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Gov. Ivey signs bill loosening auto liability insurance requirements for service members

Previously, Alabama military residents temporarily stationed outside of Alabama were required to maintain two policies.

May 9, 2023

Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee

Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers.

Jacob Holmes

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April 27, 2023

Bill to limit liability of home inspectors draws concerns from House Judiciary Committee

Home inspectors say the current system has become unsustainable as the litigation has been abused to treat inspectors as warrantors.

Jacob Holmes

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April 20, 2023

Opinion

Twitter and Twitter pranksters should be careful with phony corporate tweets

As Elon Musk continues to bungle his way through his new acquisition, I have but one piece of advice: Be careful when you tweet.

Will Nevin

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November 17, 2022

Analysis | Tulsa Rally’s Data Mess?

The June 20, 2020, Tulsa Rally appears to have left the incumbent president’s campaign a data mess too big to clean up. A data mess bad enough that it might be time for campaign staff changes. What was the Campaign data from the June 20, 2020 Tulsa Rally? The incumbent president’s campaign manager boasted a … Continued

Chris Christie

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June 23, 2020

Multi-state business coalitions pen letter to congressional leadership on COVID-19 recovery

The nation’s largest private sector business leadership organizations from 15 states released a public letter to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives calling for the COVID-19 fourth federal stimulus package to include substantial aid for state and local governments, as well as liability protection for employers. The full letter: Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, … Continued

June 17, 2020

Survey shows small businesses are concerned about lawsuits over COVID-19

A majority of Alabama small business owners surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business said that they are concerned about the possibility of lawsuits related to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the NFIB. Sixty-nine percent of owners who responded to the online survey say that they are very or moderately concerned about increased liability. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 5, 2020

Senate bill would shield businesses, other entities from coronavirus lawsuits

The Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee on Monday gave a favorable report to a bill that would make it harder for persons to sue others for their coronavirus infection. SB351 is sponsored by Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Chairman Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. This bill would provide civil immunity for business entities, health … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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May 5, 2020

Merrill expands online business filing to include domestic, foreign limited liability partnerships

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill expanded online business filing services to include domestic and foreign limited liability partnerships on Monday. “The online service is offered statewide and is designed to eliminate the red tape that too often slows down business development in our state,” Merrill said. “Now, Alabamians can register or update their business … Continued

Jessica Ballard

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June 11, 2019