Category: Archive – News

Miami Herald: Mining in Broward could spark outcry

Dec 29, 2009

The Miami Herald published this article on December 29, 2009. BY DAVID FLESHLER Sun Sentinel The Seminole Tribe has applied for a permit to expand a rock mine in a remote corner of northwest Broward County in a proposal that …

Miami Herald: Tackling contentious insurance issues

Dec 28, 2009

In the 2010 legislative session, resolving claims faster and simplifying medical billing will be the big issues for Sean Shaw, the state’s insurance consumer advocate. BY BEATRICE E. GARCIA Miami Herald–December 29, 2009 As the state insurance consumer advocate, Sean …

Banks Bundled Bad Debt, Bet Against It and Won

Dec 24, 2009

The New York Times–December 24, 2009 By GRETCHEN MORGENSON and LOUISE STORY In late October 2007, as the financial markets were starting to come unglued, a Goldman Sachs trader, Jonathan M. Egol, received very good news. At 37, he was …

Los Angeles sees sharp rise in red-light camera revenue

Dec 24, 2009

Since late ’07, monthly income grew from about $200,000 to about $400,000, according to estimates. Last year, the city more than doubled the fines it charges for violations. By Rich Connell Los Angeles Times–December 24, 2009 As Los Angeles City …