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Criminal Law Blog & News

Covers Florida criminal law, crime history and weird crime news. By DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA.

http://reasonabledoubt.org/index.php/criminallawblog

May 21
Understanding Florida’s Prosecution of Teenagers Engaged in Consensual Sexual Behavior

Understanding Florida’s Prosecution of Teenagers Engaged in Consensual Sexual Behavior

In recent days there has been an internet explosion of articles about Florida’s prosecution of a teenager engaged in sexual activity with another teenager. Much of the focus of the recent articles has been the fact that the sexual…
Mar 4
March 5, 1994, Grace Slick Arrested For Aiming Gun At Police Officer - Today In Crime History

March 5, 1994, Grace Slick Arrested For Aiming Gun At Police Officer - Today In Crime History

On this date, March 5, in the year 1994, former Jefferson Starship lead singer, Grace Slick, was arrested for pointing a firearm at a police officer who was responding to a call that shots had been fired at her house. Law enforcement…
Mar 4
March 5, 1994, Grace Slick Arrested For Aiming Gun At Police Officer

March 5, 1994, Grace Slick Arrested For Aiming Gun At Police Officer

On this date, March 5, in the year 1994, former Jefferson Starship lead singer, Grace Slick, was arrested for pointing a firearm at a police officer who was responding to a call that shots had been fired at her house. Law enforcement…

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Focuses on including international arbitration, real estate investment and land development, financing, foreign investment and tax, Miami’s new zoning code (Miami 21), public-private partnerships, hospitality, and construction in Miami, Florida. By Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP.

http://www.newmiamiblog.com/

Jun 17
Cash Deals, French Interest Increasing in South Florida Real Estate Market

Cash Deals, French Interest Increasing in South Florida Real Estate Market

Melissa C. Pallett-VasquezBienvenue! Bienvenido! Bem-vindos! Welcome to Miami – where cash is king Buyers from across the globe continue to hone in on South Florida as a hot market for real estate investment. Canadians, Brazilians, and…
Jun 14
Thank You For Joining Us For Our New Miami Breakfast Series | Hospitality

Thank You For Joining Us For Our New Miami Breakfast Series | Hospitality

Suzanne Amaducci-AdamsThursday, June 13, 2013 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM 1450 Brickell Avenue, 23rd Floor Miami, FL 33131 Thank you for joining us for the second installment of the New Miami Breakfast Series. Hospitality: A Bird’s Eye…
Jun 14
Spike in Real Estate Creates Tax Planning Opportunities for South Florida Property Owner

Spike in Real Estate Creates Tax Planning Opportunities for South Florida Property Owner

Joshua KaplanAlthough it may come as a surprise to many, it is no secret that South Florida property values are on the rise. Over the past few years, wealthy Latin Americans and other foreign investors have turned their investment focus…

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Nursing Law Blog

Covers health law and nursing law. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://nursinglawblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 17
Terrible Things That Can Happen after Discipline on Your Nursing License or Resignation of a Nursing License after Notice of Investigation

Terrible Things That Can Happen after Discipline on Your Nursing License or Resignation of a Nursing License after Notice of Investigation

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Do you have nursing licenses in several different states? Do you have a license in more than one health profession? Have you been … Continue…
Jun 12
Kudos to Wyoming State Board of Nursing for its Accurate Information on its Website for Nurse

Kudos to Wyoming State Board of Nursing for its Accurate Information on its Website for Nurse

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law As a nurse, when you are the subject of a complaint that alleges improper conduct or action that could result in discipline against ……
May 29
Nurses Fight for Lawmakers to Relax Laws Requiring Doctors to Oversee Their Work

Nurses Fight for Lawmakers to Relax Laws Requiring Doctors to Oversee Their Work

By Carole C. Schriefer, R.N., J.D., The Health Law Firm and George F. Indest, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law There’s a controversial tug-of-war in the health care industry. According to The…

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The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers legal issues impacting health care providers and professionals, including Medicare and Medicaid audits and fraud, pain management regulations, professional licensing, and clinical privileges. By George F. Indest III.

http://www.thehealthlawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 18
Fight Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion!

Fight Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion!

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health LawMany health professionals don’t understand the significant repercussions that an exclusion action by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)…
Jun 17
PERSONAL INJURY: Tort of Malicious Prosecution Is Expanded in Hawaii

PERSONAL INJURY: Tort of Malicious Prosecution Is Expanded in Hawaii

The author of this is article is Fred Shackelford, a legal research attorney with National Legal Research Group in Charlottesville, Virginia. In many states, one of the elements of the tort of malicious prosecution is initiating or procuring…
Jun 14
Walgreens Pays $80 Million to Settle Drug Enforcement Administration Painkiller Investigation

Walgreens Pays $80 Million to Settle Drug Enforcement Administration Painkiller Investigation

By Lance O. Leider, J.D., The Health Law Firm and Catherine T. Hollis, J.D., The Health Law FirmIt seems the firefight between Walgreens and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has come to an end. On June 11, 2013, the DEA announced…

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Florida Bankruptcy News and…

Florida Bankruptcy News and Current Events

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure defense news. Debt Relief Group LLC.

http://1800debtrelief.com/bankruptcy-news/

Jun 17
National Envelope Files for Bankruptcy

National Envelope Files for Bankruptcy

In what could be seen as a referendum on the postal industry from the internet age, National Envelope is beginning the process of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection – again. This is the second time the largest envelope company…
Jun 14
How to Choose a Credit Counseling Agency

How to Choose a Credit Counseling Agency

Filing for bankruptcy isn’t as easy as simply filling out some paperwork and waiting for your debts to be discharged. Instead, it’s a process that has many requirements such as counseling and education. Credit counseling happens…
Jun 12
Stop Wage Garnishment with Bankruptcy

Stop Wage Garnishment with Bankruptcy

Wage garnishment is one of the most frustrating things that can happen to any working individual. If you’re struggling with your debt and a creditor is able to get a judgment against you, then wage garnishment can go into effect…

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Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer…

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer News

Covers boating accident and fishermen injury news. by Brais & Brais.

http://news.braislaw.com/

Jun 15
Brais, Brais & Rusak Cruise Injury Attorneys Represent Kentucky Passenger Against Carnival

Brais, Brais & Rusak Cruise Injury Attorneys Represent Kentucky Passenger Against Carnival

The Brais, Brais & Rusak cruise injury lawyers have been retained to represent a Kentucky woman who was severely injured when a door latch malfunctioned. The poorly maintained latched caused a heavy exterior weather door to slam on the…
May 22
Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak

Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak

The cruise injury lawyers of Brais, Brais & Rusak were retained to represent a New York cruise passenger who was injured at the Royal Caribbean private resort at Labadee, Haiti. Royal Caribbean leases a large tract of land in Labadee…
Mar 27
Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line

Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line

The cruise injury attorneys of Brais, Brais & Rusak have been retained by a Hungarian crewmember in a claim against Princess Cruise Lines. The waiter, while preforming his duties, injured his back. Evidence gathered thus far shows…

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Florida Personal Injury Law Blog

Covers personal injury legal news, including car accidents, insurance law and workers' compensation. By LaBovick & LaBovovick.

http://injurylaw.labovick.com/

Jun 17
Worldwide Complications with Transvaginal Mesh

Worldwide Complications with Transvaginal Mesh

It appears the transvaginal mesh (TVM) fiasco is gaining worldwide traction. You’ve most likely heard about the extensive litigation here in the US, but this is not only a problem in America. There is new transvaginal sling…
Jun 13
Florida's Privacy Laws & Aaron's Rent-to-Own Computer

Florida's Privacy Laws & Aaron's Rent-to-Own Computer

Have you heard about the federal investigation and lawsuits involving Atlanta-based Aaron' s rent to own stores installing spyware into rental computers? It seems many franchise owners took it upon themselves to install spyware into computers…
Jun 12
Florida Bans Texting and Driving, But What About Social Media Posts, Pictures and Tweets?

Florida Bans Texting and Driving, But What About Social Media Posts, Pictures and Tweets?

Florida has taken an important first step in curtailing the deadly habit of texting and driving, but should Florida legislators have done more? Last month the Sunshine State joined 39 other states to make texting and driving illegal.…

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Helping Florida Consumers

Covers Florida consumer law. By Taras Rudnitsky.

http://helpingfloridaconsumers.com

Jun 15
Government Sues to Stop Illegal Debt Relief Practices of Florida Company

Government Sues to Stop Illegal Debt Relief Practices of Florida Company

The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the illegal practices of a Florida debt relief company. The lawsuit, filed in a Florida federal court, targets American Debt Settlement…
May 29
Cavalry Portfolio Services Dismisses Case Against Our Client

Cavalry Portfolio Services Dismisses Case Against Our Client

Plaintiff: Cavalry Portfolio Services LLC Original Creditor: Washington Mutual Bank Plaintiff’s Attorneys: Desiree Andreu Plaintiff’s Law Firm: Law Offices of Andreu, Palma & Andreu PL Case Outcome: Case dismissed without our…
May 26
Credit Report Errors are Widespread

Credit Report Errors are Widespread

Credit reports are important to most consumers, because they often determine the interest rates that you receive on mortgages, car loans and other loans. If you have bad credit, you may not be able to get that home or car you were…

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Tampa Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law news. By Mayberry Law Firm.

http://www.tampacriminallawyer-blog.com/

Jun 18
Man Pushed Off Moped, Beaten With Prosthetic Leg

Man Pushed Off Moped, Beaten With Prosthetic Leg

A man in South Carolina was pushed off his moped and subsequently beaten with his own prosthetic leg Monday afternoon. Joel Parrish, 35, of Myrtle Beach is alleged to have performed this ridiculous and heinous act without any reason being…
Jun 17
71 Year Old Man Arrested, Attacks Police With Denture

71 Year Old Man Arrested, Attacks Police With Denture

71 year old Pennsylvania man William Moody had a bad day. Just this past Friday Moody became enraged when a good samaritan parked in his driveway so as to render aid to a victim of a nearby accident. According to a report, the samaritan…
May 17
Tampa, Florida Man Tricks Girlfriend Into Taking Abortion Pill, Faces Federal Murder Charge

Tampa, Florida Man Tricks Girlfriend Into Taking Abortion Pill, Faces Federal Murder Charge

Tampa man John Andrew Welden, 26, is facing a Federal charge in the middle district of Florida for allegedly tricking his girlfriend into ingesting the abortion pill cytotec. Welden, whose father is an OB/GYN doctor was arrested May 15th and…

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Southern District of Florida Blog

Provides news and notes regarding federal practice in the Southern District of Florida. By David Markus

http://sdfla.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Government responds to Dore Louis' motion for NSA record

Government responds to Dore Louis' motion for NSA record

Last week, the blog broke the story of Dore Louis' motion seeking NSA phone records, and Judge Rosenbaum's order requiring the government to respond. The story got a lot of attention, which was pretty neat. The government filed a short…
Jun 17
Justice Kagan dials Jenny at 867-5309

Justice Kagan dials Jenny at 867-5309

Gotta love this -- Justice Kagan cited the famous 1982 Tommy Tutone song in American Trucking Association v. City of Los Angeles:Under th[e] contract, a company may transport cargo at the Port in exchange for complying with various…
Jun 13
Supreme Court reverses 11th in Davila v. United State

Supreme Court reverses 11th in Davila v. United State

Apropos of the previous post dealing with the 11th Circuit, the Supreme Court decided Davila today, 9-0:This case concerns Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Crim- inal Procedure, which governs guilty pleas. Two provi- sions of that rule are key…

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Jacksonville Criminal Defense…

Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers Jacksonville criminal law and criminal defense issues. By The Mussallem Law Firm, P.A.

http://www.jacksonvillecriminaldefenseattorney-blog.com/

Jun 17
Dismissed Clay County teacher reaches deal to avoid prosecution on child abuse charge

Dismissed Clay County teacher reaches deal to avoid prosecution on child abuse charge

A Clay County middle school teacher accused of putting a student in a choke hold has accepted a plea deal on a Clay County child abuse charge that would end the case, provided he meets certain conditions. Michael Ford was charged in April…
Jun 14
State takes Jacksonville lawyer's computer for a second time in alleged theft ring

State takes Jacksonville lawyer's computer for a second time in alleged theft ring

Three months after they first seized the computer server of a Jacksonville attorney the state has tabbed as a mastermind of an internet gambling theft and money-laundering ring, agents have taken his computers for a second time. But a judge…
Jun 12
Juveniles arrested in St. Johns County crime spree

Juveniles arrested in St. Johns County crime spree

Two teens were arrested last week on a slew of theft and more serious charges after a failed attempt to flee from St. Johns County police. A 15-year-old and a 13-year-old were initially sniffed out by a man who saw the two teens inside his…

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The Edelstein Firm Blog

Features opinion and commentary on the practice of criminal defense. By David Edelstein.

http://www.miami-criminal-lawyer.net/blog/

Jun 17
Google Aims to Abolish Child Porn Pics With New Database

Google Aims to Abolish Child Porn Pics With New Database

Google announced plans over the weekend to remove child pornography images from the web by using a new, picture-sharing database. Read more..
Jun 17
Smile, You’re Under Arrest

Smile, You’re Under Arrest

More than 3,000 police departments around the country, including Dallas, Cincinnati, Houston, Oakland, Phoenix, and San Jose have supplied officers with uniform, or body-worn, cameras to document their encounters with citizens. Read more..
Jun 14
At least two dozen injured as deck collapses at Shuckers restaurant during Heat game

At least two dozen injured as deck collapses at Shuckers restaurant during Heat game

About a hundred people were watching the Heat-Spurs game on the outdoor, waterfront deck at Shuckers Waterfront Grill when suddenly, the structure partially collapsed. Read more..

