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Advocates say new Florida insurance law a victory for consumers
TALLAHASSEE — Consumer advocates are hailing a new Florida law requiring life insurance companies to inform policyholders of their right to consult with a professional before agreeing to changes in their policies.
Hyman maintains AV Preeminent rating
Awarded to fewer than 10 percent of those registered
Companies must prove 'enterprise' to invoke RICO
MIAMI -- Corporations are allowed to invoke federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization statutes to litigate fraud claims, but they have to prove that those accused were acting in collusion, says a Miami attorney and expert on the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act.
Officials prepare to fill Constitution review commission
TALLAHASSEE -- Applications for a seat on the Constitution review commission (CRC) are now being accepted by the Florida Supreme Court.
Talc lawsuits starting to pile up for Johnson & Johnson
ST. LOUIS – Plaintiffs attorneys throughout the country, including in Florida, are working to bring alleged victims of talc to court following two multimillion-dollar judgments rendered in a St. Louis district court.
Minimum fare meant to prevent rider 'cannibalism'
LAKELAND – Hillsborough County’s minimum fair rule is meant to separate and protect two very different modes of for-hire transportation, according to Kyle Cockream, the executive director of the county’s Public Transportation Commission (PTC).
No end in sight for Florida-Georgia water feud
WASHINGTON – Just follow the money and you'll understand why the states of Georgia and Florida are going back to court to continue their 27-year battle over water rights.
Safeguards in place, but risk exists with compounded drugs
LAKELAND – The practice of mixing patient-specific medicines, known as compounding, has become big business in the pharmaceutical industry, but it’s not without risk, as evidenced by a lawsuit being considered in Florida courts against a lab accused of mixing a fatal mix of pain medicine.
Destin city manager defends last-minute hiring of outside attorney
DESTIN – Destin City Manager Greg Kisela said the city will need the expertise of a franchise attorney to get a better deal with Gulf Power when the agreement comes up again in 2018.
Florida attorneys: Stick to long-term investment strategy
Though every investor has had to bear 2016’s volatile stock market, Florida attorneys continue to be bullish about the importance of staying on a consistent, long-term investment course.