A house panel rejected a bill that would add restrictions in “bad faith” legal disputes with Insurance Companies in Florida. TALLAHASSEE — In a defeat for business groups and the insurance industry, a House panel Thursday narrowly rejected a bill that would add restrictions in “bad faith” legal fights. The …

A Florida court ruled that two lesbian moms both have parental rights. One was the egg donor, and the other carried the child to term. Now that they’ve split, the court’s decision could have greater implications. By Rene Stutzman, Orlando Sentinel January 3, 2012 Reporting from Orlando, Fla. They fell …

A group called Patients for Fair Compensation proposes a sweeping overhaul to create a workers comp-style system in the State of Florida that would adjudicate malpractice claims and curb the costly practice of “defensive medicine.” From Kenric Ward’s blog | Posted: January 8, 2012 4:24 PM Legislation has been introduced …

Here’s to better prices next holiday season! Seven Asian companies have come to a $553 million settlement with several U.S. states, including Florida, in connection with charges of fixing prices of LCD screens. Read the full article from PC World here. By John Ribeiro, IDG News Seven Asian companies have …

There is a nationwide movement away from the traditional payment of alimony. And “Court battles over alimony are spilling over into the Florida Legislature.” What do you think? By Donna Gehrke-White Court battles over alimony are spilling over into the Florida Legislature. Lawmakers are considerng a bill that would end …