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Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog

Cyber Crime Lawyer Blog covers topics such as technology and the law, computer forensics and cyber crime defense. By Miami, Florida criminal defense attorney, David S. Seltzer.

http://www.cybercrimelawyerblog.com/

Jun 18
Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Child Porn Evidence on iPod – U.S. v. Needham

Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Motion to Suppress Child Porn Evidence on iPod – U.S. v. Needham

In Dougherty v. City of Covina, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed with a suburban Los Angeles man that an accusation of molestation alone was not sufficient evidence to legalize a search of his home for child pornography. The…
Jun 17
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Facts Increasing Mandatory Minimum Must Be Decided by Juries – Alleyne v. United State

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Facts Increasing Mandatory Minimum Must Be Decided by Juries – Alleyne v. United State

In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that juries, not judges, must decide any facts that would increase the defendant’s maximum sentence. That’s because every defendant has the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial. But two…
Jun 11
Court Reverses Dismissal of Case Based on Lack of Real Victim in Online Sex Sting – Georgia v. Grube

Court Reverses Dismissal of Case Based on Lack of Real Victim in Online Sex Sting – Georgia v. Grube

I write here fairly often about undercover online operations in which police officers pretend to be underage girls in order to lure adults who want to have sex with children. The courts have consistently ruled that this is not illegal…

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Justice Building Blog

Features discussions between judges and lawyers in the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building.

http://justicebuilding.blogspot.com/

Jun 17
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

Several long time readers have emailed us that they are experiencing difficulties when viewing the blog. The problem -we think- is that Google is going out of their way not to play nice with browsers by companies they don't like. For instance…
Jun 17
BITE ME

BITE ME

The AP writes what we in the criminal defense field have known for some time: Bite mark identification is unreliable (witch craft) nonsense (sorry Dr. Souviron). The article is here.Bite mark identification evidence first came into the…
Jun 16
BIG NEWS

BIG NEWS

By now the Justice Building Football Suicide League is a tradition. Last year saw a record number of players complete for a title so prized, the mere thought of possessing it is enough to make contestants pour over football schedules…

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The Thorpe Law Firm, P.A.

Covers Florida real estate law, foreclosure defense, bankruptcy, estate planning and family law.

http://www.thorpelawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 17
Common Bankruptcy Myth

Common Bankruptcy Myth

With the deep recession America has been in in recent years, the term bankruptcy has been thrown around by the media a lot; high profile celebrities and athletes filing for Chapter 7 even though they make hundreds of thousands dollars a year.…
Jun 4
The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005

The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005

The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005, or the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, became law on April 20, 2005. The intent of the law was to discourage bankruptcy filings under the Bankruptcy Code. The reform…
May 28
The Warren Sapp Bankruptcy

The Warren Sapp Bankruptcy

Warren Carlos Sapp, born December 19, 1972 was a Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League. In March of 2012, Warren Sapp, who assets added up to 6.45 million dollars, filed for Chapter 7…

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Health Care Fraud Blog

Covers durable medical equipment fraud, HIPAA violations, insurance fraud, medicaid fraud, and medicare fraud. By Robert David Malove.

http://www.healthcarefraudblog.com/

May 14
25 People Arrested Medicare Crackdown

25 People Arrested Medicare Crackdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 14,2013) A nation-wide takedown by the Medicare Fraud Strike resulted in charges being filed against 89 health care providers including doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals, for committing Medicare…
Mar 26
OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert - PODs "Inherently Suspect"

OIG Issues Special Fraud Alert - PODs "Inherently Suspect"

WASHINGTON (March 26) – The Office of the Inspector General of the Health and Human Services Department has issued a Special Fraud Alert that physician-owned distributorships (PODs) are “inherently suspect” under the…
Mar 13
Convicted Houston Doctor Sentenced to More than 5 Years Behind Bar

Convicted Houston Doctor Sentenced to More than 5 Years Behind Bar

HOUSTON (March 13) - A Texas doctor who was convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and six counts of false statements relating to health care matters was sentenced today to serve 63 months behind bars. Ben Harris Echols, 63,…

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South Florida Lawyers

Devoted to the civil litigators of South Florida, their goings and doings, their peculiarities and personalities, all done with humor, love, jealousy, snark and just a little bit of class.

http://southfloridalawyers.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
My House!

My House!

[1984] Mary Jane Girls - In My House from Nemesis on Vimeo.Hi y'all! I spoke with SFL via an enigma machine and I have bad news. His trip to the arctic has been extended. They're running low on supplies but I've arranged an emergency drop of…
Jun 17
Gin Gibson Windsurfing Bo Derek Time!

Gin Gibson Windsurfing Bo Derek Time!

