Committed to Transparency “DFS is committed to ensuring that the New York insurance market is transparent and that consumers receive the disclosures they need to make the best purchasing decisions for themselves.” — New York Department of Financial Services Superintendent …
Hands on the Wheel “There is nothing on your screen that is worth your life or the life of another.” — Colonel Christopher S. Mason, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, said in a press release regarding the state’s new …
Delivery Aid “Insurers must cover delivery services for restaurants on personal auto insurance policies and must offer coverage for hired drivers and non-owned automobiles as a rider on a restaurant’s general liability insurance if it is requested – both at …
Distracted Driving Addressed “With this legislation, South Dakota can join a growing list of states that are taking steps to address distraction-related motor vehicle crashes and fatalities.” — Steve Schneider, American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) vice president, Midwest region …
Not High Time “This bill is not about getting high. This bill is about getting well.” — Dr. Alan Shackelford, a Colorado doctor who described the success of using medical marijuana on people with seizures and cancer at the Alabama …
Fair Report Privilege “The defendants’ statements were privileged; such a privilege cannot be evaded simply by relabeling a deficient claim.” — Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice Barbara Lenk stated in her opinion regarding The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling that …
Protecting Small Business “The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a precious natural beauty, and the small businesses that call it home must be protected. Because what’s good for the Gulf Coast – and for small businesses – is good for all …
New Gig Law “California cannot simply eliminate that business model and force truck drivers to be employees.” — That’s according to Gibson Dunn Partner Joshua Lipshutz, who represented NFI Industries’ Cal Cartage Transportation Express, which along with other trucking companies, …
Employee vs. Contractor “Little companies just trying to start out won’t be able to afford our services.” — Tamara Ellison, whose Ontario, Calif.-based company bears her name, has used independent contractors in her business. She said she may have to …
Louisiana Cyberattack “Now that we’ve had this incident, does that put a target on our back, kind of, for more bad guys to hit our system?” — Louisiana state Sen. Sharon Hewitt, a Republican from Slidell, asked regarding the Nov. …
