Parades are a common event in most cities across the United States and, unfortunately, have been marred by tragedies. Local governments are encouraged to require that organizations create a written safety plan.
The Supreme Court decided that the federal Superfund statute, CERCLA, does not preempt state statutes of repose. So homeowners’ state law claims for water contamination against an electronics manufacturer will be dismissed.
While a lower number of hurricanes is expected in 2014, they won't be necessarily weaker storms, so preparation is still essential.