Action Alert- HB 721 Bed Bug Bill

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House Bill 721-Bed Bug Liability is being heard in the House Commerce & Job Development Committee on Wednesday, June 1 at 10:00AM. HB 721 attempts to clarify North Carolina public policy by articulating certain duties and “safe harbors” for the respective parties:  Landlords shall not knowingly lease apartments with Bed Bug problems; Tenants … [Read more...]

NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2011 Release #11-230 Recall Hotlines: See listing below CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Eight Manufacturers Recall Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Ratings Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety … [Read more...]

Durham Highest Paid City in the South

Duke and UNC help boost salaries in Durham.

When it comes to living in the South, if you want a high salary, Durham is the place to be. That's the conclusion of a study by The Business Journals, a regional business news service. The article cites figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that show the typical worker in the Durham area earned $50,480 in 2009. That puts Durham ahead of Huntsville, … [Read more...]