Mar 12, 2012
The following article was published in The Insurance Journal on March 12, 2012: Florida’s Citizens Assessment Rate to Change Under New Law By Michael Adams Florida lawmakers have approved a bill that reduces the assessment rate of the state-run property …
Mar 12, 2012
The following article was published in the South Florida Sentinel on March 12, 2012: Ted Deutsch launches attack on Chinese drywall By William Gibson South Florida Congressman Ted Deutch plans to unveil legislation at an event in Parkland on Tuesday …
Mar 12, 2012
The following article was published in The New Times on March 12, 2012: How the PIP Reform Bill Will Impact 411-PAIN By Lisa Rab The Broward-based 1-800-411-PAIN Referral Service and other companies that solicit clients who have been in car …
Mar 10, 2012
Yesterday, March 9, 2012, the Florida Senate took up House Bill 941, sponsored by Representative Doug Holder. After amending the bill, the Senate passed it by a vote of 40 to 0. HB 941 then went back to the …
Mar 10, 2012
House Bill 1127 by Representative Ben Albritton was unanimously approved by the Florida Senate late last night, March 9, 2012. The House had passed the bill on February 23, 2012, by a vote of 89-25. The bill will now …
Mar 9, 2012
Late this evening, March 9, 2012, the Florida Senate took up and passed CS/CS/HB 119 relating to Motor Vehicle Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) Insurance by a vote of 22 to 17. Earlier, the House of Representatives had amended the …
Mar 9, 2012
FPCA Automobile Division Members: Attached please find a chart comparing the PIP proposals. Should you have any questions, please contact Katie Webb (kwebb@cftlaw.com).
Mar 9, 2012
The following article was published in The Sunshine State News on March 9, 2012: Bay of Pigs Museum, Disney Transit Line Among $70 Billion Budget Plans By Jim Turner Legislators are expected to cast the final votes on the $70.4 …
Mar 9, 2012
The following article was published in the St. Petersburg Times on March 9, 2012: Limit on doctors dispensing drugs revived in the House The House late Thursday moved forward with a controversial proposal that would limit the amount doctors can …
Mar 9, 2012
FPCA Automobile Division Members: Two amendments to HB 119 have been filed. Please review the attached amendments by Representatives Boyd and Horner. Should you have any questions, please contact Katie Webb (kwebb@cftlaw.com).