Category: Florida Legislative News
Jul 15, 2011
Florida Property and Casualty Association (“FPCA”) Automobile Division Members: As previously discussed, an FPCA Automobile Division meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale office of Colodny Fass, located at: One Financial Plaza, …
Jul 14, 2011
Florida Property and Casualty Association Homeowners Division Members: As you may recall, on June 27, 2011 the Palm Beach Post published an article titled “Uptick in homeowners insurance ‘only the beginning for soaring rates.’” In response to that article, …
Jul 13, 2011
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services on July 13, 2011 about the Federal Reserve’s semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress. To view the report in PDF format, click here. Chairman …
Jul 11, 2011
The Louisiana Department of Insurance (“LDI”) has released the July 2011 edition of its monthly consumer advocacy newsletter, “Insurance News, Be In The Know.” The newsletter is reprinted below and is also accessible on the LDI Web site by clicking here. Should …
Jul 8, 2011
Florida Property and Casualty Association Homeowners Division Members: In rulings issued today, July 8, 2011, the Florida Supreme Court found that the Florida Legislature acted unconstitutionally in 2005 by placing new restrictions on lawsuits filed by asbestos exposure victims. …
Jul 8, 2011
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Alvin Davis named Florida Teacher of the Year 2012 Following an evening of celebration, fun and the recognition of Florida’s leading teachers, Alvin Davis, a music teacher from …
Jul 6, 2011
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission have issued final rules today, July 6, 2011, implementing credit score disclosure requirements in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“Dodd-Frank”). The final …
Jul 6, 2011
The following news release was issued by the School Board of Broward County on July 6, 2011: Local Educators Selected to Participate in National Educational Program Delia Borro, media specialist and Olga Coy, eighth grade International Baccalaureate …
Jul 5, 2011
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State layoffs of 1,300 employees hitting home Millions of Floridians head back to work today after a three-day Fourth of July weekend. Governor Rick Scott OK’s SunRail; Critics …
Jul 1, 2011
Florida Property and Casualty Association Automobile Division Members: The Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiarum Brief and Motion for Rehearing in Kingsway Amigo v. Ocean Health was granted by the Fourth District Court of Appeal. A copy of the …