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Critics blast DeSantis' judicial appointment not on JNC recommendation list

By Carrie Bradon |
TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Ron DeSantis appointment of five state circuit court judges June 5 has critics alleging the Republican governor failed to follow certain rules regarding judicial appointments.
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Court rules against insurance companies, horse associations

By Carrie Bradon |
MIAMI — A federal court has ruled against group of individuals, insurance companies and horse associations regarding a horseback riding injury.
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Horse sales company loses action against clients regarding sale of horse

By Carrie Bradon |
MIAMI — An equine sales company has lost its bid to have an amended complaint against a client upheld.
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Legal group calls governor's leadership on benefits reform 'incredible'

By Carrie Bradon |
TALLAHASSEE -- Since taking office in January, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been moving to make a number of much-needed reforms, one of which is to control abuse of the assignment of benefits (AOB).
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Legal group says raising limit on civil suit damages 'goes beyond recommendation' from state court

By Carrie Bradon |
TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 337 into law May 24, which will raise the limit for damages in civil suits that are currently filed at the county level.
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Vacationer alleges he was injured on cruise ship

By Carrie Bradon |
MIAMI — A vacationer is suing a cruise ship company, alleging that he was injured aboard ship and is seeking to strike down two of the cruise company’s defenses.
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Costco customer alleges he slipped on ice cream

By Carrie Bradon |
FORT MYERS — A customer is suing Costco, alleging the store's negligence caused him to slip and fall on ice cream, although the defendant unsuccessfully sought a summary judgment.
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Federal court denies bid for communications, sanction

By Carrie Bradon |
OCALA — A federal court has denied in all respects a defendant’s motion for pre-suit communications and discovery as well as a plaintiff’s motion for production of exemplars and motion for sanctions.
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Investor's lawsuit over misleading statements allowed to continue vs former business partners

By Carrie Bradon |
A company is seeking to have its allegations against a business partner upheld while the defendant wants to have amended complaints dismissed.
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Florida Justice Reform Institute says higher limit on damages in county courts may add to courts' burden

By Carrie Bradon |
The Florida House and Senate voted earlier this month to approve House Bill 337 that increases county lawsuit thresholds, changing the $15,000 limit on civil suit damages that has been in place since 1992.
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E-cigs maker Juul Labs wins transfer of class action from Florida courts

By Carrie Bradon |
A federal judge will allow e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs to transfer a class action lawsuit from Florida court to California.
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Attorney: Naomi Osaka, family on solid legal turf in asking judge to void deal with former coach

By Carrie Bradon |
Professional tennis star Naomi Osaka and her family are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the athlete’s former coach, alleging that an agreement made when the athlete was a minor is null and void due to her age.
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Florida Chamber backs legislation to reform assignment of benefits system, protect consumers

By Carrie Bradon |
The Florida Chamber of Commerce believes new legislation now pending in Tallahassee would improve Florida residents' lives by reforming the legal process known as assignment of benefits, adding new measures to protect residents from those who abused the AOB process before.
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Massage Envy accused of ignoring charges of sexual assault

By Carrie Bradon |
A lawsuit has been filed against Massage Envy, alleging that employees have not been vetted properly, putting customers in danger.
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Fla. court reform group: Engle rulings denying tobacco companies chance to defend against big judgments

By Carrie Bradon |
The U.S. Supreme Court recently refused to hear appeals from three tobacco companies ordered to pay punitive damages in eight Florida cases decided under so-called Engle rulings, according to a Florida Watchdog report, even though the companies claimed they had not been given the chance to build their defense.
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Attorney in Pottinger Agreement termination: 'Criminalization of homelessness is a harmful policy'

By Carrie Bradon |
MIAMI -- The city Miami recently filed a motion to request that a protections agreement for homeless be terminated, arguing that there are enough current services to care for the homeless.
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Southern Legal Counsel claims panhandling is constitutionally protected, 'is speech protected by the First Amendment'

By Carrie Bradon |
Several southern Florida counties are arresting individuals asking for money, claiming that asking for money in public spaces without authorization from the government is illegal; other groups, however, claim that this is allowed in the First Amendment.
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Grieco says bill targeting anti-Semitic criticism of Israel in schools is long overdue

By Carrie Bradon |
A Florida state representative recently introduced a bill that would ban criticism of the state of Israel and other types of speech against the Jewish culture.
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Palm Beach County representative sponsors bill to decrease anti-Semitism in schools

By Carrie Bradon |
TALLAHASSEE -- A bill to ban anti-Semitic criticism of the Israeli state was recently introduced by a Palm Beach County representative.

Lawyer for disabled woman allegedly raped, impregnated at health care facility vows to prevent a repeat incident

By Carrie Bradon |
A family has filed a lawsuit against a Florida health care facility claiming their disabled daughter was raped and impregnated while at the facility for medical care.

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