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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. -
Contractor shortage, rural path of Hurricane Michael blamed for thousands of open claims
A severe shortage of contractors is partly to blame for the failure to close thousands of claims a year after the Hurricane Michael devastated parts of the Florida Panhandle, according to a representative of insurance agents. -
New report says Hurricane Michael has produced fewer suits than Irma, but average payout is higher
A Florida insurance company reports that litigation following Hurricane Michael is down compared to Hurricane Irma. -
Arbitration under attack in Washington while Florida politicians work for real legal reforms, state Chamber says
WASHINGTON — Trial lawyers would have far less arbitration to deal with and more money in their pockets if legislation to get rid of arbitration in consumer contracts, which passed the U.S. House earlier this month with help from two Republicans, ever gets out of the Senate, opponents say. -
Business group confident governor will choose 'fine jurists' to fill possible openings at Florida Supreme Court
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has made good choices so far for the Florida judiciary, and the possible ascension of two state Supreme Court justices to the federal appeals bench is not real cause for concern, according to the local director of a national business group. -
MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP: The US-Chile Tax Treaty and Its Impact on Taxpayers
After nearly a decade of being put on hold, several members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have recently indicated that the first US-Chile Income Tax Treaty may be approved. -
Republican Gaetz: 'On this issue, I'm with the Democrats,' in urging passage of bill to end consumer contracts arbitration
WASHINGTON — The lone Republican supporter of legislation to get rid of arbitration in consumer contracts, which opponents say would create injustice and enrich class action attorneys, is urging Congress to send the bill to the President's desk, where he hopes it will be signed. -
Florida Supreme Court justices tapped to fill vacant seats on federal appeals bench
TALLAHASSEE — Two Florida Supreme Court justices have been named to fill seats on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. -
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Suzanne Gilbert Appointed to American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary
Holland & Knight partner Suzanne E. Gilbert has been appointed by the American Bar Association (ABA) President, Judy Perry Martinez, to serve a three-year term on its Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary representing the Eleventh Circuit federal courts. -
Business group questions need for biometric privacy legislation, speculates it's lawyer-driven
Calls for biometric privacy legislation are increasing in Florida, leading some observers to speculate that it is lawyer-driven rather than based on concerns from "Joe Citizen."Biometric privacy has become a hot-button issue in Florida, leading some observers to wonder why. -
Citizens Property Insurance: AOB reform good for consumers, 'jury still out' on litigation portion
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) – Assignment of benefits (AOB) reforms that took effect earlier this week will be a boon for consumers but it isn't clear whether litigation provisions will reduce lawsuit abuse in Florida, according to a spokesman for the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. -
APCIA insurance group applauds Florida lawmakers for passing bill limiting lawsuit abuse
The Florida regional manager for the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), believes bad actors will no longer be able to take advantage of homeowners when it comes to assignment of benefits (AOB) in the Sunshine State. -
BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS: Bradley Partner Marc James Ayers Board Certified in Florida in Appellate Practice
Bradley is pleased to announce that Marc James Ayers, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office, has been certified in appellate practice by the Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization and Education (BLSE). -
Insurance advocate: Florida insurers 'grateful' for Gov's signature on AOB reform; other abuses continue
Florida consumers should see more insurance choices and lower rates in coming years, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed AOB reform into law, insurance industry advocate says. -
Florida Justice Reform Institute says higher limit on damages in county courts may add to courts' burden
The Florida House and Senate voted earlier this month to approve House Bill 337 that increases county lawsuit thresholds, changing the $15,000 limit on civil suit damages that has been in place since 1992. -
D.C. attorney, former Lewinsky co-counsel faces reciprocal suspension for allegedly mishandling cases
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Washington attorney Nathaniel H. Speights, who represented Monica Lewinsky during the Clinton White House scandal, faces reciprocal suspension following an April 18 Florida Supreme Court order, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
AOB reform bill signals end to decade-long fight, advocates claim victory
TALLAHASSEE – The decade-long fight to address “assignment of benefits” concluded last week with proponents committed to its reform claiming victory in the form of Senate Bill 122. -
Florida governor expected to sign benefits reform despite criticism of 'bad actors'
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is due to sign major assignment of benefits (AOB) reform but there are still "bad actors" doing much the same thing in auto glass, said the head of a Florida insurance trade organization during a recent interview. -
2019 shaping up to be difficult year for Florida workers' comp reform; 'Real opposition comes from trial lawyers'
The state of Florida faces a number of challenges in reforming its workers' compensation system. But right now, one of the biggest hurdles is simply the stark differences between two proposed pieces of legislation pending in the Florida legislature's two chambers, and particularly the bills' handling of measures to tamp down the amounts able to be claimed by lawyers. -
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.