Horse-drawn buggies are a familiar sight on New York's rural roads: they’re a direct link to the state's Amish and Mennonite heritage. However, a recent spate of incidents has highlighted growing concerns about road safety and the adequacy of insurance coverage for...
The holidays are fast approaching, and with millions of Americans expected to travel in the upcoming months, we are once again reminded that many of our nation’s airports are quite insufficient and lag behind competitors. Airports serve as critical hubs for trade and...
Gov. Kathy Hochul officially has signed bill A.10342 into law, expanding business interruption insurance coverage in New York state. The bill’s passage marks a significant step in redefining the scope of business interruption insurance by decoupling it from the...
If science fiction has taught us anything, by 2024, we should have been cruising around in flying cars. Yet here we are, still relying on the same roads and bridges our ancestors built. While the dream of flying cars is still out of reach, one reality we must face is...
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...
Do you run a short-term rental property? Think AirBNB or VRBO. These properties bring income to owners and operators, but they require constantly tracking a changing legal landscape—especially in popular rental areas. It’s vital to keep tabs on changes to local laws...
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...
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...
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...
Gov. Chris Sununu signed H.B.1046, which targets boater safety, into law on June 11, 2024. Effective Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, this new law requires that boat operators involved in accidents resulting in death, injury, or property damage must immediately stop and...