Violators

Alabama Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Block Enforcement of Red Flag Gun Laws, Introduces $50,000 Penalty for Violators

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Montgomery, Ala. – An Alabama legislator has introduced a bill aimed at countering red flag laws in the state, potentially setting the stage for a significant legal battle over gun rights. The proposed legislation, known as HB409 or the Anti-Red Flag Gun Seizure Act, seeks to prevent any state or local enforcement of these laws, which allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others. Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, who is spearheading the bill, introduced similar legislation in 2023 that failed to pass. Under the new bill, any … Read more

Washington State Levies Over Half a Million in Fines Against Insurance Violators

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Olympia, Washington — The Washington state insurance commissioner, Mike Kreidler, has imposed fines totaling $576,500 on various insurance entities for breaches of state insurance regulations during the months of October and November 2024. These fines were targeted at insurance companies, agents, brokers, and unlicensed groups who failed to adhere to legal standards. In significant penal actions, PacificSource Health Plans received a fine of $100,000 for errors in processing insurance claims related to mental health and dietary consultations. The insurer was found to have wrongly charged co-pays, despite the policies explicitly stating that such services would … Read more

Russian Government Prepares Bill to Confiscate Assets of False Information Violators and Alleged Criminals Amid Ukraine Invasion

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MOSCOW, Russia – In a move that intensifies Russia’s crackdown on the spread of false information and its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Russian government has announced its preparation of a bill that would allow the confiscation of money and property. The proposal aims to target individuals who violate laws related to false information and the Ukrainian invasion, as confirmed by Russian officials on Saturday. Chairman of the Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, shared details of the bill through the messaging platform Telegram. Volodin explained that the draft law would enable the authorities to seize assets, including … Read more