New Ark. Laws Prohibits Cell Phone Use Near Schools, Highway Work Zones October 4, 2011 Two new Arkansas laws restrict drivers from using their cell phones near schools and in highway work zones. The Southwest...
Maine Texting While Driving Ban to Start This Week September 27, 2011 By GLENN ADAMS A ban on sending text messages while driving is among the new laws taking effect in Maine this week. The...
New SC Law to Curb Copper Thefts Expected to Reduce Claims August 12, 2011 By SEANNA ADCOX South Carolina law enforcement officers said Wednesday they hope a new state law will cut down on thieves destroying air-conditioning...
Policy, Law Changes Haven’t Reduced Kansas Police Chases August 9, 2011 Despite efforts by many Kansas police departments to improve their policies regarding police chases, Kansas drivers continue to flee when...
Certificates of Insurance Legislation Signed by Texas Governor August 3, 2011 By Stephanie K. Jones Texas Gov. Rick Perry has signed into law a measure backed by agents that requires regulatory approval of property and...
Court: Moped Not a Motor Vehicle Under Indiana Law July 28, 2011 The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a man’s conviction for operating a motor vehicle while suspended, saying the state...
North Carolina House Pushes Malpractice Liability Cap into Law July 27, 2011 Victims of medical malpractice will be limited in the amount of money they can collect for pain, suffering and lost...
Delaware Governor Vetoes Motorcycle Helmet Bill July 19, 2011 Delaware Gov. Jack Markell has vetoed a bill that would have repealed the requirement that people operating a motorcycle carry...
New Hawaii Law Seeks to Restore Coverage for Construction Defect Claims July 11, 2011 By Denise Johnson Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed legislation its supporters hope will restore coverage for construction defect claims under a commercial...
Florida Tweaks Its Workers’ Compensation Law July 11, 2011 By Michael Adams A variety of changes to Florida’s workers’ compensation law went into effect July 1. Gov. Rick Scott signed into law...