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...
FCC implements regulations to combat unlawful text messages, enhance consumer privacy
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...
N.H.: New boating safety law signed by Sununu
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...
Major overtime rules updates: What employers need to know about new salary threshold
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule last month that would expand overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act for millions of workers across the country. Are you up to date with the latest changes to the FLSA regarding overtime pay? If not, now...
The U.S. DOL’s 2024 rule and amendments: the new landscape of retirement investment advice
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor took significant steps to redefine the landscape of retirement investment advice through the release of the Retirement Security Rule. This regulation redefines who qualifies as an investment advice fiduciary under the...
The FTC’s new rule on noncompete agreements: What does it mean for agencies?
In a move poised to transform the labor landscape across the United States, the Federal Trade Commission has introduced a final rule that bans the use of noncompete agreements nationwide. This sweeping regulation—expected to significantly impact both employers and...
New CID bulletin on aerial imagery and underwriting, responding to complaints
On March 19, 2024, the Connecticut Insurance Department issued a bulletin to address the use of aerial imagery by insurance carriers in underwriting homeowners insurance, specifically in relation to decisions about roof condition. This bulletin responds to a rise in...
Cyber series: Non-New York businesses advice
This article in the cyber series is for those individuals who may lack a significant physical or financial presence in New York state. Just because a person lacks a physical or financial presence in the state though, does not mean that the New York cyber security...
Cyber series: Compliance for covered entities
Prior articles in the cyber series have concentrated on what it means to be a covered entity. This article discusses what covered entities must do to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation (23 NYCRR 500). Understanding covered entities Covered entities are...
PIANY-priority windstorm definition legislation passes state Assembly
The New York state Legislature may be right in the middle of budget negotiations, but the Assembly took a break from the budget to pass one of PIANY’s top legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session. The Assembly passed A.2866—which requires the New York...