Competition can drive your business to cater to a niche audience or to offer innovative products, whether you operate in a particularly competitive market or act as an innovator in an up-and-coming field. However, if your competitors engage in deceptive, fraudulent or...
Retired Florida Circuit Judge Greg Holder of Zinober, Diana & Monteverde, P.A. was invited by Senator Jeff Brandes to Tallahassee Monday, February 1, 2021, to present testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee concerning the abusive P&C litigation practices...
The current pandemic changed many things. A significant world event launched substantial changes that result in uncertainty combined with chaos. With the onset of the COVID-19 spread creating an unpredictable environment, scammers predictably took advantage of, if not...
Zinober Diana & Monteverde P.A. is proud to announce that after nearly 26 years of service to the 13th Circuit Court Bench in Hillsborough County, Gregory P. Holder, will be joining our firm when he retires from the Bench in January 2021. Prior to joining the...
Business fraud can take many forms. Regardless of the severity of the illegal acts, damage to a company can be catastrophic over the long term. By taking proactive steps, owners can help prevent fraudulent acts and protect their businesses' bottom line. Specific types...
Few are lamenting the end of 2020, a year like no other. For individuals and businesses victimized by insurance fraud, they too are likely looking for the “reset” that comes with the first of January. The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud has looked back on the past...
Contracts are the backbone of any professional relationship, including those between insurance companies and the people they cover. However, while these agreements can be a critical tool in preventing disputes and misunderstandings, the fact is that almost any...
As a broker, you have the fiduciary duty to protect the accounts of your customers. Part of your duty is making sure you have their approval before making any transactions. Some of your customers may enter into agreements that allow you to proceed without consulting...
Trevor Milton was on a roll. After founding four relatively successful companies, selling one for nearly $16 million, the establishment of Nikola brought him fame along with his fortune. The company hyped heavy trucks operating on electricity or hydrogen. With the...
Countless insurance companies strive to maintain the highest customer service standards built upon a solid foundation of ethics and fairness. However, that will not stop policyholders from making serious allegations of fraudulent behavior. Accusations of adversarial...
