Current Events 7/16

Federal court is hearing a challenge to portions of Florida law SB 76 that prevents construction companies from advertising for roof repairs after a hurricane. This lawsuit alleges that SB 76 violates the First Amendment rights of the construction companies. 
https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/politics-issues/2021-07-11/judge-weighs-challenge-to-new-insurance-law 

Federal judge blocks portion of Florida law SB 76 that prevents roofing companies from advertising after a hurricane on the basis that it violates the First Amendment. 
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-ne-nsf-judge-blocks-florida-property-insurance-law-20210714-sap6j7uul5d7fi4vmiozysnxpq-story.html

Citizens Insurance is going to increase home inspection requirements for older homes and some claim it will increase premiums.
https://news.yahoo.com/citizens-insurance-wants-more-home-221700517.html

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner provides insurance coverage tips for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. 
https://www.brproud.com/news/louisiana-insurance-commissioner-gives-hurricane-season-and-flood-coverage-tips/

Death toll in Surfside condo collapse reaches 96.
https://news.yahoo.com/death-toll-now-96-surfside-190041043.html

Florida court rules that rust and corosion of pipes is considered an “act of nature”.
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/florida-court-holds-rust-and-corrosion-2700406/

Colorado State University researchers update their forecast of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season by predicting more named storms, more hurricanes, and more major hurricanes.
https://cbs12.com/news/local/csu-hurricane-experts-update-their-forecast-predicting-more-named-storms-for-2021