Southeast Declarations

“We are bound by what Congress has written.”

– The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that a federal law protecting whistleblowers at publicly traded companies does not cover employees of mutual funds.

“Mitigation is the key to lowering rates on the coast. If you build a stronger home or strengthen your existing home to a stronger standard and stay out of the flood plain, that’s the key.”

– Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney saying he is working with legislators on a bill that would require insurers to offer discounts to homeowners who have strengthened homes against wind damage.

” We are disappointed that the DEA has taken an administrative action to prohibit two CVS/pharmacy stores in Florida from dispensing controlled substances.”

– CVS Caremark Corp. after U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents raided two CVS pharmacies in Florida as part of an effort to curb the abuse of prescription painkillers and other potentially addictive substances.

“The city of Atlanta admitted that there are already HIV-positive police officers serving on the force. Now they need to explain why our client should be treated any differently.”

– Lawyer for a man granted a new hearing in his suit claiming the Atlanta police department rejected his job application because he has HIV.