U.S. Foreign Investor Program Funding Luxury Projects, Provisions Set to Expire December 9
The federal EB-5 immigration program meant to encourage investment in the United States from wealthy foreigners is increasingly supporting large luxury real estate projects, not the development in the rural and downtrodden districts that some say were the original targets of the program. Portions of the EB-5 program are set to [...]
USCIS Announces Increase in Fees for Immigration Applications Effective December 23, 2016
On October 24, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announces a final rule published in the Federal Register adjusting the fees required for most immigration applications and petitions. The new fees will be effective December 23, 2016. This is the first fee increase made by USCIS since November 2010. USCIS is almost [...]
Socioeconomic Status & Location Increase Risk of Bicycle Injury to Kids, Study Finds
A new study finds that kids with lower socioeconomic status and kids riding on the sidewalk or in rural areas have an increased risk of bicycle injury. Authors of the study who compared bicyclists under 20 years of age, from 1990 to 2015, in 5 different countries urge drivers to stay [...]
Protecting Your Homestead Proceeds Upon Sale of Property
In a ruling which is useful for sellers of their primary residences, the Supreme Court of Florida affirmed the protected status of funds generated by the sale of a homestead property. The issue was whether proceeds from the sale of a debtor's homestead retain their Article X, Section 4 Florida constitutional [...]
Alternatives to Pain Pills Often Denied by Insurance Companies
Its discerning that insurance companies often deny coverage for alternatives to strong pain pills when nerve simulators, biofeedback, acupuncture, cognitive therapy, prolotherapy and PRP are so widely available with tremendous results. Watch the NBC Nightly News Report here
Big Tobacco Slapped with $6.4 Million Verdict, $0 in Punitive Damages
The question of addiction was at the heart of Prentice v. R.J. Reynolds, 2008-CA-000386 where a jury returned a verdict of $6.4 million to the family of a Florida smoker who died of emphysema. No money was awarded for punitive damages against R.J. Reynolds. Read more here.
You’ve Got Mail: Misconceptions about Email Delivery
Have you, your staff, or a client ever sent an important email that the recipient claimed he or she did not receive? Understanding the common misconceptions about email delivery, i.e. 'read receipt' and 'delivery receipt' notifications, will help your business. It will also reinforce the importance of follow-up. Read more here.
Hurricane Matthew Damage Assessment for Orange County
Based on an email from Rick Singh, Orange County Property Appraiser, the rough estimate of total damage inflicted by Hurricane Matthew is assessed at approximately $552,129.00 (subject to change). If you have any questions or concerns about property damage, you can contact the OCPA at (407) 836-5044.
