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Nevada regulates consumer lenders doing business remotely

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On May 28, the governor of Nevada approved SB 437, establishing requirements for consumer lenders operating outside the state over the internet. Under the new law, an “Internet consumer lender” is defined as an entity that...more

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Big News for Virginia Litigation: Jurisdictional Limits in General District Court Increased to $50,000

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As of March 21, 2025, the Virginia General Assembly and Governor have approved a significant change to Virginia’s civil and commercial court system. Every business owner, real estate professional, attorney, and claims...more

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Affordable Housing Clock Ticks Toward June 2025 Deadline in New Jersey’s Fourth Round

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The latest round of affordable housing development in New Jersey is well underway, with a key deadline for municipalities and developers fast approaching on June 30, 2025. This fourth round — spanning 2025 to 2035 — is...more

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Senate Bill 940 Changes Consumer Arbitrations in California

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California Senate Bill 940 (SB 940) goes into effect on January 1, 2025.  SB 940 introduces new restrictions and requirements that will change how consumer disputes are arbitrated in California. The law has potentially...more

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Texas Business Courts: What You Need to Know

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On September 1, 2024, the Texas Business Court and Fifteenth Court of Appeals, created by House Bill 19, will begin hearing cases. The Business Court was designed to provide a specialized venue for commercial disputes...more

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Federal “No Surprises Act” Brings National Oversight Of Unexpected Billing For Healthcare Services

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In the waning days of Donald Trump’s administration, the federal government passed the “No Surprises Act,” which becomes effective January 1, 2022. Like many recent state laws, the legislation is aimed at protecting patients...more

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Washington State Legislature Responds to the #MeToo Movement

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Washington has adopted four new laws addressing workplace harassment and discrimination. Three prohibit limitations on an employee’s disclosure or public pursuit of discrimination or harassment claims, while the fourth...more

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Arizona Enacts “Surprise Out-Of-Network” Balance Billing Law

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Arizona has joined the national trend of trying to solve the “problem” of “surprise medical out-of-network bills.” The prevalence of this concern was reported in the New England Journal of Medicine which stated that 22% of...more

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