Tax credit seen as good investment in economic recovery
When natural disasters strike, the first casualties are people, followed by their homes and possessions. Hurricane Michael damaged or destroyed 68% of Bay County residences when it made landfall there last …
Is the state building code up to the challenge?
A new report on Hurricane Michael’s destruction confirms what many of us who saw the damage firsthand already knew: the building code in the Panhandle for even the most recently built …
Plus new counseling for young survivors
New figures show progress is indeed being made in resolving the number of open claims from Hurricane Michael. Florida insurance regulators told carriers in late July to “redouble efforts” to resolve open claims from …
Conflict in law from past practices remains
A recent Florida Supreme Court decision to dismiss an Assignment of Benefits (AOB) case that it previously had agreed to review has left in limbo conflicting lower court rulings on whether insurance companies …
After the recent tragic events in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, Florida House Speaker Jose Oliva issued a statement that literally gave me the chills, as it was exactly the tone and message needed. Florida has certainly seen its …
It’s that time of the year again! Back-to-school season is always an emotional time. For young students, this involves new loves and new fears, and excitement (or dread) about the future. For parents – free babysitting! All jokes aside, we …
It’s about reducing risk and helping students succeed
Of course, population growth by itself, is not a true measure of a state’s success. Our people need to be healthy and productive workforce members. Toward that end, the state Board of …
Some via air delivery
The autonomous vehicle isn’t the only transportation mode taking off in Florida. Miami International Airport has picked up seven more airlines, a 10% increase in carriers serving the nation’s 13th busiest airport. They’re bringing part …
Commercial production approaching
The Automated Vehicles Symposium was held earlier this month in Orlando and provided a great update on where we are in the testing – and ultimate commercial availability – of fully automated vehicles on our roadways. Even …
Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Fees
We know from our recent decade-long experience fighting ever-abusive Assignment of Benefits (AOB) litigation here in Florida that certain trial lawyers are particularly adept at making lemonade when the court hands them lemons. When one loophole closes, …