Feb 18, 2010
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Florida taxing boards would be elected under proposal The power to raise property taxes would rest solely with elected officials under a constitutional amendment proposed for the …
Feb 18, 2010
In his opening address at the Statewide Space Industry Summit today, February 18, 2010, Florida Governor Charlie Crist introduced new legislation that would provide assistance for new and expanding Florida aerospace businesses. To access a live Webcast of the event on FloridaToday.com, …
Feb 18, 2010
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) will review Rule 69O-189.007, entitled “Insurer Experience Reporting – Excessive Profits, Workers’ Compensation Insurance” at a rule development workshop scheduled for February 22 at 1 p.m. Colodny Fass representatives will attend the February …
Feb 17, 2010
The regulation of public adjusters is expected to be a significant topic of the 2010 Florida Legislative Session, specifically as it relates to fee caps and solicitation restrictions on public adjuster services. Last year, two lawsuits were filed challenging …
Feb 17, 2010
The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation has advised that the deadline to file claims against Florida Select Insurance Company (“Florida Select”) is April 12, 2010. To view the notice, click here. Claims should be sent …
Feb 17, 2010
The Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Group (“Advisory Group”) is scheduled to hold its inaugural meeting on February 25, 2010 in Orlando. As part of the meeting, invited panel guests will hold a roundtable-style discussion on the following …
Feb 17, 2010
The Miami Herald published this article on February 17, 2010. By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press Writer With Medicaid costs now consuming 26 percent of the state budget, the upcoming session seems primed for a program overhaul. But legislators will tackle …
Feb 17, 2010
The Miami Herald published this article on February 17, 2010. The Associated Press Florida nurses are calling for legislation to set minimum hospital staffing ratios and give them whistle-blower protection. Dozens of registered nurses marched and held a rally Wednesday …
Feb 17, 2010
Note: Until the March 2, 2010 Florida legislative bill filing deadline, Capitol to Courthouse Headliners will provide a listing of insurance-related bills filed each day. This listing will be located at the end of the news headlines. …
Feb 17, 2010
Attached please find a memorandum addressing the ethical considerations of an attorney owning a billing company that has been assigned personal injury protection (PIP) receivables from medical providers. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact …