Articles by Joe Mullin

Nevada consumers puzzle over using credit history

As Ed Rathje sees it, his first foray into the Nevada Legislature as a citizen-activist ended in “total defeat” earlier this month when a bill he was pushing to limit the insurance industry’s use of credit histories to set rates …

Nevada Consumers Puzzle over Using Credit History to Set Rates

As Ed Rathje sees it, his first foray into the Nevada Legislature as a citizen-activist ended in “total defeat” earlier this month when a bill he was pushing to limit the insurance industry’s use of credit histories to set rates …

Insurers Winning Battles Over Use of Credit Scoring in Most States

As Ed Rathje sees it, his first foray into the Nevada Legislature as a citizen-activist ended in “total defeat” earlier this month when a bill he was pushing to limit the insurance industry’s use of credit histories to set rates …

Nevada Lawmakers Consider Consumer Credit Use Regulations

Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill that would stop insurers from considering the opening and closing of credit accounts when setting rates. Ed Rathje spent three years trying to figure out why his credit history was preventing him from getting …

Nevada lawmakers debate policy on drug tests for injured workers

Injured Nevada workers could face required drug tests to prevail in insurance disputes, under an industry-backed proposal debated by state legislators. The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee recently heard testimony on SB54, which would change workers’ compensation rules so that …

Nevada’s med-mal changes help doctors, hinder lawsuits

Physicians’ insurance premiums are down and more doctors are coming to Nevada since voters limited damages in medical malpractice cases, lawmakers were told this month. But trial lawyers said many malpractice victims have been unable to go to court since …

Nevada Lawmakers Debate Policy on Drug Tests for Injured Workers

Injured Nevada workers could face required drug tests to prevail in insurance disputes, under an industry-backed proposal debated by state legislators. The Senate Commerce and Labor Committee recently heard testimony on SB54, which would change worker compensation rules so that …

Nevada’s Med-Mal Changes Help Doctors, Hinder Lawsuits

Physicians’ insurance premiums are down and more doctors are coming to Nevada since voters limited damages in medical malpractice cases, lawmakers were told Wednesday. But trial lawyers said many malpractice victims have been unable to go to court since the …