Yearly Archives: <span>2004</span>

N.J. SUIT OK DESPITE WAIVER:

New Jersey Appeals Court has ruled that a waiver signed by participants in high risk sports activities does not prevent...

ABSENTEE DAD GETS WTC BENEFITS:

A man is entitled to half his son’s World Trade Center-related death benefits, even though the father abandoned him as...

MARYLAND SEIZES MUTUAL:

The Circuit Court For Baltimore City, Maryland, at the request of Maryland Insurance Commissioner Alfred W. Redmer Jr., and with...

MAINE NONRENEWALS UPHELD:

The Maine Supreme Court has upheld the right of an insurer not to renew a homeowners policy for insureds operating...

N.H. GETS SECURITY FUNDS:

New Hampshire recently received a $360,000 Homeland Security grant to improve the state’s natural disaster preparedness. The money will go...

CONN. EYES OUTSOURCING PENALTIES:

Connecticut is one of 30 states considering legislation that would penalize companies that ship jobs overseas. State and federal lawmakers...

R.I. LEAD DEADLINE A WORRY:

New lead paint rules requiring landlords to clean up rental spaces or face fines go into effect in Rhode Island...