A recent ruling from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has significant implications for the future of noncompete agreements in the U.S. In the case of Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the court set aside the Federal Trade...
Have you ever been driving on the highway and hit a pothole so big you thought for sure your car would not survive it? Or wondered if the pipes carrying the water to your faucet in your crusty pre-war apartment building were made of lead? Let’s not forget how awful it...
It is shaping up to be a pivotal year for New York state’s insurance industry, with the establishment of a single definition of windstorm in homeowners policies on the horizon. This is a monumental step forward, not just for insurance professionals, but...
Former New York state Sen. James L. Seward, a prominent leader in New York state Legislature, passed away on July 27, 2024, at the age of 72, after a long battle with cancer. Seward’s distinguished career in public service spanned over three decades, during which he...
In a significant legal development, Suffolk County state Supreme Court Judge Alison Napolitano temporarily halted a law that would limit the outside income of New York state lawmakers. This decision, which was rendered on July 17, 2024, marks a notable victory for...
The 2024 legislative session in Connecticut was a tumultuous one for insurance-related matters. The Connecticut legislative calendar alternates between a long-session year and a short-session year. The 2024 session was a short session—characterized by two significant...
In recent years, insurance companies have increasingly turned to satellite imagery to evaluate the conditions of properties—particularly roofs—for underwriting purposes. This technological resource allows insurers to assess large numbers of properties from the air...
On April 20, 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2024, marking a decisive change in how insurance companies can interact with property owners who house tenants utilize federal housing vouchers. According to an investigative report by the...
The 2023-24 legislative session in New York saw a flurry of activity, with legislators in both houses passing hundreds of bills. Despite this progress, several bills on PIANY’s radar did not pass the Legislature. Some bills passed one house but not the other, while...
On Dec. 13, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission adopted significant regulatory changes under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, which will attempt to curb unlawful text messages and close loopholes exploited by lead generators. These measures are intended...