On March 7, Virginia became the second state to regulate the controversial daily fantasy sports industry with the passage of the Fantasy Contests Act. The act takes effect on July 1, 2016. It will require online fantasy contests…
The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) established regulations for coal mining companies and required them to “reclaim” the land they had disturbed through mining. Companies are required to post a reclamation surety…
The passing of North Carolina House Bill 721 clarifies that surety bonds are an accepted form of performance guarantee for subdivision developers. The bill also deletes ambiguous language in the existing legislation. The bill became effective…
New Hampshire House Bill 666 went into effect on January 1, 2016, establishing licensing procedures for money transmitters in the state. The changes appear in Revised Statutes Title 36, Chapter 399-G. The enacted bill includes a…
Employers in Michigan that are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance now have another coverage option with the passing of House Bill 4362. Effective February 14, 2016, some employers will be able to partner with other employers…