On January 18, 2013, the District of Columbia enacted the “Access to Justice for Bicyclists Act of 2012″ (A19-625) which provides bicyclists with additional rights to relief for civil assault and battery by motorists. The legislation states, in relevant part, that “[a]n individual who, while riding a bicycle, is the victim of an assault or battery by
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On December 7, 2012, the District of Columbia enacted the “Alternative Service of Process Amendment Act of 2012″ (D.C. Act 19-563). The legislation, which is subject to a 30-day Congressional review period before becoming effective, provides an alternative method for effecting service of process on nonresidents who are involved in motor vehicle accidents or collisions in
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On December 18, 2012, the D.C. Council approved the “Pre-Litigation Discovery of Insurance Coverage Amendment Act of 2012″ (B19-890). The legislation, which is subject to approval by the Mayor and a 30-day Congressional review period, provides for pre-litigation disclosure of insurance coverage in vehicle accident cases, including but not limited to vehicle accident cases involving
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On October 12, 2012, the Committee on the Judiciary is scheduled to hold a public hearing on, inter alia, the “Pre-Litigation Discovery of Insurance Coverage Act of 2012″ (B19-890). The legislation, if enacted, would provide for pre-litigation disclosure of insurance coverage in vehicle accident cases. Specifically, the legislation would require insurers to disclose the coverage limits applicable
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