The Dickensian decline of two PIP bills pending before the Florida House on Monday marked the failed efforts of some Florida legislators to reform insurance personal injury protection (PIP). HB 967 and HB 1411, which were heavily backed by insurance companies, would have imposed significant obstacles for persons injured in auto accidents (and their attorneys) to recover PIP benefits.

This week, Florida Housing announced the expansion of a federal foreclosure prevention program called the “Hardest Hit Fund” throughout the State of Florida.   On Monday, April 18, 2011, Florida homeowners facing possible mortgage foreclosure will be able to apply …

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