Legislative/Regulatory Developments
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New Jersey Seeks to Ban Auto Insurers from Using Certain Rating Factors
March 04, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments
New Jersey may soon be following a trend of prohibiting insurers from using certain factors in rating auto insurance policies.
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NJ Bill Increases Payout to Dependents of Deceased Essential Workers
March 03, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments
If passed, the bill will provide benefits to the dependents of workers who died after contracting COVID-19 at the workplace.
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Biden's $1.9T Relief Package Passed by U.S. House
March 01, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments
The plan includes another round of stimulus checks, increased jobless benefits, COVID-19 vaccine funding and more.
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Recent Developments in New York's Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws
February 26, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments
NYDFS's Cybersecurity Regulations apply to financial entities under its jurisdiction, including many banks, insurance companies, and others.
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Insurance Coverage for Violations of Biometric Privacy Acts
February 26, 2021 | Case Law Analysis|Legislative/Regulatory Developments
As companies reeled from BIPA liability, they turned to their insurance for redress, only to be met by a solid wall of coverage denials. But insurance coverage for BIPA liability may exist under several different types of policies: general liability; directors' and officers'; employment practices; and cyber.
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Complying With & Embracing LGBTQ Equality Laws
February 26, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments
As the LGBTQ Equality Act moves to the Senate, review the potential impact the legislation could have on the workplace and employee litigation.
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NJ Legalizes Adult Use Cannabis
February 25, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments
According to the new law, adult-use sales could begin before the end of 2021.
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California Considers Extending Group Discounts to Lower-Income Drivers
February 23, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments
The proposed regulations follow a study finding insurance group discounts skew toward wealthy drivers and those with higher levels of education.
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Florida Proceeds Towards Repealing No-Fault Auto Laws
February 23, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments
In addition to repealing no-fault auto insurance laws, state lawmakers are also considering changing rules for windshield deductibles.
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Cuomo Mandates Coverage for Fertility Treatments for LGBTQ Couples
February 22, 2021 | Legislative/Regulatory Developments
With this move, New York leads the nation in protecting the rights of all New Yorkers and making it easier to start a family by expanding access to safe and affordable fertility treatments.