Spencer Aronfeld Spencer Aronfeld Spencer Aronfeld Spencer Aronfeld Gin Gibsons sexy Israelis Hitler Alfred E. Neumann windsurfing Bo Derek bunker denizen coffee swilling Judge Schwartz Captain America Alan Kluger AMAZING!Enjoy the break,…
Jun 14
The Longest Day

The Longest Day

Happy Friday all, and thanks for putting up with us on the B-Team this week. This was the most fun I've had since those drag queen parties at Red Square ended 13 years ago. Are you buying it? I hope not. Those parties were a blast. In…

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Givens Law Group Family Law Blog

Covers all aspects of Family Law in Florida.

http://www.familylawfirmflorida.com/Blog_System/Recent_Blog_Posts/RSS.xml

Jun 18
How To Mess Up Your Rehabilitative Alimony Award

How To Mess Up Your Rehabilitative Alimony Award

Rehabilitative alimony is one of the most thoughtful ideas to come into play in divorce cases. The idea is that someone who has the ability to work, but has not been doing so during the marriage, can receive some financial support from the…
Jun 17
Father's Right

Father's Right

If you are a father and are involved in a child custody battle, there are many things that you can do to improve your chances of gaining time with your children. Many Dads who are in a fight over timesharing as a result of a divorce or …
Jun 6
Switching Beneficiaries After Divorce

Switching Beneficiaries After Divorce

Although Florida Statute 732.703 offers protection for divorced spouses from their former spouses claiming an interest in their assets and insurance after death, it is always important to update your will and trust after a divorce. Most…

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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers car, motorcycle and trucking accidents, including those caused by drunk driving. By Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, P.A.

http://www.injury-lawyer-florida.com/

Jun 18
New Regulations Limit “Hours of Service” for Trucker

New Regulations Limit “Hours of Service” for Trucker

State and federal regulations limit truck load size, speed, equipment, as well as driver schedules. Driver fatigue is a well-documented problem in the trucking industry where drivers have an incentive to speed and chase the clock. Truck…
Jun 17
Summer Safety: Baseball and Brain Injury Prevention

Summer Safety: Baseball and Brain Injury Prevention

Summer means baseball season for many players and their families. Whether you are a coach, parent or athlete, it is important to remain aware of the dangers of baseball and injury. Head injuries can be catastrophic and are commonly associated…
Jun 14
Local Woman Killed in Fort Myers Pedestrian Accident

Local Woman Killed in Fort Myers Pedestrian Accident

Fort Myers police officers have identified a female pedestrian who was killed when she was hit by a passing pickup. According to FOX4, the accident happened on Evans Avenue and Colonial Boulevard. Accident reports indicate that the…

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Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers…

Miami Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers Florida criminal offenses, including armed robbery, attempted murder, and drug crimes. By Silber Criminal Law Firm.

http://www.miami-criminal-defense-lawyers.com/

Jun 17
Ruben Yepes Quiroz of Miami, Florida Arrested for Impersonating an Officer

Ruben Yepes Quiroz of Miami, Florida Arrested for Impersonating an Officer

Ruben Yepes Quiroz of Miami, Florida of Miami, Florida was arrested Saturday for allegedly using fake police lights to pull a vehicle over, news sources report. Quiroz, 31, was booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail on charges of prohibited…
Jun 12
Marco Cruz and Ramses Llufrio of Miami, Florida Arrested for Grand Theft

Marco Cruz and Ramses Llufrio of Miami, Florida Arrested for Grand Theft

Marco Cruz, a Miami International Airport cargo handler, and Ramses Llufrio, a Miami pawnshop owner, were arrested this past week on charges of stealing gold bars, news sources report. Cruz, 47, and Llufrio, 38, were booked into police…
Jun 11
Javiel Vergel and Eriel Menendez Casanas of Hialeah, Florida Arrested for Lobster Poaching

Javiel Vergel and Eriel Menendez Casanas of Hialeah, Florida Arrested for Lobster Poaching

Javiel Vergel and Eriel Menendez Casanas of Hialeah, Florida were arrested Friday after they were accused of taking over 400 out-of-season lobsters from Miami waters, news sources report. Vergel, 37, and Casanas, 39, were booked into the…

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Powell & Espat Blog

Covers legal rights and important information for consumers regarding the legal system and our jury system in America.

http://mattlaw.com/blog/

Jun 17
Slip and Fall: Helping the Elderly Avoid Accident

Slip and Fall: Helping the Elderly Avoid Accident

It is important for extra steps to be taken to insure an elderly person does not slip and fall. Their bones are more fragile and consequences can be severe. Continue reading →
Jun 14
Sexual Harassment on College Campuse

Sexual Harassment on College Campuse

Instances of sexual harassment can be found anywhere, including colleges and universities. If you have been a victim, contact a personal injury attorney. Continue reading →
Jun 12
How to Calculate the Worth of Your Personal Injury Claim

How to Calculate the Worth of Your Personal Injury Claim

When you have received a personal injury, how do you put a value on loss of physical movement due to that injury? Seek advice from a personal injury attorney. Continue reading →

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Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and mortgage mediation. By Bruce Jacobs & Associates, P.L.

http://www.miamiforeclosurelawyerblog.com/

Jun 17
Distressed Homeowners Denied Loan Modifications By Dishonest Banker

Distressed Homeowners Denied Loan Modifications By Dishonest Banker

Bank of America employees knew they had reams of loan modification documents already in the system in a vast number of cases. But that reportedly didn't stop bankers from systematically and repeatedly demanding those same documents from…
Jun 13
Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Bruce Jacob's Work Featured in Community Newspaper

Miami Foreclosure Lawyer Bruce Jacob's Work Featured in Community Newspaper

South Florida - and Miami in particular - has built up a well-deserved reputation as the primary battleground of the foreclosure crisis in this country. At the forefront of the "Mortgage Wars" is Miami Foreclosure Attorney Bruce Jacobs, who…
Jun 11
Bank Debt Collection Practices Getting Scrutiny From Fed

Bank Debt Collection Practices Getting Scrutiny From Fed

It started with allegations back in 2011 that JPMorgan Chase, the country's largest mortgage lender, was robo-filing lawsuits against debtors. The lawsuits, riddled with errors, bore a striking resemblance to the robo-signing debacle in the…

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Andrew D. Stine Blog

Covers Florida criminal law and defenses.

http://www.andrewdstine.com/home/blog.aspx

Jun 17
Marijuana Arrests in Palm Beach County

Marijuana Arrests in Palm Beach County

In Palm Beach County, blacks per capita are arrested for marijuana possession nearly five times the rate of whites, according to a recent survey by the ACLU (source).Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and West Palm Beach NAACP President…
Jun 14
Animal Cruelty Laws and Animal Cruelty Charge

Animal Cruelty Laws and Animal Cruelty Charge

Man faces charges after his 2 dogs die, left in hot carAn Avon Park man is in jail today after Port St. Lucie police say he left his two dogs in his car without the engine running, causing them to die from heat exhaustion.Carl A. Castilow, a…
Jun 12
Florida DUI, Refusing To Submit To a Breath Test

Florida DUI, Refusing To Submit To a Breath Test

Sobriety checkpoint in Miramar planned FridayA sobriety checkpoint will be in effect from 9 p.m. Friday through 3 a.m. Saturday for motorists traveling along the 3600 block of South University Drive in Miramar.Police officers from Miramar,…

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The Health Law Firm Blog

Covers health care legislation, enforcement and regulation. By George F. Indest III, P.A.

