The Stock Market Freefall From A Bankruptcy Perspective

By Charles M. Tatelbaum

The irrational exuberance (borrowed from Alan Greenspan) with respect to the continued increase in the stock market has led many investors to purchase even more securities on margin. The recent freefall will trigger substantial margin calls, which in turn will require additional selling of securities at a loss, and in many instances it will create a cash crisis for the investor whether large or small. In past economic downturns involving the stock market, this has led to a substantial number of unexpected bankruptcy proceedings.

Be Proactive in Cyber Security or Pay a Hefty Price

BY PAUL O. LOPEZ

Land swap could provide beach parking closer to Sunrise Boulevard

FORT LAUDERDALE — A city land swap could help divert beach traffic from Las Olas Boulevard to Sunrise Boulevard by creating more public parking further north on the beach.

Condos and HOAs: LIVING WITH RULES

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The Five Vital Factors in the Florida’s Governor’s Race

By Ed Pozzuoli 

Top of the list, and favorable to Rick Scott, is the booming economy.

The Sunshine State, now with 29 big electoral votes (up from 25 when it decided Bush v. Gore in 2000), may in two years tip the election again. But in the meantime, this year’s gubernatorial race is providing clues about what will push Floridians’ buttons in 2016. Party lines will be important in the race between incumbent Republican governor Rick Scott and former-Republican-governor-turned-Democratic-challenger Charlie Crist. Each candidate is winning substantial support from his respective party. Nevertheless, in the latest poll of likely voters, a full 9 percent of them remain undecided.

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