Navigation Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its March 28, 2025, Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be […]
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Gov. DeSantis: Lawsuit abuse reform has led to ‘significant reductions in auto insurance rates’
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state has achieved significant reductions in auto insurance rates, with companies such as State Farm and Progressive lowering premiums. This development follows reforms aimed at addressing lawsuit abuse. DeSantis made the statement in a press release on February 5. “Homeowners’ insurance premium decreases,” said DeSantis, Governor of Florida. […]
Florida Attorney General’s Office Secures More Than $350,000 for Florida Medicaid from Pharmaceutical Company Over Kickback Allegations
The Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, along with 17 other states and the United States government, secured funds from pharmaceutical manufacturer QOL Medical, LLC and Frederick E. Cooper, the company’s CEO, following allegations of a kickback scheme. QOL is a privately-held, Delaware limited liability company, with its principal place of business […]