http://thehealthlawfirmblog.wordpress.com/

Jun 17
Drug Enforcement Administration Agents Raid Central Florida Pain Management Clinic

Drug Enforcement Administration Agents Raid Central Florida Pain Management Clinic

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents along with local police and sheriffs’ deputies raided a Longwood, Florida, pain management…
Jun 13
Texas Oncologist Accused of Poisoning Coworker/Boyfriend’s Coffee

Texas Oncologist Accused of Poisoning Coworker/Boyfriend’s Coffee

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law A Houston, Texas, doctor is accused of spiking her co-worker’s coffee with a toxic chemical. Both the female doctor and the male co-worker…
Jun 7
Health Care Professionals and Providers Beware: The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) Is Catching Fire

Health Care Professionals and Providers Beware: The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) Is Catching Fire

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law In May 2009, the Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) created the Health Care Fraud Prevention…

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Llabona Law Blog

Covers Florida family law issues.

http://www.llabona.com/blog/

Jun 16
Florida Governor Scott Vetoes Alimony Bill

Florida Governor Scott Vetoes Alimony Bill

In April, the Florida Senate voted in favor of Senate Bill 718, better known as the alimony reform bill. This bill would greatly affect the current alimony laws in the state by altering time tables for alimony and ending permanent…
Jun 9
Actress Mayim Bialik Finalizes Divorce

Actress Mayim Bialik Finalizes Divorce

“Big Bang Theory” actress Mayim Bialik, who filed for divorce earlier this year, is now officially a single woman. Her divorce from her husband of nine years was finalized on Thursday, June 6th. Mayim and Michael Stone…
Jun 2
Immigration Reform Bill Omits Same-Sex Couple

Immigration Reform Bill Omits Same-Sex Couple

Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont has been known as a strong supporter of gay rights. Unfortunately for same-sex couples, the democratic senator withdrew an amendment from the immigration reform bill aimed at benefiting same-sex…

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About Florida Law

Covers Florida estate planning and condo laws. By Sackrin & Tolchinsky.

http://aboutfloridalaw.com

Jun 13
Infographic: How Americans are Spending Money in Home Improvement

Infographic: How Americans are Spending Money in Home Improvement
Jun 11
Florida Governor Signs Foreclosure Reform Bill HB 87 Into Law: Constitutional Violations of Due Process and Ex Post Facto Prohibitions Must Be Fought in Florida Court

Florida Governor Signs Foreclosure Reform Bill HB 87 Into Law: Constitutional Violations of Due Process and Ex Post Facto Prohibitions Must Be Fought in Florida Court

Governor Rick Scott sat down at his Governor’s desk on June 7, 2013, picked up his pen and signed lots of bills into law that were sent to him by the Florida Legislature. Rick Scott signed things like the Veteran’s Organizations…
Jun 6
Infographic: American Housing Market Crash

Infographic: American Housing Market Crash

Rank this Week: 621

Florida Foreclosure Defense…

Florida Foreclosure Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers foreclosure news, alternatives, defenses and scams. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.floridaforeclosuredefenselawyersblog.com/

Feb 19
Jacksonville, Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Jacksonville, Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Florida remains the foreclosure capital of the United States, and outside of South Florida, the Jacksonville Florida metro area is leading the pack. The Florida foreclosure rate has remained the highest in the United States for five months…
Feb 18
Duval County Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Duval County Florida among the top ten cities in the Nation in Foreclosure Filings in January 2013

Florida remains the foreclosure capital of the United States, and the Jacksonville Florida metro area is literally drowning in new foreclosure filings. The Florida foreclosure rate has remained the highest in the United States for five…
Feb 4
Your Home is in Foreclosure, Can you afford to save your home?

Your Home is in Foreclosure, Can you afford to save your home?

A: Every homeowner facing foreclosure has to ask themselves this question and give themselves an honest answer. An essential first step for homeowners facing foreclosure is to sit down and take stock of their long term financial situation. …

Rank this Week: 539

Aronberg Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury law. By the Law Offices of Aronberg & Aronberg.

http://aronberglaw.com/blog

Jun 18
DNA Ruling by Supreme Court (Maryland v. King)

DNA Ruling by Supreme Court (Maryland v. King)

June is an important month – it includes Flag Day, Fathers Day, and it is also the month during which the United States celebrates LGBT Pride Month. What we often forget about June, though, is that it is the month …
Jun 17
P.I. Pulse: an Award, a Lawsuit, and another Collapse

P.I. Pulse: an Award, a Lawsuit, and another Collapse

In this blog, we’re going to outline for you the basic information behind a few recent stories in the world of personal injury law. The first story revolves around an Iraq war veteran receiving a jury award of millions of …
Jun 10
Philadelphia building collapse

Philadelphia building collapse

On June 5th, at the corner of Market St. and 22nd St. in center-city Philadelphia, a four-story building, in the process of demolition, collapsed prematurely and unexpectedly over an adjacent thrift shop, wreaking havoc on those inside and…

Rank this Week: 738

Property Insurance Coverage Law…

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Covers property insurance coverage matters. By Merlin Law Group.

http://www.propertyinsurancecoveragelaw.com/

Jun 18
Adjustment of Claims is 100 Percent Policyholder Service--Is The Insurance Industry Providing This Service?

Adjustment of Claims is 100 Percent Policyholder Service--Is The Insurance Industry Providing This Service?

Property claims adjusters are supposed to promptly evaluate damage, investigate coverage, and provide full benefits to policyholders. Adjustment is about giving the customer the service promised and paid for when the policy was purchased.…
Jun 17
Certain Coverage Disputes Under New York Law May Not Prevent An Appraisal Demand

Certain Coverage Disputes Under New York Law May Not Prevent An Appraisal Demand

Under New York law, certain coverage disputes may not prevent appraisal. You may have heard the general rule that issues involving coverage disputes under an insurance policy are purely legal issues that should not be determined by an…
Jun 16
What Makes New Jersey Beach-Front Homes So Valuable?

What Makes New Jersey Beach-Front Homes So Valuable?

