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First medical malpractice bill is filed
A doctor-friendly bill that makes a series of changes to how medical malpractice cases are filed emerged this week.
Work begins on major insurance bill
TALLAHASSEE — For the third year in a row, Florida lawmakers are looking to help the state’s property insurers. And this time — with a more business-friendly governor in office — they could succeed.
Fla. lawmakers renew efforts on property insurance bill
Florida lawmakers are going back to work on a property insurance reform measure they believe will help state pay claims after a major hurricane or series of storms.
Florida court rejects appeal from Texas insurer
A three-judge panel in Tallahassee has affirmed the state insurance commissioner’s decision to keep a Texas company from doing business in Florida.
Legal battles over tiny sums may be costing you big bucks
In Palm Beach County, a lawsuit ended in a judgment of $1, but the prevailing attorneys collected $5,500 in fees. In Broward County, a $3,700 dispute meant a payout of about $90,000 for the winning lawyers.
Time bomb of rising bills awaits Floridians
Through these tough economic times, we’ve kept some hefty bills artificially low. The day to pay up is coming soon.
Six more states join challenge of health care law
TALLAHASSEE — The political sea change marked by the November elections Tuesday pulled six more states into Florida’s lawsuit challenging the national health care legislation, making it one of the biggest tests of federal authority in the country’s history with 26 states now in line.
Reforms always stir up a storm
When PIP reforms were considered in 2007, then-Rep. Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort Lauderdale, was the lead negotiator in the House. Now, as a newly elected state senator, she isn’t sure she is ready for another battle over PIP, which attracts countless lobbying groups.
Hands Off, Adam Putnam and Other Cabinet Members Tell Rick Scott
TALLAHASSEE | Thirty minutes after taking office last week, Gov. Rick Scott signed an executive order requiring his approval for any new state rules in departments under his purview.
Flimsy sinkhole insurance claims targeted by Legislature
TALLAHASSEE — Florida needs new laws to make it harder for homeowners to file sinkhole insurance claims based on cracks in homes or driveways, senators were told Tuesday.
Rise in sinkhole claims require legislative tweaks
Just wonderful. If Florida didn’t have enough of an insurance bullseye during hurricane season, we now seem to have to worry about the ground below our feet, and homes.
New era dawns in Tallahassee
A new era dawned in Tallahassee on Tuesday as Rick Scott was sworn in as Florida’s 45th governor and three new Republicans took over the Cabinet offices.
GOP cements influence as Cabinet members take office
Florida Republicans cemented their sweep of state government on Tuesday when three new Cabinet members took office.
Sinkhole study released
The state Senate Banking and Insurance Committee released its interim study Monday, further delving into the rising costs of sinkholes. Billions of dollars in claims have been paid to consumers, and claims have proliferated in recent years. Senate Banking and Insurance – Sinkhole Study
Scott wants to focus on new jobs
TALLAHASSEE — As the first governor in 44 years with no experience in public office, Rick Scott wants to change how Florida does business — and business is what he is all about.
