May 28, 2010
Following is a listing of insurance-related Florida regulatory events for the week of May 31 – June 4, 2010: Note: All times are Eastern Time. Additional information is available via hyperlink were noted in bold type. FLORIDA INSURANCE REGULATORY EVENTS …
May 28, 2010
At the FPCA Automobile Division meeting held on Friday, May 21, the Members discussed creating a timeline and a list of issues to prepare for the 2011 and 2012 Florida Legislative Sessions. Accordingly, the following documents are attached: (1) draft …
May 28, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Supreme Court Justices Again Reject Florida Property Tax Break Challenge For a second time this week, the justices Wednesday refused to hear an appeal of lower court rulings upholding the …
May 27, 2010
HB 7109 relating to Florida’s Qualified Target Industry (“QTI”) Program was among 26 bills that were passed during the 2010 Florida Legislative Session and signed today, May 27, 2010, by Governor Charlie Crist (to view complete bill information, click …
May 27, 2010
The following insurance-related bills passed during the 2010 Florida Legislative Session were signed today by Governor Charlie Crist (to view complete bill information, click on the hyperlinks below): CS/1st Eng. SB 2046 relating to Employee Leasing Companies Effective July …
May 27, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Miami judge certifies nation’s first drywall class action Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Joseph Farina has certified the nation’s first Chinese drywall class action lawsuit. Trial lawyers urge …
May 27, 2010
THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA published the following article on May 27, 2010: The state’s public employees’ union Wednesday dropped its opposition to legislation aimed at cutting workers’ compensation costs for businesses by revamping prescription drug standards. The switch came …
May 27, 2010
The Miami Herald published the following article on May 27, 2010: Florida insurance regulators disputed accusations that they pose a worse threat than hurricanes to the property insurance industry. BY NIRVI SHAH nshah@MiamiHerald.com Hurricanes aren’t the real threat to the …
May 27, 2010
Florida State Representative William D. Snyder’s Office issued the following news release on May 27, 2010: TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist signed into law House Bill (HB) 7069 by Representative William Snyder (R‐Stuart). The bi‐partisan legislation will close loopholes in …
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Reverses Position, Supports HB 5603
May 27, 2010
After asking Governor Charlie Crist for a veto, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME”) is now supporting HB 5603, which relates to workers’ compensation and Florida’s risk management programs, according to The Florida Current. AFSCME …