Category: Florida Legislative News

Florida Governor Charlie Crist, in his capacity as a Trustee for the State Board of Administration (“SBA”), today, September 25, 2008, met with leaders of BlackRock Financial to discuss the status of Florida’s investment funds. BlackRock currently manages $7.7 billion …

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Floridians’ deduction on fed tax form stalls The renewal of a significant tax break that has allowed Floridians to write off part of their state and local sales taxes stalled …

REMINDER: Colodny Fass, P.A. will host a fundraiser for Senator JD Alexander (R -Winterhaven) in its Fort Lauderdale Office on September 30, 2008 at 11:30 am. Campaign contributions should be made out to “JD Alexander Campaign” and are limited to …

REMINDER AND UPDATE: Colodny Fass, P.A. (“CFTKA”) will host a fundraiser for Senator JD Alexander (R -Winterhaven) in its Fort Lauderdale Office on September 30, 2008 at 11:30 am. Campaign contributions should be made out to “JD Alexander Campaign” and …

For your information, PESI, LLC recently released a report entitled “Florida P.I.P. Litigation: Hot Topics, Trends and the Future of P.I.P.” Topics covered in the report include: P.I.P. 2008: Legislative Cure or Boondoggle? Medicare Fee Schedules Florida’s 2007 P.I.P. Amendments: …

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a reminder regarding Employer Size vs. Covered Lives and Small Employer Exception related to Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”). The reminder, entitled “Implementation …

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: State’s Budget Deficit Sharpens Tax Debate Florida’s continuing revenue shortfall – projected to be in the billions of dollars this year and next – is unprecedented. The partisan dispute over …

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a report with updated information on Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”). The report, entitled “Transitioning Into Section 111 Reporting” contains information for use …

To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Justices: No vote needed for redevelopment bonds In a stunning double flip-flop, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that it made a mistake a year ago by requiring voter approval …

Based on information provided by the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, and information available to this Firm, steps are expected to be taken during the 2009 Florida Regular Legislative Session to correct a significant issue impacting Florida surplus lines …