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N.J.: Supreme Court rules all commercial property owners are liable for sidewalks

N.J.: Supreme Court rules all commercial property owners are liable for sidewalks

by Danielle Caswell, Esq. | Jul 5, 2024 | Advocacy, General News

Recently, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed a lower court decision in the case of Alejandra Padilla v. Young Il An, holding that all commercial property owners, including owners of vacant commercial lots or lots where there is no active business being...

N.Y.: New pet insurance legislation: Implications for independent insurance agents and clients

N.Y.: New pet insurance legislation: Implications for independent insurance agents and clients

by Theophilus Alexander | Jul 4, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured, General News

New York’s pet owners and their beloved companions are set to benefit from newly passed legislation that formalizes the regulation of pet insurance in the state. While pet insurance has been available for years, this landmark move introduces a clear and structured...

N.J.: Clarifying duties and liabilities of private beach owners under S.1709

N.J.: Clarifying duties and liabilities of private beach owners under S.1709

by Theophilus Alexander | Jul 3, 2024 | Advocacy, General News

Sponsored by Sens. Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr., R-13, and Paul A. Sarlo, D-63, S-1709 would clarify the duties and liabilities of private beach owners and lessees regarding injuries suffered by beachgoers. The legislation would provide that private beach owners or...

Vt.: Stricter penalties for retail theft of merchandise—new law effective now

Vt.: Stricter penalties for retail theft of merchandise—new law effective now

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jul 3, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured, General News

Vermont will enforce a new law aimed at curbing retail theft by increasing penalties for offenders, effective July 1, 2024. This new law is a response to rising concerns over retail theft and its impact on businesses and communities. Here's what you need to know about...

N.Y. Legislature passes amended ‘wrongful death’ bill; awaits action from governor

N.Y. Legislature passes amended ‘wrongful death’ bill; awaits action from governor

by Theophilus Alexander | Jun 17, 2024 | Advocacy

The state Assembly and Senate passed the bipartisan A.9232-B and S.8485-B on June 4 and June 5, respectively—marking the third consecutive year the state Legislature has acted on bills to address the wrongful death issue. Sponsored by Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, D-47,...

N.Y. Legislature passes owner-controlled insurance bill

N.Y. Legislature passes owner-controlled insurance bill

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy

Recently, the New York state Senate passed A.10362B/S.9327 which, if signed into law, would amend the Insurance Law concerning the authorization and regulation of owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance programs. This bill, introduced by Sen. Sean Ryan,...

Supplemental spousal liability bill passes N.Y. state Legislature, moves to governor’s desk

Supplemental spousal liability bill passes N.Y. state Legislature, moves to governor’s desk

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy

The confusion around supplemental special liability coverage that has existed in New York state since last year may be alleviated soon.   Legislation (A.9407/S9021), which would make important changes to SSL coverage in auto policies, has passed the New York...

N.Y.: BI coverage expansion, causation clause reform bills pass through Legislature

N.Y.: BI coverage expansion, causation clause reform bills pass through Legislature

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy

Recently, the New York state Legislature has passed two significant bills poised to reshape the landscape of property/casualty insurance within the state. These legislative advancements address crucial issues in business interruption coverage and anti-concurrent...

N.Y. Groundbreaking parametric insurance bill passed, await action from the governor

N.Y. Groundbreaking parametric insurance bill passed, await action from the governor

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy

The New York state Legislature has passed A.10344 that would amend the Insurance Law to incorporate parametric insurance. This bill, introduced by Sen. Skoufis, D-42, and Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, D-16, at the request of the New York State Department of Financial...

N.Y.: A brief guide for major insurance bills that passed this legislative session 

N.Y.: A brief guide for major insurance bills that passed this legislative session 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Featured

The 2023-24 legislative session has officially come to a close in New York state. True to form, the Legislature worked tirelessly, passing hundreds of bills on the last day of the session. During the session, PIANY was committed to supporting measures that would...

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