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Federal Agencies

Cross Border Demonstration Project: List of Approved Motor Carriers

Congress

S. 94: Gasoline Consumer Anti-price-gouging Protection Act

State Legislation

Vermont H.0702 AWARDING ATTORNEY'S FEES TO A LITIGANT WHO PREVAILS IN A SUIT DISPUTING AN INSURER'S DENIAL OF COVERAGE

State Agencies

Commercial Drivers License Regulations Change

Decisions & Opinions

Johnson v. Davis
In a suit to determine insurance coverage, declaratory judgment allowing the underinsured-motorists coverage provided by defendant-Addison Insurance to plaintiff-Johnson to be stacked is affirmed where the antistacking clauses contained in the Addison policy create an ambiguity when read in conjunction with the policy declarations page.

Jury Verdicts

Bowman v. City of Los Angeles: retired police officer struck by dump truck. Verdict: Plaintiff, $15,735,404.00

Other News

Unusual Insurance You Might Need

 









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CONGRESS

S. 94: Gasoline Consumer Anti-price-gouging Protection Act

A bill to protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging by merchants with respect to gasoline or petroleum distillates during certain abnormal market disruptions.

 

Congressional Bills of Interest

House of Representative

H.R. 409: To amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to... Passed House by voice vote.

H.Res. 772: Recognizing the American Highway Users Alliance on the occasion of its 75th... Passed House by voice vote.

H.R. 1079: Professional Driver Background Check Efficiency Act of 2007

H.R. 5102: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the... Rep. Ken Calvert [R-CA] introduced H.R. 5102: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish and collect a fee based on the fair market value of articles imported into the United States and articles exported from the United States in commerce and to use amounts collected from the fee to make grants to carry out certain transportation projects in the transportation trade corridors for which the fee is collected, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5161: Green Transportation Infrastructure Research and Technology Transfer Act Jan 29, 2008 - Bill Action

H.R. 5191: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out the highway project known as the... Rep. Ronald Paul [R-TX] introduced H.R. 5191: To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out the highway project known as the "Trans-Texas Corridor". Jan 29, 2008 - Bill Action

H.R. 5428: To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of...Rep. Ellen Tauscher [D-CA] introduced H.R. 5428: To direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes, and for other purposes.

H.R. 5455: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for... Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] introduced H.R. 5455: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make nondischargeable debts for personal injuries that result in permanent disability. Feb 14, 2008 - Bill Action

H.R. 5584: To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to identify a... Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] introduced H.R. 5584: To amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to identify a western passage of the CANAMEX Corridor in Arizona, and for other purposes. Mar 11, 2008 - Bill Action

SENATE

S. 694: Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act of 2007 This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. Mar 13, 2008 - Bill Action

S. 863: Emergency and Disaster Assistance Fraud Penalty Enhancement Act of 2007A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency funds. This bill has become law.

 

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