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Florida bill would rein in 'contingency risk multipliers' in property insurance claims
A Florida lawmaker has introduced a bill that would restrict a practice that ramps up fees paid to attorneys who represent a property owner suing an insurer on a contingency-fee basis. -
Third-party litigation financing gaining acceptance in southern Florida, report says
MIAMI – Law firms in Southern Florida are emphasizing third-party litigation financing as a means to gain the financial resources their clients need to win cases, according to a recent Law.com report. -
House and Senate unanimously approve earnings hike for worker's comp judges
Worker's comp judges receive pay increase to retain quality public servants -
Vaping bill that raises punitive damages cap sidelined in House
A Florida House panel on Thursday temporarily postponed a regulatory proposal that raises the punitive damages award cap on vaping manufacturers. -
Palm Beach Sheriff paying lobbyists thousands to fight paying settlement to unarmed man shot by deputy, reports claim
PALM BEACH – Recent reports claim that the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department is paying lobbyists nearly $400 an hour in order to minimize a legal payout to an unarmed man who suffered paralysis after being shot by a deputy in 2013. -
Property insurers in Florida seek rate increases, cite litigation burdens
Several Florida insurers have filed requests for double-digit rate increases as high as 47 percent amid concerns that some companies will see their financial ratings downgraded in the coming year. -
Florida bill to limit attorney fee awards in property insurance claims advances
Legislation to curb excessive attorney fees charged in property insurance claims passed the Florida House Commerce Committee on a 16-7 vote, setting up a floor vote on the reform measure. -
Bill introduced in House to crack down on double-dipping in asbestos damage claims
TALLAHASSEE – A bill introduced in the House Legislature HB741 and soon to be in the Senate SB1582 its author said would crack down on the practice of “double-dipping” by lawyers in asbestos exposure cases, seeking multiple recoveries for the same asbestos-related injury. -
Florida small business rep calls for reform of lawsuit lending practices
TALLAHASSEE – The state legislative director of the Florida National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is asking state lawmakers to crack down on lawsuit lending by third parties, calling it potentially a perversion of the legal system. -
Official says Florida Chamber supports reform of third party lawsuit lending practices
TALLAHASSEE – An official for the Florida Chamber of Commerce said his organization supports reform by state lawmakers of third party lending practices to plaintiffs in injury trials to prevent runaway interest rates subverting the justice process. -
Smart growth advocacy group seeks repeal of 'very bad' loser-pays law
TALLAHASSEE – A not-for-profit smart growth advocacy organization is taking aim at legislation enacted earlier in the year that threatens citizen advocates and local governments with painful repercussions should they unsuccessfully challenge development in the state. -
Free speech group predicts tough fight in Florida Senate regarding public records requests
TALLAHASSEE -- Legislation in the Florida Legislature that would bar state and local governments from suing over public records requests probably will - yet again - have strong support in the House but the real battle will be in the Senate, according to the the president of a free speech advocacy group. -
Florida Realtors back AOB reform legislation as House bill appears headed for floor debate
While abuse of the state's “assignment of benefits” or AOB legal provisions is increasing at an alarming rate, 2019 might be the year when Florida legislators make headway toward reform, Orlando-based realtor's advocacy group spokesman said during a recent interview. -
Proposed new Florida law seeks to stop government agencies from suing people for making records requests
Government watchdogs and proponents of open access to government documents are applauding a recent move by the Florida House of Representatives to advance new legislation intended to block government agencies from suing people who are attempting to access public records. -
Businessman sues Fla. House of Representatives to block subpoena over Visit Florida investigation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Businessman Pat Roberts has sued the Florida House of Representatives and House Speaker Richard Corcoran after being served with a subpoena for documents that he says are not relevant to the investigation for which he is the subject. -
Fant focuses on promoting Florida's economic growth in campaign for attorney general
TALLAHASSEE — Republican Rep. Jay Fant is ready to move into a new position that he thinks will help him better serve his constituents. -
Prejudgment interest, medical malpractice bills fail in Florida Legislature
TALLAHASSEE — With the Florida Legislature on break, several high-profile bills currently tracked by the Florida Record have been met their legislative demise. -
Orange County judge suspended for misleading election campaign
The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled to suspend 9th Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Michele Shepard from the practice of law. -
11th Circuit rules sanctions against Florida attorney are appropriate
ATLANTA — The 11th Circuit Court has ruled that a Florida attorney deserved the sanctions imposed by a lower court in a case involving insurance fraud. -
Florida Senate committees advance prejudgment interest bill
TALLAHASSEE — In a move that may have corporations rattled, the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill to allow for prejudgment interest to be collected in personal injury settlements.