Los Angeles MTA Debuts First Phase of NextGen Bus Plan
In late December 2020, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) debuted the first of three phases of its next-generation bus plan for the greater LA region. This first phase changed existing routes and added new service into previously underserved areas, including Watts/Willowbrook, and Lax/Ingleside. What is the NextGen Bus Plan? In response to a drop in ridership, in
Study Shows Los Angeles Car Accidents Down by 21% in 2020
If there is an upside to the pandemic that has affected our lives so profoundly, it is that motor vehicle accident rates dropped significantly last year. That is likely the result of stay-at-home orders. While it is good news that car crashes are down by more than one-fifth, that does not mean less need for diligence. Los Angeles remains overwhelmingly
New California Traffic Laws Go Into Effect January 1, 2021
New traffic laws went into effect in California on the first day of 2021. Most of this year’s changes amend or expand existing state traffic laws. Distracted Driving Distracted driving is a major cause of collisions. As of 2021, anyone caught texting or talking on a cellphone more than once during a three-year period receives a point on their license.
COVID-19, Retailers, & Business Interruption Insurance in California
These are incredibly difficult times for California’s brick-and-mortar retailers. When shelter-in-place orders went into effect in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many retailers who were not deemed “essential” were forced to close their doors indefinitely. While some businesses were able to offer online purchasing or curbside delivery service, many others could not adapt – for practical or financial reasons. Popular
COVID-19, Business Interruption Insurance, and Hotels in California
The travel and leisure industry has suffered unprecedented losses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Hotels have been particularly hard hit, with occupancy and revenue rates falling by 50% or more. Hotels that carry business interruption insurance may be able to recover some of these losses by filing and pursuing claims with their insurance carriers. California hotels that need
COVID-19 Resources & Tips for California Businesses
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented economic event, and thousands of small businesses throughout California have taken a devastating hit. Despite the dire ramifications of this large-scale catastrophe, many of the state’s top insurance companies are not paying business interruption claims related to COVID-19. In fact, insurers were quick to declare a lack of coverage even before the first claim
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