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FERC Considers Updating Transmission Infrastructure Development Incentives Policy

FERC issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) on March 21 seeking stakeholder comment on the scope and implementation of its electric transmission infrastructure development incentives regulations and policy. Read more detail on Recent Administrative Law posts –

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Texas Considers Options for Reducing Property Taxes

The Texas legislature is considering two pieces of legislation (Senate Bill 2 and Senate Joint Resolution 76) which are aimed at reducing local property tax burdens. SB 2 would cap property tax levy increases at 2.5 percent, while SJR 76 … Continue reading

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LL Surplus Lines Series (Entry 6): Texas Legislature Considers Bills Clarifying Availability of Wind/Hail Cover from Surplus Lines Carriers

Texas’ legislature is considering bills that would amend Texas’ insurance code to clarify that eligible surplus lines insurers may offer windstorm and hail insurance in areas already served by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (“TWIA”). H.B. 1940 was reported favorably … Continue reading

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Federal Court Overseeing California Considers Whether Time Limits Should Be Extended for Minors in FTCA Claims

In a recent opinion, a federal appeals court was tasked with deciding whether a plaintiff whose Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”) claim was not properly filed as a minor could file his claim beyond the statute of limitations. The case … Continue reading

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FDA Considers Patient Decision Aids for Cosmetic Surgery Devices

I was delighted to see this speaker, this afternoon, encourage the FDA to endorse the use of patient decision aids. Even better, she is developing a process for certifying PDAs as a way to improve the effectiveness of informed consent … Continue reading

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