plot at JFK Airport
- Earthquake Rattles New Hampshire Seacoast
- Police Say Aggressive Driving on the Rise in D.C.- Maryland
- Prosecutors Say New York Insurer Falsely Billed for Brain Surgeries
- Md. Claims Adjuster Pleads Guilty to Stealing Workers' Comp Checks
June 4, 2007
- Conn. Senate Irks Employers with Workers' Comp Benefit Boost
- N.J. Firm Ordered to Pay $5.2 MIllion in Asbestos Case
- Maine High Court Backs Governor on Dirigo Assessments
- N.Y. Officials Charge 'Brain Trust' with Bogus Surgeries
- N.H. Officials Indict 2 on Fraud Charges
- Tompkins Trustco Changes to Tompkins Financial
- TD Banknorth Promotes Hubbard
June 1, 2007