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Kodak Black”s Lawyer Responds To Limo Company’s $618K Filing

Kodak Black has had a few unfortunate runs with the law in the last two years. Since his release from prison in February, the “Last Day In” rapper has kept a relatively low profile.

But it appears his alleged past actions are catching up with him. According to HipHopDX (a fellow subsidiary of Warner Music Group), Kodak is being sued by a transportation service company for unpaid services.

In the documents filed on March 27, I&D Concierge, a limo company based in Queens, New York, accused Kodak of supposedly racking up a tab of $618,070.10. A representative for the business alleged that for several months, Kodak would average out six figures in transportation needs.

However, Kodak Black’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, spoke with TMZ. “I&D took full advantage of his client when he was going through a rough patch,” he said. “And capitalized on the situation.”

Cohen alleges that I&D “ran the clock” when Kodak would call for a car. Due to the hour-long wait, Kodak decided to order an Uber instead, forgetting to cancel his initial request with I&D. However, the I&D driver arrived at his home and sat there until Kodak came back; the company went on to bill him for up to 16 hours.

Read the full excerpt listed in the court paperwork below.

Commencing in September 2018, the defendant engaged Plaintiff’s services and began using Plaintiff for its transportation needs on a regular basis. From September 2018 to December 2023, Defendant’s charges with Plaintiff averaged approximately $150,000 to $200,000 per month.

Between January 2023 and December 2023, in accordance with the agreement and terms between the parties, as well their course of dealing, Plaintiff provided Defendants, pursuant to their specific instance, request and confirmed order, the following services totaling $618,070.11 (the “Charges”).

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Dear Annie: Lawyer who benefitted from years of training feels guilt over desire to leave firm

Dear Annie: I have been a practicing attorney for six years. My current job as an in-house attorney was my first job out of law school. My employer was taking a big risk on me, as in-house positions are usually given to attorneys who have already done their time in big firms. My boss said that she saw a lot of potential in me, and even though she knew it would take more time to train me, she thought it was worth it.

My boss tells me quite often that there’s a bigger plan for me at the company. She goes out of her way to get me involved in projects where higher-ups at the company can see my work. The company has spent significant training and development dollars on me, and I’m so appreciative of that. There have been several in-house attorneys from our team who have gone on to high-level management roles within the company, and I know my boss thinks I’m headed that way. She’s an incredible mentor, and I’m so lucky to work for her.

Unfortunately, I don’t really want to take on a bigger role in this company. I look at the positions above me, and I cannot find a single one that interests me. I am primarily a litigator, and I find trial work to be exciting and challenging, but I don’t find the actual work my company does to be very interesting. I just can’t imagine myself being happy in a role where I am involved in the day-to-day operations of my company, rather than the litigation work. Even my boss’ job doesn’t appeal to me.

Recently, I was asked to interview for a job as an in-house attorney for another company. It would be a bit of a pay raise, but mostly,

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MassMutual reports $39.3 billion in domestic insurance sales in 2022

SPRINGFIELD — Insurance company MassMutual said Thursday that total sales through its domestic insurance operations were $39.3 billion last year, a 26% increase over the prior year.

That was driven by steady demand for whole life insurance and MassMutual finished 2022 as the industry’s number one provider, according to an industry report.

MassMutual also had record annuity sales.

Other highlights from the company‘s release:

  • MassMutual said its sales results helped increase operating earnings to $2.2 billion.
  • Statutory surplus grew to $27.9 billion and total adjusted capital rose to $33.8 billion, both annual records.
  • MassMutual increased the insurance protection it provides to $950 billion, while paying more than $7.1 billion in insurance and annuity benefits.
  • MassMutualmassmutual.com%2Fabout-us%2Fnews-and-press-releases%2Fpress-releases%2F2022%2F11%2Frecord-policyowner-dividend-announced-by-massmutual&data=05%7C01%7Cjkinney%40repub.com%7C026209289ffd4bd193d708db1b30ecef%7C1fe6294574e64203848fb9b82929f9d4%7C0%7C0%7C638133669184277182%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YIwic%2Fo2fWii2MqJ42q2etJS3LPUtciLJdHZUFbi7ic%3D&reserved=0″approved an estimated $1.9 billion dividend payout for 2023 to eligible participating policy owners — the highest in company history, marking the 17th year in a row that MassMutual has paid an industry-leading dividend interest rate, the company said.

“In a year marked by geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and market volatility, MassMutual continued to do what we’ve done through similarly challenging periods over our history: provide financial security, stability and value to our policy owners while delivering another excellent financial performance, said Roger Crandall, chairman, president and CEO of MassMutual.

MassMutual’s financial year ended on Dec. 31.

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Goldman calls insurer Lincoln National a buy that can jump almost 35%

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How to get good car insurance easily

These are important factors to consider when shopping for car insurance.  / Credit: kate monakhova/Getty Images

These are important factors to consider when shopping for car insurance. / Credit: kate monakhova/Getty Images

Because car insurance is mandatory, you may not have considered why it is beneficial to have a policy. But while the monthly costs can be a pain, car insurance coverage can actually save you a lot of money in the long run.

When you take out a car insurance policy, you’re essentially paying a monthly fee in order to be protected against certain types of expenses. If you rear-end someone at a stoplight and they have to get treated for whiplash, for instance, your policy may reimburse them for any associated medical and repair costs.

The expenses that car insurance covers and does not cover depend on the policy. Accordingly, your policy can be cheap or expensive and your coverage can be extensive or minimal. That’s why it’s so important to find cost-effective but reliable car insurance.

If you’re in the market for car insurance or are simply considering changing providers, start today by getting a quote. Multiple providers are standing by to help you.

How to shop for car insurance

Let’s take a look at the most important things to consider when shopping for car insurance, so you can find the best policy for you.

Decide how much coverage you need

The first step to picking car insurance is to decide what kind of coverage you need. Every state has insurance requirements that drivers must legally meet, but getting more than just the minimum coverage will provide additional protection and peace of mind.

You can choose to buy extra coverage for the following:

Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage Collision (this will cover damage that occurs when you’re at fault) Comprehensive (this will cover damage that occurs during an event that’s

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Florida lawmakers expected to OK plan at alleviating state’s property insurance woes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Millions of Floridians have mortgages that require insurance companies to be financially rated. Right now, only one organization will rate a company less than 5 years old. It’s why the state is now looking at possible alternatives.

This Friday, the Joint Legislative Budget Commission is expected to greenlight a proposal to spend $1.5 million to hire a consultant. According to documents obtained by News 6 pertaining to the meeting, that consultant would “explore alternative methods and develop options for admitted property insurance companies to acquire a financial rating satisfactory to federal mortgage standards.”

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“I’m very supportive of this $1.5 million dollars,” said state Sen. Linda Stewart (D-Orlando). “I think it’s a good thing that we’re doing this.”

Stewart is on the committee. She said the proposal is about exploring options.

“What we need to do is investigate how we might be able to do that. Investigate how other states might have one or two. Who are they? How are they doing it? Because we should not be limited to one company,” Stewart said.

That one company is called Demotech. This July, it was warned that 17 property insurance companies could face downgrades.

“When you do that what happens is you send the notice to the mortgage company, the mortgage company goes ‘Oh, I don’t want to have an insolvent company with hurricane season coming up,’” Stewart said.

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Most homeowners in Florida have loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They require an insurance company to be financially rated. A

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