Why does someone ‘steal’ a driveway? Contractor explains how scam works
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Amanda Brochu never expected her missing driveway to capture the attention of Central Florida. Thousands read about her situation: how shortly putting
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Experts weigh reforms, offer guidance on homeowners insurance market
Florida homeowners who need property insurance to qualify for a mortgage have found the last few years increasingly challenging in terms of cost and availability
South Florida lawsuits blamed for high property insurance costs
South Florida homeowners sued their insurance companies at a greater rate than anywhere else in Florida — and that might have led to higher insurance premiums.
Florida Senate Committee Adopts Litigation Funding Rules; Expands Wrongful Death
Litigation financing could soon become more transparent and less influential in Florida, but a 34-year-old restriction on who can file medical malpractice wrongful death claims
Hiring a licensed contractor after the tornadoes
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – On Friday Jan. 19 on NewsChannel 7 Today, we shared information about hiring licensed contractors if your home was
US Taxpayers Pay ‘Over and Over’ to Rebuild Risky, Flood-Prone Homes in Florida, Other States
Florida properties that have been repeatedly flooded and rebuilt under the federally-backed National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) have cost U.S. taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
Florida Chamber ready to defend challenges to last year’s civil litigation reforms
Saying they will take time to benefit consumers, the Florida Chamber of Commerce is vowing to defend sweeping civil litigation reforms. President & CEO Mark
1 Big Thing: Mass Tort Advertising Surge Driven by Third-Party Litigation Funding
Plaintiffs’ attorneys are increasingly using the airwaves and social media to seek clients for mass tort cases. This trend mirrors a rise in mass product liability
After tornado or storm damage, scammers come out. How to avoid getting ripped off in Florida
Tornados and powerful storms ripped through Bay, Calhoun and Jackson counties Tuesday, leaving behind thousands of exhausted, worried people trying to pick up the pieces. Your home may
1 Big Thing: Florida’s Property Insurance Market Shows Vast Improvement a Year After Tort Reform
Florida’s homeowners insurance market is beginning to show signs of recovery after many years of volatility, but persistent challenges may delay substantial premium relief for consumers