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Another Taxing Trend: This Time It's on 911 Calls
Imposing a tax on 911 callers is the latest trend by financially strapped local governments to create new sources of revenue.... more >

ACIC Submits Comments on Community Service Statement Regulations
ACIC has submitted its statement on revised proposed amendments to the Community Service Statement regulation.... more >

Response to ACIC Petition for Review Filed
The Consumer Watchdog (formerly Foundation for Taxpayer & Consumer Rights) has filed an answer to the Petition for Review in ACIC v. Poizner, the case... more >

Appellate Courts Interprets "Going and Coming" Rule
In Jennifer Lobo et al. v. TAMCO plaintiffs are survivors of a deputy sheriff who was killed in a vehicular collision by defendant Del Rosario who wa... more >

Lawsuit Filed Against Proposition 17 Ballot Arguments
Supporters of Proposition 17, the auto discount measure on the June ballot, filed a lawsuit this week challenging arguments submitted by opponents for... more >

Department Holds Budget Briefing
The Department of Insurance this week briefed trade association representatives on its 2009-2010 budget and its proposed 2010-2011 budget. ... more >

Court Accepts Appeal of Permanent Disability Ruling
The California Court of Appeal (Sixth District) this week agreed to review the Workers Compensation Appeals Board decision in Guzman v. Milpitas Unifi... more >

Supreme Court Grants Review in UCL Case
On Feb. 11 the California Supreme Court granted the Petition for Review in Zhang v. Superior Court in which the Court of Appeal had ruled that a polic... more >

Sacramento May Join Growing Number of Crash Tax Cities
Sacramento could become the latest local government in the state to impose emergency response fees on auto accident victims as well as residents who h... more >

Budget Committee Discusses Withholding, Surcharge Measures
The Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review yesterday discussed several proposals, including the emergency response surcharge and independent con... more >

ACIC Seeks Review of Ruling on Advocacy Fees Regulations
ACIC and PIFC this week asked the California Supreme Court to review the Court of Appeal decision that upheld the validity of Department of Insurance ... more >

Poizner Directs Insurers on Iran Investments
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner this week announced his plan to induce insurers licensed in California to avoid investments in companies that the... more >

ACIC Hosts Crash Tax Web Site
ACIC is now hosting a California-focused Web site that provides consumers with updated information on the growing local government trend of imposing a... more >

ACIC Joins Amicus Curiae Brief in Asbestos Products Liability Case
ACIC has filed an amicus curiae brief that argues that a manufacturer of a product that contains no asbestos should not be held liable in a lawsuit se... more >

Auto Discount Measure Will Be Prop. 17 in June Election
Secretary of State Debra Bowen this week assigned, through a random selection process, ballot numbers to five initiatives that have qualified for the ... more >

Department Discussion on Estimating Value for Homeowners Policies
The Department of Insurance will be hosting a prenotice discussion regarding possible regulations which would require agent-brokers to take three hour... more >

ACIC Files Letter with High Court in W.C. Benefits Case
ACIC has filed a letter in support of a Petition for Review filed with the Supreme Court by John C. Duncan (Administrator of the Subsequent Injuries B... more >

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