Tallahassee, Fla. – This morning, by a unanimous vote, the Florida House of Representatives passed SB 1142/HB 927 Adverse Possession sponsored by Rep. Ken Roberson (R-Port Charlotte). This bill, which substantially reforms the law relating to adverse possession, was filed as a result of the ongoing abuse of the current adverse possession statute to the detriment of landowners throughout Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Adverse Possession Reform Bill
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Have You Heard? PCB BCAS 11-01 Has Been Noticed
Today, the Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of the Florida House noticed a proposed committee bill (PCB) proposing to repeal licensing and examination requirements and penalties for specified professions, occupations, and businesses currently regulated by the state. PCB BCAS 11-01 applies to the following professions and businesses:
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Rep. Rehwinkel Vasilinda Requests Governor Crist Consider Additional Paid Leave for State Workers this Holiday Season
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Recognizing it has been another year without raises for state employees’ salaries, Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-Tallahassee) has requested Governor Charlie Crist to consider issuing an executive order allowing state employees to take one week of paid leave during this holiday season. [Read more…] about Rep. Rehwinkel Vasilinda Requests Governor Crist Consider Additional Paid Leave for State Workers this Holiday Season
Attorney General Files Injunction, Freezes Assets in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
~ First lawsuit filed under new Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act ~
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General today announced his office has obtained
an injunction against and frozen the assets of a company and two
individuals who have allegedly been developing a $23 million investment
Ponzi scheme. According to the Attorney General’s lawsuit, filed yesterday
in Pasco County Circuit Court, Botfly LLC and principals David R.
Lewalski, and Jon J. Hammill targeted victims with promises of high
investment returns, but in reality spent millions on expensive personal
items. [Read more…] about Attorney General Files Injunction, Freezes Assets in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
