Articles by Brock Vergakis and Michael Felberbaum

In Virginia, Over 20K People May See Flood Insurance Rate Hikes of Up to 25%

More than 20,000 Virginia homeowners and businesses could see their rates for flood insurance rise up to 25 percent as part of an attempt to put the troubled National Flood Insurance Program back on sound financial footing, potentially socking many …

West Virginia Court Caseload Drop Tied to Workers’ Comp Reform

The number of filings in the state Supreme Court was the lowest in more than 25 years in 2012, according to a report presented to West Virginia lawmakers. The report by court clerk Rory Perry says there were 1,524 cases …

West Virginia High Court Caseload Drop Tied to Workers’ Comp Reform

The number of filings in the state Supreme Court reached its lowest level in more than 25 years in 2012, according to a report presented to West Virginia lawmakers. The report by court clerk Rory Perry says there were 1,524 …

Utah Opens Bars to Public, Increases Liability Coverage Requirements

Utah bar owners will soon have to increase their liability coverage, as getting into a bar is becoming easier. The state’s legislative leaders and Gov. Jon Huntsman agreed to eliminate the state’s much-criticized private club system. Utah is the only …

Utah Opens Bars to Public, Increases Liability Coverage Requirements

Getting into a bar in Utah is about to become a lot easier. Legislative leaders and Gov. Jon Huntsman agreed to eliminate the state’s much-criticized private club system. Utah is the only state in the country that requires someone to …