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Medical Marijuana Discussion Comes to the Texas Capitol
Apr 6 2015 // Calling it “an historic moment” medical marijuana advocates praised the filing of what has been deemed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation in the Texas House. Introducing the legislation at a press...
Number of Doctors Licensed in Wyoming Could Rise Under New Law
Apr 6 2015 // A new law could increase the number of doctors licensed to practice in Wyoming. Wyoming became the first state to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which seeks to create a fast-track process for physicians...
South Carolina Court Rules Stripper Shot at Club Entitled to Workers’ Comp
Apr 6 2015 // An exotic dancer who was shot at a Columbia, S.C., nightclub is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for her injury, according to a ruling by the state’s highest court. The State newspaper reported that...
West Virginia Lawmakers Put Off Decision on Uber
Apr 6 2015 // It looks unlikely that Uber is coming to West Virginia this year. With debate closed, the Republican-led House of Delegates voted on March 13 against reviving an Uber bill that was idled. The bill would have allowed Uber...
The West Not Yet Fully Won for Ridesharing
Apr 3 2015 // On the heels of last week’s cross-industry compromise on insurance requirements for ride-sharing drivers, and with some legislative sessions drawing to a close, it’s a good time to take a look at where...
Tennessee Judge: Comp Benefit Limits for Undocumented Workers Unconstitutional
Apr 2 2015 // A Nashville judge has found to be unconstitutional a state law that limits the amount of workers’ compensation benefits laborers living in the country illegally can receive. The ruling stems from the case of a...
South Carolina Lawmakers Look to Close Moped DUI Loophole
Apr 2 2015 // A Senate panel moved to close a loophole this week in South Carolina law that seems to allow moped operators to drive while intoxicated. “A person can be literally falling drunk and be riding a moped down the road,...
New Mexico Drivers Can Take Safety Courses Sooner Under New Law
Apr 2 2015 // Gov. Susana Martinez has signed a bill to allow New Mexico drivers to take safety courses at a younger age. Currently, people can take the refresher courses when they turn 55. Under the bill signed into law Tuesday, they...
Utah’s Herbert Signs Ridesharing Regulations Into Law
Apr 2 2015 // Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a bill that creates new statewide regulations for ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft while overriding Salt Lake City regulations that have left the company’s drivers with big...
Zurich Canada Launches Drone Insurance Product for Corporate Clients
Apr 2 2015 // Zurich Canada announced that it has “launched a new insurance product that will help its customers across a range of industries take advantage of the risk mitigation and cost saving opportunities available through...
Lawmakers Likely to Try Again to Reform Michigan’s No-Fault System
Apr 1 2015 // Michigan has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the country and auto insurance rate hikes there were higher than those in any other state over the past two years, according to the insurance consulting firm,...
Iowa Lawmakers Back Measure Protecting Cities from Sledding Claims
Apr 1 2015 // Lawmakers in the Iowa Senate and House have approved legislation that would protect cities from liability if people are injured while sledding in public parks. The bill passed 48-0 in the Iowa Senate. and had previously...
Taxi Group’s New Lawsuit Targets New York’s Uber Policy
Apr 1 2015 // A group of taxi companies sued New York claiming the city is wrongfully allowing Uber Technologies Inc. customers to hail rides with an app. Current law permits only yellow taxis with valid medallions to accept hails,...
‘Religious Freedom’ / Discrimination Battleground Shifts to Arkansas
Apr 1 2015 // Arkansas is the latest battleground over “religious freedom” laws that are coming under criticism from businesses and advocates who call them a license to discriminate against gays and lesbians. The southern...
Uber, Cab Companies Face Off Over Nevada Ridesharing Bill
Apr 1 2015 // Passions ran high this week over a bill that would create Nevada regulations specific to ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft, a prospect that cab and limo services criticize as a double standard that would put...
What Agents Should Know About Flood Insurance Changes in Effect April 1
Apr 1 2015 // Starting today, when flood insurance policyholders go to renew their policies, they could be quoted premium increases ranging from 15 to 18 percent on average if their home is their primary residence and up to 25 percent...
Wisconsin Rideshare Bill Would Require $1M Commercial Coverage
Mar 31 2015 // Wisconsin lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose statewide regulations on online ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. The measure would require companies to apply for a $5,000 state license and carry...
NAIC Adopts Ridesharing White Paper for State Policymakers
Mar 31 2015 // The National Association of Insurance Commissioners on Tuesday adopted a white paper on insurance coverage for ridesharing that offers several suggestions for how state regulators should deal with insurance...
New Law to Protect Domestic Workers to Take Effect in Massachusetts
Mar 31 2015 // A new law set to take effect this week aims to increase protections for domestic workers in Massachusetts. The law requires people who hire nannies, caregivers and other domestic workers in Massachusetts to adhere to...
Medical Marijuana Discussion Comes to the Texas Legislature
Mar 30 2015 // Calling it “an historic moment” medical marijuana advocates praised the filing of what has been deemed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation in the Texas House. Introducing the legislation at a press...