Beach-front homes in New Jersey generally cost over $1,000,000. What makes these properties so valuable? Is it simply the proximity to the beach or the views that come with that proximity? Most argue it’s both. What about homes that are…

Rank this Week: 702

Florida Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers Florida car accidents, wrongful death, and bicycle accidents. By Salpeter Gitkin, LLP.

http://www.florida-injury-attorneys-blog.com/

Jun 17
Jeffrey Hirt and James Morin in Coconut Creek, Florida Collision; Hirt Die

Jeffrey Hirt and James Morin in Coconut Creek, Florida Collision; Hirt Die

Jeffrey Hirt and James Morin were in a Coconut Creek, Florida collision on Saturday that ended with Hirt dead, sources indicate. Police are currently conducting an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and have not said…
Jun 17
Miami, Florida Deck Collapse Injures 33

Miami, Florida Deck Collapse Injures 33

33 people were injured in Miami, Florida on Thursday after a deck at a popular restaurant gave way, dropping around 100 people into the ocean, news sources report. At least two of the victims sustained serious injuries and are being treated…
Jun 14
John D. Frazier of Boynton Beach, Florida Apprehended for Hit-and-Run Collision with Police Officer

John D. Frazier of Boynton Beach, Florida Apprehended for Hit-and-Run Collision with Police Officer

John D. Frazier of Boynton Beach, Florida allegedly struck an unmarked patrol car and fled the scene on Wednesday, news sources report. Information regarding the victim's identity was not immediately available following the incident; reports…

Rank this Week: 715

Florida Injury Attorney Blawg

Covers Florida personal injury, medical malpractice and workers' compensation news. By Jeffrey P. Gale, P.A.

http://www.floridainjuryattorneyblawg.com/

Jun 17
Florida Premises Liability Law -- Homeowners, Be Careful Who You Help

Florida Premises Liability Law -- Homeowners, Be Careful Who You Help

In Umile v. Volpe, So.3d , 38 FLW D410, Florida's 4th District Court of Appeals held that a homeowner may be liable to an independent contractor hired to perform work in his home. The holding might appear to clash with this statement of…
Jun 2
Medicare Set Aside (MSA) Considerations in Florida Workers' Compensation Case

Medicare Set Aside (MSA) Considerations in Florida Workers' Compensation Case

This past week our firm settled a workers' compensation case for $892,000. Included in the settlement package was a Medicare Set Aside. Importantly, while the workers' compensation carrier had not obtained approval from CMS of the Set Aside…
May 18
Significant Factors in Establishing the Value of Florida Personal Injury Cases -- No Two Cases are Alike

Significant Factors in Establishing the Value of Florida Personal Injury Cases -- No Two Cases are Alike

Experienced personal injury attorneys consider many factors in judging how to manage their cases. While common elements are present from case to case, no two cases are ever completely alike. Both subjective and objective considerations must…

Rank this Week: 807

Neufeld Law Firm

Covers personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability news.

http://neufeldlawfirm.com/blog/

Jun 17
Hallandale, Florida Whiplash Injury Car Accident Lawyer

Hallandale, Florida Whiplash Injury Car Accident Lawyer

If left untreated whiplash injuries resulting from car accidents, can lead to serious and debilitating physical damage. While this type of injury often causes immediate pain, a whiplash injury may not appear to be a matter of concern…
Jun 14
Obvious Personal-Injury Negligence in Shucker’s Deck Collapse

Obvious Personal-Injury Negligence in Shucker’s Deck Collapse

Game 4 of the Miami Heat game was cause for celebration – but not for everyone. Those 100 fans watching the game from the Shuckers Bar & Grill back patio, located at 1819 79th Street Causeway, North Bay Village, FL 33141 were…
Jun 10
Hallandale, Florida Neck Fracture or Sprain Injury Lawyer

Hallandale, Florida Neck Fracture or Sprain Injury Lawyer

While car accidents resulting in broken necks do not always result in permanent paralysis, or fatalities, a broken neck injury is always traumatic. Even if the injured individual is fortunate enough to survive, and does not have…

Rank this Week: 685

Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney…

Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers Florida criminal law, including DUI and robbery cases. By the Law Offices of Richard Ansara, P.A.

http://www.fortlauderdalecriminalattorneyblog.com/

Jun 17
Florida Court: 20 Years for Domestic Violence Warning Shot

Florida Court: 20 Years for Domestic Violence Warning Shot

The 31-year-old mother of a toddler and 11-year-old twins had never before been arrested. She had never intended for anyone to get hurt. In fact, no one was hurt when she fired a warning shot into a wall three years ago to scare her…
Jun 10
Man Arrested for DUI Despite No Alcohol or Drugs in System

Man Arrested for DUI Despite No Alcohol or Drugs in System

A retired Arizona firefighter was arrested for DUI, despite the fact that he had no alcohol or drugs in his system. This fact was verified not only with a breathalyzer, but also with the analysis of a certified drug recognition expert. Our…
May 26
Risk of South Florida DUI Heightened During Memorial Weekend

Risk of South Florida DUI Heightened During Memorial Weekend

In anticipation of approximately 2,000 or more visitors descending upon South Beach for weekend-long Memorial Day festivities, dubbed Urban Beach Weekend, Miami Beach Police have requested backup from four other surrounding agencies. Our…

Rank this Week: 798

Searcy Mass Tort

Covers medical device and pharmaceutical mass tort issues. By Searcy Denney.

http://www.searcymasstort.com/blog/

Jun 17
Biomet Metal-On-Metal Hip Litigation Moving Forward

Biomet Metal-On-Metal Hip Litigation Moving Forward

The Biomet MDL (multidistrict litigation) was established for the organization and litigation of individual personal injury lawsuits against Biomet in the fall of 2012. In February of this year, the MDL contained 132 individual lawsuits. The…
Jun 12
Risks Associated With Januvia and Byetta Catching FDA’s Eye

Risks Associated With Januvia and Byetta Catching FDA’s Eye

Scientific studies have shown that certain types of diabetes drugs can increase the risk of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer in users. This class of drugs, known as incretin mimetics, mimics the incretin hormones that the body usually…
Jun 12
Thirteen Floridians Injured by Tenn. Compounding Pharmacy Injection

Thirteen Floridians Injured by Tenn. Compounding Pharmacy Injection

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 20 patients injured by a Tennessee compounding pharmacy preparation, including 13 patients in Florida. The Main Street Family Pharmacy of Newbern, Tennessee…

Rank this Week: 831

SEC Lawyers Blog

Covers stock fraud. By Sonn & Erez, PLC.

http://www.seclawyersblog.com/

Jun 13
FINRA Fines, Censures vFinance Investments, Inc., Regarding Private Placement, Failure to Supervise Registered Representative

FINRA Fines, Censures vFinance Investments, Inc., Regarding Private Placement, Failure to Supervise Registered Representative

vFinance Investments, Inc. (CRD #44962, Boca Raton, Florida) submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which the firm was censured and fined $65,000. See FINRA Case #2009016160002. Without admitting or denying the findings,…
Jun 12
Sonn|Erez Investigating Claims Regarding the Late S. Mark Powell of Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management (Austin, Texas)

