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New Bankruptcy Protection for Members of the Reserve & National Guard

Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Michael L. Detzky

On October 20th, 2008, President Bush signed into law the "National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008," P.L. 110-438. This legislation makes debt relief under Chapter 7 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code more readily available to members of the Armed Forces Reserves or National Guard who have been mobilized to active duty for a period of more than 90 days since September 11th, 2001 by waiving the dreaded "Means test" calculation.

The "Means... Read More

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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

Terminating Parental Rights of An Absent Parent: Practical Considerations

Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Laura Kalish

There are times when the best interest of a child may require termination of an absent parent's rights.   If you are a parent who is considering seeking the termination of parental rights of your child's other parent, here are some things to think about.... Read More
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Topic: Family Law

Bankruptcy Offers Way to Save Home From Foreclosure

Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Michael L. Detzky

There's a lot of talk out of Washington about new plans and schemes to help homeowners in financial distress from losing their homes in foreclosure. Unfortunately, that's all it is, talk. Nothing concrete or definitive has yet been enacted into law and it's doubtful that there will be any relief at all until after the election. Instead of waiting for new relief out of Washington that may never come, homeowners in distress should consult with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer about how... Read More

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Topic: Bankruptcy

Supreme Court Rules Claimants are entitled to Reasonable Attorney's Fees

Thursday, October 30, 2008 by John F. Sharpless

On October 23, 2008 the Florida Supreme Court released a landmark decision in Emma Murray v. Mariner Sands holding that Claimants are entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees payable by the Employer/Carrier when that Employer/Carrier has wrongfully denied benefits.  This had previously been the law prior to 2003 when the state legislature enacted changes to the law limiting ... Read More
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Topic: Workers Compensation

Helping the Injured

Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Harvey D. Friedman

After being hurt in serious accidents, the victims of negligence are frequently in need of help and solid legal advice. They are often left unable to work and pay medical bills and take care of their family. Miami accident lawyer Harvey Friedman made a career helping victims and their families to cope in crisis situations and to receive compensation for their injuries.... Read More
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Topic: Automobile Accidents

Federal Disability Retirement: Future Perspectives

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 by Robert R. McGill

     People often act without forecasting prospective issues.  In filing for disability retirement, it is important to take into account the emphasis and basis upon which one files for Federal Disability Retirement, because when an approval is given by the Office of Personnel Management, OPM identifies the specific medical disability upon which they granted the approval.  As such, it is important for the applicant to base the application upon the medical... Read More

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Topic: Administrative Law

Protecting Florida's Corporate Officers as D&O Suits Increase

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 by Megan M. Grant

Directors and officers face increasing liability created by corporate laws that continue to expand their duties and shareholder rights.  This move to increase accountability of officers and directors was largely initiated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which was signed into law in 2002 to overhaul corporate governance requirements, federal disclosure laws and oversight of public accounting firms.  Sarbanes-Oxley requires CEOs and CFOs to certify the accuracy of periodic reports containing... Read More
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Topic: Insurance

CATASTROPHE RISK IN FLORIDA: Efforts To Manage The Unmanageable

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 by Richard J. Fidei

In the wake of two tumultuous storm seasons, Florida has experienced the significant growth of both its state-backed insurer and reinsurance fund.  This article briefly summarizes the major legislative, regulatory, and market developments in Florida’s property insurance industry over the past four years.  It is also intended to highlight the state’s metamorphosis into a full-fledged market competitor and the deliberate steps the state took in making that transition. ... Read More
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Topic: Insurance

Florida Insurance Commissioner and Allstate Resolve Pending Litigation, Company to Expand Writing Homeowners Insurance in Florida

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 by Richard J. Fidei

Richard J. Fidei, Esq., a partner at Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate, represents insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers and other related entities in transactional and corporate matters, as well as in claim and dispute resolution proceedings. His practice includes start-up activities, structuring and financing, vendor relationships, regulatory issues, and court proceedings, inclu... Read More
Posted at 12:44 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Insurance

Credit Scoring Methodologies No Longer Confidential in Florida As of October 2

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 by Richard J. Fidei

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation ("OIR") has advised Florida property and casualty insurers that state laws governing public records exemptions for credit scoring methodologies expire on October 2, 2008.  Rich Fidei, Partner; Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate.... Read More
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Topic: Insurance
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