01/29/2016
Authored by Jennifer L. Eaton The internet is a helpful resource to promote your business, but it can also be a way for unsatisfied customers, disgruntled former employees, fake reviewers, and competitors to tarnish your business reputation. In order to reduce the impact of these online attacks there are certain steps you can take to be… Read more »
01/28/2016
Authored by Douglas M. Palais Agreements between insurers and their appointed agents set forth the actual authority, as opposed to the apparent authority, of the agents. While commission schedules often change with some regularity, there are other portions of these agreements that agents should monitor on a regular basis. This article will very briefly point out… Read more »
01/27/2016
LEGAL ALERT: Court Vacates FHWA 90-Percent Threshold and Miscellaneous Products Exemptions Aspects of FHWA Secretary’s 2012 “Buy America” Exceptions Memorandum By recent order, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia vacated the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 2012 Memorandum regarding exceptions to the “Buy America” preferences for use of domestic steel and iron… Read more »
01/27/2016
LEGAL ALERT: COURT VACATES FHWA 90-PERCENT THRESHOLD AND MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS EXEMPTIONS ASPECTS OF FHWA SECRETARY’s 2012 “BUY AMERICA” EXCEPTIONS MEMORANDUM By recent order, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia vacated the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 2012 Memorandum regarding exceptions to the “Buy America” preferences for use of domestic steel and iron on federally… Read more »
01/26/2016
By Memorandum dated December 11, 2015, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) changed the FHWA’s legal position regarding applicability of the Cargo Preference Act (CPA) to federally-funded highway projects. That Memorandum reversed and superseded contrary position in place since 1988. The Law. Congress passed the CPA in 1954 to promote a U.S. maritime transportation system. The… Read more »
01/26/2016
Our October 16, 2015 blog discussed DOD’s cybersecurity regulatory changes. This blog updates that information. After issuing its earlier rule, the DOD has issued a new interim rule delaying most compliance implementation until December 31, 2017. This is apparently in recognition of the difficulties and expense associated with implementation as noted in our earlier blog…. Read more »
01/18/2016
Authored by Megan B. Caramore EDI transactions are required reports under Virginia Code Section 65.2-902. The Commission’s EDI Compliance Initiative (now in its seventh year) is preparing to issue penalties for failure to file such reports. Requests that will result in a penalty include, but are not limited to: Failure to file initial FROI. Failure to… Read more »
01/18/2016
Authored by Megan B. Caramore The Commission and Legislature appear to be exploring the possibility of a medical fee schedule for the Commonwealth’s workers’ compensation system. Virginia currently has no fee schedule and relies on the usual and customary rates of providers in various geographical areas. Under Virginia law, it is difficult to prove that a… Read more »
01/18/2016
Authored by Megan B. Caramore What happens when an employee announces his retirement but is injured shortly before his effective retirement date? Is he still entitled to wage loss benefits? The Supreme Court of Virginia recently ruled on this issue and determined that the Claimant is still entitled to temporary total wage loss benefits, but not… Read more »
01/12/2016
Prepared by Pat Genzler. Click here to download the summary of the VDOT 2016 Road & Bridge Specification Changes – Sec. 100 2016 Revisions. This summary outlines some significant changes in proposed Sections 101 to 109 of the now Final DRAFT by VDOT of the VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications (RBS).