Sonn|Erez Investigating Claims Regarding the Late S. Mark Powell of Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management (Austin, Texas)

Sonn|Erez is investigating claims involving financial transactions and investments made through former Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management ("Atlantic Trust") Managing Partner, S. Mark Powell ("Powell"), who died earlier this month.…
Jun 11
FINRA Fines, Censures Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Order Restitution of More Than $25,000 for Improper Pricing and Supervisory Failures Regarding Municipal Securitie

FINRA Fines, Censures Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Order Restitution of More Than $25,000 for Improper Pricing and Supervisory Failures Regarding Municipal Securitie

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (CRD #705, St. Petersburg, Florida) submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which the firm was censured, fined $75,000, required to pay $25,603.28, plus interest, in restitution to…

Rank this Week: 909

The White Law Group's Securities…

The White Law Group's Securities Fraud Blog

Covers securities fraud cases, investment fraud practices and securities industry regulations.

http://www.whitesecuritieslaw.com/securities-fraud/blog/

Jun 13
Recovery of Noble Royalties Investment Losse

Recovery of Noble Royalties Investment Losse

Have you suffered substantial losses in your investment with Noble Royalties? If so, the securities fraud attorneys at The White Law Group may be able to help you recover your losses. According to Noble Royalties website, the company…
Jun 13
Will the bond bubble burst?

Will the bond bubble burst?

When disclosing the risk of a particular bond offering, a financial advisor must make the investor fully aware of the following risks associated with all bonds: (1) Inflationary risk – i.e., the risk that fixed-income investments…
Jun 13
More Bad News for Thompson National Propertie

More Bad News for Thompson National Propertie

According to reports, a former chief financial officer of Thompson National Properties was recently suspended for five months from the securities industry for failing to conduct adequate and independent due diligence into an array of…

Rank this Week: 761

FSU College of Law Library Blog

Covers of legal research topics and legal information. From the Florida State University Law Library Team.

http://fsulawlibraryblog.typepad.com/fsu_college_of_law_librar/

Jun 12
Google for Lawyer

Google for Lawyer

There's a new book out, Google for Lawyers: Essential Search Tips and Productivity Tools. Google for lawyers is written by lawyers for lawyers. See more here. Posted by Jon Lutz
May 28
Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyer

Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyer

Android based smartphones are very common and there are many apps for lawyers. Read about them in Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyers. Posted by Jon Lutz
May 21
Three iPad word processor

Three iPad word processor

The iPad is more than just a media consumption device, apps are making it possible to do real work. Here's a review of three word processors for iPad. Read the review here. Posted by Jon Lutz

Rank this Week: 732

Florida Securities Fraud Lawyer…

Florida Securities Fraud Lawyer Blog

Covers securities fraud, investor fraud and Ponzi schemes. By McCabe Rabin, P.A.

http://www.floridasecuritiesfraudlawyerblog.com/

Jun 6
SEC charges the City of Victorville, CA and Others with Defrauding Municipal Bond Investor

SEC charges the City of Victorville, CA and Others with Defrauding Municipal Bond Investor

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the City of Victorville in California, City Manager Keith Metzler, the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority, and Kinsell, Newcomb & DeDios (KND) - the Airport Authority's…
Jun 6
Stanford Ponzi Scheme Receiver and Liquidators agree to distribute $300 Million to Defrauded Investor

Stanford Ponzi Scheme Receiver and Liquidators agree to distribute $300 Million to Defrauded Investor

Attorney Ralph Janvey, the U.S. receiver of Stanford Financial Group, and accountants Marcus Wide and Hugh Dickinson, international liquidators of Stanford International Bank Ltd. (the "Bank"), have agreed to distribute up to $300 million of…
May 22
FINRA Hits LPL With $7.5 Million Fine in E-mail Failure Case

FINRA Hits LPL With $7.5 Million Fine in E-mail Failure Case

LPL Financial LLC has signed a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent ("AWC") to resolve allegations by FINRA that it made material misrepresentations to the regulator during its investigation of significant and repeated e-mail failures by…

Rank this Week: 681

Fort Lauderdale Divorce Lawyer…

Fort Lauderdale Divorce Lawyer Blog

Covers divorce, custody, and child support. By Sandy T. Fox, P.A.

http://www.fortlauderdaledivorcelawyerblog.com/

Jun 6
Prenuptial Agreements: Important for Every Florida Marriage

Prenuptial Agreements: Important for Every Florida Marriage

A flawed prenuptial agreement has made it all the way to the highest court of New York State, with the New York Court of Appeals ruling that a flaw in formation can be deadly to a prenup's enforcement. In recently decided Galetta v. Galetta,…
May 30
Wrongful Adoption Claims in Florida

Wrongful Adoption Claims in Florida

The Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Canadian couple in their suit against an Indiana-based adoption agency after the couple learned of their potential child's drug addiction. The baby, only days old, began showing signs of…
May 23
The Economic Demographics of Divorce

The Economic Demographics of Divorce

A new research study released by UCLA has revealed that lower income marriages are more harshly affected by the common divorce causes of economics. Previous studies have shown typically that lower income marriages suffer higher rates of…

Rank this Week: 867

The Florida Legal Blog

Focuses Florida appellate and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals decisions. By Jeffrey Kuntz.

http://www.floridalegalblog.org/

Jun 6
Florida Supreme Court Adopts New Rules On Professionalism For Lawyer

Florida Supreme Court Adopts New Rules On Professionalism For Lawyer

The Florida Supreme Court released a unanimous opinion today addressing the issue of professionalism. In Re: Code for Resolving Professionalism Complaints (SC13-688), the "Supreme Court of Florida Commission on Professionalism has…
Apr 11
Court Cannot Read More Into Statute Than Plain Language Dictates (In This Case Verification Requirements)

Court Cannot Read More Into Statute Than Plain Language Dictates (In This Case Verification Requirements)

In U.S. Bank v. Wanio-Moore (5D12-1746), the Fifth District reversed a trial court's order dismissing a complaint. The trial court dismissed the foreclosure complaint because the verification on the complaint did not provide the position of…
Apr 11
Florida Supreme Court Clarifies You Do Not Get Five Extra Days When Responding To A Proposal For Settlement

Florida Supreme Court Clarifies You Do Not Get Five Extra Days When Responding To A Proposal For Settlement

