Category: Florida Legislative News

The FPCA Homeowners Division will be meeting via teleconference today at 2:00 p.m.  The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code:  36274#. An agenda for the meeting, as well as minutes from the September 13, 2010 meeting, are attached.  Also attached …

By Richard J. Fidei, PartnerColodny Fass   Pending before the U.S. House of Representatives, House Resolution 4802 would dramatically expand the coverage authority of risk retention groups.  Also known as the “Risk Retention Modernization Act of 2010 (‘Act’),” the legislation …

  Please note:  This report is being resent due to technical difficulties.   To provide a useful tool in following this year’s political campaign developments, Colodny Fass has prepared an outline of all Florida Cabinet and State Legislative races, as …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Class-size amendment to go to Florida voters Union’s challenge to the measure turned aside by state Supreme Court Voters will be able to decide whether to roll back …

  Weekly insurance related media recaps from the Insurance Information Institute (“III”) are outlined below for the month of September 2010 (click on the hyperlinks to access the referenced information): Week of September 26-October 1 South Florida Sun Sentinel columnist …

  The Louisiana Department of Insurance has advised insurers that rulemaking has commenced on Regulation 99, which relates to the issuance, effect and approval of certifications of insurance.  A Rule Hearing has been scheduled for October 28, 2010 at 10:00 …

The FPCA Automobile Division will be meeting via teleconference on Thursday, October 14 at 3:30 p.m.  The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code:  36275#. Meeting materials will be forthcoming. Should you have any questions, please contact Katie Webb (kwebb@cftlaw.com).  

The FPCA Homeowners Division will be meeting via teleconference on Thursday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m.  The call-in number is 800.369.1285; conference code:  36274#.  Meeting materials will be forthcoming. Should you have any questions, please contact Katie Webb (kwebb@cftlaw.com).  

  The following insurance-related bills passed during Florida’s 2010 legislative session become effective today, October 1, 2010.  These bills extend exemptions to records from the Florida public records and meetings laws. The Open Government Sunset Review Act requires the legislature …

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued tax relief guidelines today, September 30, 2010, for homeowners affected by corrosive drywall. The amount of a loss that may be claimed depends on whether the taxpayer has a pending claim for reimbursement …