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Texas Bill Would Create Roofing Contractor Registration Program

Texas state Representative Kenneth Sheets filed legislation that would establishes a voluntary roofing contractor registration program with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). Sheets said House Bill 1488, known as the Roofing Contractor Consumer Protection Act, would help protect consumers …

Kansas AG’s Office Says New Roofer Law Requires Outreach

The state attorney general’s office plans to do more outreach before pursuing fines under a new Kansas law aimed at cutting down on roofing fraud. The law, which requires roofers to register, took effect July 1, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported. …

Judge Strikes Down LAPD Car Impound Policy

A judge has struck down an Los Angeles Police Department policy that makes it easier for unlicensed drivers to keep their cars instead of having them impounded after police stops. Deputy District Attorney Gerald Sato said Monday that Los Angeles …

Ohio Officials Working to Get Exotic Pets Registered

State officials continue to work with owners of exotic animals to help them fully register their creatures with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, even though the state deadline for them to submit information was several weeks ago. About 30 registrations …

UK PM Seeks Law Change to Allow Armed Guards on British Vessels

UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced plans to amend British law to allow UK registered vessels to employ armed guards as security, when they are transiting dangerous waters – mainly those off the coast of Somalia. Cameron’s initiative marks a …

Swiss Re Applies for Local Reinsurance Registration in Brazil

Swiss Re announced that it has submitted an application to Brazil’s Superintendence of Private Insurance (SUSEP) for a local reinsurance registration. Swiss Re said it “views a Brazilian reinsurance registration as a local reinsurer as the next step in its …