Insurance
BOARD CHANGE COULD SHAPE WORKERS’ COMP REFORM
The Daily News of Los Angeles "The key tool that is currently missing from the market is regulation of the industry," said…
Jan 25, 2004Consumer Watchdog
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Insurance
Judge nixes Perata’s insurance law;
Measure aimed at fining drivers who allowed policies to lapseAlameda Times-Star (Alameda, CA) A judge has thrown out a car-insurance law written…
Jan 24, 2004
Energy
Edison Energy Plan Promised;
The electricity provider gains a powerful ally in its effort to restore consumer choice.The Los Angeles Times "It's buying into the false…
Jan 24, 2004
Insurance
The Other Sexual Harassment Problem
In November, the governor issued Executive Order No. 2, which requires the review of all pending regulations, forces state agencies to do…
Jan 24, 2004
Privacy
Bill Would Open Door for Drugs;
Senate leader Burton will offer legislation requiring the state to consider buying cheaper pharmaceuticals from Canada.The Los Angeles Times Consumer advocates welcomed…
Jan 23, 2004
Insurance
Auto Insurance Premiums Higher on the ‘Wrong Side’ of ZIP Code, Groups Say
City News Service Harvey Rosenfield is author of Prop 103. "The voters (who passed Prop. 103) are looking to Insurance Commissioner Garamendi…
Jan 23, 2004CONSUMER COALITION AND RESIDENTS SPEAK OUT AGAINST AUTO INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION
Groups Go to Los Angeles Intersection Where Premiums Increase $500 For Good Drivers Living on the "Wrong" Side of ZIP Code Boundary…
Jan 22, 2004
Privacy
Work under way on tort-reform plan
Backers say they want to curtail frivolous lawsuits against businesses.The Orange County Register Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's aides are laying the groundwork for…
Jan 22, 2004
Privacy
WAL-MART SETTLES LAWSUIT ON ITEM-PRICING FOR $7.35M
SEVERAL GROUPS TO RECEIVE GRANTSThe Boston Globe Dorchester resident Colman Herman has reached a multimillion-dollar legal settlement in a class-action suit with…
Jan 22, 2004
Insurance
CAPS AREN’T THE CURE;
THESE STEPS ARE NEEDED TO END THE MALPRACTICE INSURANCE CRISISPittsburgh Post-Gazette (Pennsylvania) "Caps themselves had no effect other than to further line…
Jan 22, 2004
Privacy
Fundraising while Budgeting
When he wanted to be Governor, Arnold said, "It is no coincidence that the budget season is also the political fundraising season.…
Jan 21, 2004Bush’s State of the Union Address To Highlight Health Care Industry Priorities, Not the Needs of Patients
Fine Print Is Likely to By-Pass State Regulatory Requirements Bush is expected to announce a health care plan tonight in his State…
Jan 20, 2004
Privacy
Kennedy backs off cell-phone users alternate bill of rights
FTCR v Nextel suit moves forwardRCR Wireless News FTCR said Nextel's policy of no longer issuing itemized bills -begun Oct. 1- makes…
Jan 19, 2004
Energy
Industry Opposes Fuel Goal;
An oil company group urges the governor to reject a proposal to reduce state gasoline and diesel use by 15%.The Los Angeles…
Jan 19, 2004
Privacy
Clock runs for debt bond initiative
Governor launches a drive for funds - and his critics are buzzing.Sacramento Bee While Arnold's just starting to ask for the cash,…
Jan 18, 2004
Insurance
What’s ‘special’ to Arnold?
The Los Angeles Daily News Which rules stay and which don't will say a lot about whether Schwarzenegger really is different or…
Jan 17, 2004
Energy
Proposals renew debate over state’s electricity future
Look for fresh sparks in the debate over California's electricity future in the coming weeks.The San Diego Union-Tribune "The problem is that…
Jan 17, 2004