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Can I sue my lawyer for over charging?

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 by Elliot R. Schiff

Can I sue my lawyer for over charging?  Yes. You should require your attorney provide you with a written fee agreement prior to hiring the attorney.  As a Chicago Legal Malpractice Attorney, I’ve seen many cases where the charges are inconsistent with an agreement.

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Posted at 16:23 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Legal Malpractice

Federal Disability Retirement: Proper Response to the Agency

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 by Robert R. McGill

    It is often difficult to inform an Agency of one's decision to file for disability retirement.  On the one hand, it is often a place where a Federal Employee has spent many years working for; with multiple years of interaction, both good and bad, it is a place which has grown to play a prominent role in the employee's daily life, with necessary interpersonal infusions of personalities, playing such an influence as important as one's personal family life -- and, because a... Read More

Posted at 22:52 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Administrative Law

Understand your rights as a tourist.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 by David L. Templer

As an injury attorney in Aventura Florida I often see tourists end up in our office unsure of their rights.  As a Miami Beach Personal Injury Lawyer of Templer & Hirsch, we are one of the few firms that actually make ourselves specifically available to tourists and we utilize a variety of different translators t... Read More
Posted at 15:24 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Personal Injury

Importance of Becoming a US Citizen.

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 by Janis Peterson-Lord

Janis Peterson-Lord an Immigration Lawyer in Long Beach, CA describes the importance of becoming a US Citizen.  Janis Peterson-Lord handles i-601 waivers and is an experienced H-1B Visa Lawyer.

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Posted at 15:06 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Immigration

FPCA News Brief: A.M. Best Restores Ratings of Insurers Tied to Florida Hurricane Fund

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 by Mike Colodny

A.M. Best Co. recently issued a press release announcing the removal of certain Florida insurance companies from its "Under Review" list.  It also affirmed ratings of several other Florida companies following the completion of the 2008 hurricane season.... Read More
Posted at 11:45 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Insurance

Florida Senate Interim Project Report: Insurer Exemption From Motor Vehicle Records Confidentiality Could Sunset in 2009

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 by Mike Colodny

In an Interim Project Report released on December 29, 2008, Florida Senate Committee on Transportation staff recommended the re-enactment of the State's exemption of certain confidential personal records held by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles that would otherwise be subject to open government requirements.

Personal information includes, but is not limited to, a driver’s social security number, driver’s license number or identification... Read More

Posted at 11:43 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Insurance

Florida Senate Interim Project Report: Insurer Exemption From Motor Vehicle Records Confidentiality Could Sunset in 2009

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 by Mike Colodny

In an Interim Project Report released on December 29, 2008, Florida Senate Committee on Transportation staff recommended the re-enactment of the State's exemption of certain confidential personal records held by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles that would otherwise be subject to open government requirements.

Personal information includes, but is not limited to, a driver’s social security number, driver’s license number or identification... Read More

Posted at 11:42 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Regulatory Law

Revision Draft Issued for Insurer Financial Examination Rule

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 by Sandy P. Fay

A Notice of Change has been issued for proposed Rule 690-138.005 (4) "Examination of Insurers" subsequent to public testimony at a Florida Office of Insurance Regulation ("OIR") public hearing on November 12, 2008 and concerns previously raised by the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee ("JAPC").

To view a draft of the amended Rule, click Read More

Posted at 11:25 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Insurance

Driving Tips for Youthful Drivers

Monday, December 29, 2008 by Joshua P. Hayes

Joshua Hayes is an experienced Alabama Attorney.

"As an Alabama Auto Accident Lawyer I often times see cases with young drivers.  In some instances it is easily avoidable. Because more and more young drivers enter the road today it is especially important that youthful drivers follow some easy to follow driving tips."

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Posted at 15:27 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Personal Injury

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Seeks Disciplinary Action Against Conseco Life Insurance Co.

Monday, December 29, 2008 by Richard J. Fidei

The Florida Office of Regulation ("OIR") issued an Order to Show Cause to Conseco Life Insurance Company ("Conseco") on December 23, 2008, alleging that it misled Florida consumers and withheld vital regulatory information.  To view the order, click here.

Conseco has 21 days from the date o... Read More

Posted at 10:26 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Insurance
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