The Florida Supreme Court issued THIS opinion today and amended the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to clarify that the additional five days allowed to respond to a filing/pleading served by email or mail does not apply when the…

Rank this Week: 841

Florida Insurance Claims Lawyer…

Florida Insurance Claims Lawyer Blog

Covers Insurance Law. By the Law Office of Eric H. Luckman, P.A.

http://www.floridainsuranceclaimslawyerblog.com/

Jun 6
Largest Private Insurance Company Fined by State

Largest Private Insurance Company Fined by State

The largest private property insurance company in Florida, second largest overall after state-run Citizens Insurance, has been slapped with a $1.26 million fine for several violations, including unnecessarily delaying claims payments to…
May 25
Oklahoma Tornado Not Going to Affect Florida Insurance Rate

Oklahoma Tornado Not Going to Affect Florida Insurance Rate

All Americans feel for Oklahomans right now, and our Florida property insurance lawyer feels compassion for those affected by the devastating tornado. But for those in our state struggling to pay already high insurance costs, it will be a…
May 12
Florida Insurance Agent Arrested For Fraud

Florida Insurance Agent Arrested For Fraud

Scam artists target innocent insurance customers at an unfortunately high rate. Our Florida insurance attorneys noticed a recent story about one such scam. Randall Peterson, a 47 year old Cantonment man, was arrested last week for creating…

Rank this Week: 725

False Claims Act & Qui Tam Law

Covers the False Claims Act, Qui Tams, whistleblowers, and other related collateral proceedings, with special emphasis on health care fraud. By A. Brian Albritton.

http://falseclaimsactlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 5
The First Circuit Strictly Applies False Claims Act's First-to-File Rule to Bar Subsequent Qui Tam Suits Based on Same Fact

The First Circuit Strictly Applies False Claims Act's First-to-File Rule to Bar Subsequent Qui Tam Suits Based on Same Fact

The First Circuit recently followed the D.C. Circuit's decision in United States ex rel. Batiste v. SLM Corp., 659 F.3d 1204 (D.C. Cir. 2011) in holding that a relator's qui tam complaint does not have to satisfy the heightened pleading…
May 27
Recent Qui Tam/FCA Articles from Around the Web

Recent Qui Tam/FCA Articles from Around the Web

Dear Readers:I apologize for my absence the last few weeks. I am happy to be back writing articles. I have recently come across several blogs and bloggers who have written about a number interesting qui tam and False Claims Act ("FCA") cases:…
Apr 9
The Sixth Circuit Limits FCA Liability Arising Under Express and Implied Certifications: US ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associate

The Sixth Circuit Limits FCA Liability Arising Under Express and Implied Certifications: US ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associate

In United States ex rel Hobbs v. Medquest Associates, Inc., 2013 WL 1285590 (6th Cir. April 1, 2013), the Sixth Circuit reversed an $11 million False Claims Act judgment and rejected the Government's attempt to turn a health care provider's…

Rank this Week: 764

Florida Family Lawyer Blog

Covers Florida divorce issues. By Steven E. Blumenthal, Esq.

http://www.floridafamilylawyersblog.com/

May 31
Florida Alimony Reform -- Part II

Florida Alimony Reform -- Part II

Continued from Part I. Gov. Scott vetoed the Florida alimony reform bill discussed in Part I of this post, based on the bill's applying retroactively to alimony orders entered in the past, even many years prior to the bill's passage. There…
Apr 30
Florida's New Alimony Bill (Part I)

Florida's New Alimony Bill (Part I)

A new Florida alimony law recently was passed by Florida's House of Representatives and Senate, and if signed by Governor Scott, goes into effect on July 1, 2013. An extremely significant provision of the new law is that it also applies…
Mar 28
A Guardian Ad Litem for Your Florida Family Law Case

A Guardian Ad Litem for Your Florida Family Law Case

In a divorce or other family law case, if the Judge finds that it is in the best interests of the minor child(ren) in the case, the Judge can appoint a "Guardian ad Litem". Either party to the case can request that the Judge appoint a…

Rank this Week: 686

Cruise Ship Law Blog

Covers cruise passenger and crew safety, seafarer conditions, maritime law and all types of injuries at sea. By Lipcon, Margulies & Alsina, P.A.

http://blog.lipcon.com/

May 7
Holland America Makes Headlines Following Norovirus Outbreaks and Emergency Passenger Evacuation

Holland America Makes Headlines Following Norovirus Outbreaks and Emergency Passenger Evacuation

Another day, another cruise ship mishap to raise Carnival Corp.'s tally. Authorities have reported that the California Air National Guard has rescued a man who became seriously ill on a cruise ship (under the Carnival umbrella of cruise…
May 7
Would Cruise Lines Have Fewer Problems if They Were Based in the U.S.?

Would Cruise Lines Have Fewer Problems if They Were Based in the U.S.?

Did you know that once you board a cruise ship, even if you leave from the United States, you are no longer on U.S. soil, and thus not subject to U.S. laws? Instead, you are in the territory of the flag of the ship (usually Bahamas or…
May 6
TONIGHT: Our Maritime Lawyer Covers Overboard Passenger Survival Story on Inside Edition

TONIGHT: Our Maritime Lawyer Covers Overboard Passenger Survival Story on Inside Edition

There have been 198 reported overboard cruise accidents since 2000, but rarely has there been a chance for the public to actually hear first-hand details from a victim's point of view. While the sad truth is that most individuals who go…

Rank this Week: 876

Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as foreclosure defense. By Christie D. Arkovich, P.A.

http://www.tampabankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Apr 28
Bank of America: A Case Study in Incompetence or Intentional Fraud?

Bank of America: A Case Study in Incompetence or Intentional Fraud?

Bank of America simply cannot get it right. Our Tampa, Florida law firm sees violations regularly whether it involves foreclosure or bankruptcy. Of particular note these violations are all one way and they put money in BofA's pocket. If…
Apr 6
New Streamlined Mortgage Modification Program Starting July 1, 2013

New Streamlined Mortgage Modification Program Starting July 1, 2013

Another tool to help Florida homeowners keep their home and avoid foreclosure will be available this summer. Only Fannie and Freddie owned mortgages are eligible, but starting July 1, 2013, a new streamlined program is being rolled out to…
Apr 3
Why should you short sale your Florida home?

Why should you short sale your Florida home?

Short sales are good for a number of reasons: 1) many homes are underwater 50% or more and it could be a decade or more to get in a position of having even a dollar of equity; 2) most short sales will result in a written waiver of…

Rank this Week: 734

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