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Florida high court allows state abortion-rights initiative to go on November ballot
A constitutional amendment limiting government interference with the practice of abortion will go before state voters this fall as a result of a 4-3 Florida Supreme Court decision approving the measure’s ballot wording. -
Suspended Florida attorney who filed over 3,000 tobacco industry claims loses bid for reinstatement
The Florida Supreme Court has declined to reinstate an attorney who was suspended in 2022 for filing more than 3,000 claims from smokers against tobacco firms without properly investigating the cases. -
Gambling firms challenging Seminole Tribe gaming compact lose round before state's high court
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a petition by parties involved in the gaming industry that challenges the state`s multibillion-dollar compact with the Seminole Tribe, citing procedural grounds to deny the motion. -
Florida Legislature won't pursue judicial circuit consolidation this year, House speaker says
The state Legislature will not consider a proposal to consolidate judicial circuits in Florida this year after the state Supreme Court and a judicial assessment committee concluded consolidation would neither save money nor improve the judicial process. -
Medical marijuana firm seeks to counter cannabis legalization ballot measure
Signs of discord between medical marijuana advocates and recreational cannabis supporters are emerging in a legal battle now before the Florida Supreme Court that will determine whether the Smart & Safe initiative goes before state voters. -
Victim's rights law doesn't shield police officers' identities, Florida high court says
A measure that gives crime victims the right to bar disclosure of information that could be used to harass victims or their families does not shield the release of police officers’ names when officers use lethal force to defend themselves, the state’s high court said. -
Florida high court blocks pari-mutuel firms' bid to halt online sport betting
The Florida Supreme Court has turned down a motion by pari-mutuel companies to block the Seminole Tribe’s plan to restart its mobile sports-betting operations pending the outcome of ongoing litigation over the state’s 2021 gambling compact. -
Medical malpractice appellate procedure amended by Florida Supreme Court
Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130(a)(3) was amended to include denying a motion to dismiss based on the qualifications of a corroborating witness -
Florida lawyers get lesson on how to sue the dead
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - An absolute two-year limit on liability against the estate of a dead person doomed a lawsuit by women who were injured in an accident with a man driving a company car, the Florida Supreme Court ruled. -
Appeal costs smoker $16 million award but at least she can recover legal fees
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who sued RJ Reynolds over the smoking-related death of her sister can recover legal fees for an appeal that ultimately cost her a $16 million punitive-damages award because her compensatory damages were still higher than a settlement offer RJR had rejected. -
DeSantis appoints Cuban-American appellate chief to the Florida Supreme Court
Meredith Sasso is the former Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal Chief Judge -
New law firm making waves in Florida legal community
A new law firm created by some of Florida’s biggest names has doubled in size in less than two months. Lawson Huck Gonzalez already has three locations in Miami, Tampa and Tallahassee, and it has grown from five to 10 attorneys. -
Florida Supreme Court justice steps down, takes new job with Citizens Insurance
Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston, who announced his resignation from the bench last week, will become the new general counsel and chief legal officer of the state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. -
Florida's high court rules against diversity training for new judges
The Florida Supreme Court this month eliminated a rule requiring new judges to take a daylong training session on the topic of “fairness and diversity” and also disbanded the court’s nearly 20-year-old committee that oversaw the training. -
State Supreme Court upholds key provisions of Florida law banning local firearms ordinances
The Florida Supreme Court dealt a blow to local governments’ home-rule authority last week by upholding provisions of a state law blocking cities from regulating firearms. -
Attorney General Moody Debunks Myths About Impaired Driving During the Holiday Season
Attorney General Ashley Moody is issuing a warning to Floridians to take extra precaution on the roadways this holiday season. -
Law students have until January 5, 2023
Law students have until January 5, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET to apply for the 2023-24 Florida Supreme Court Fellows Program. -
State Supreme Court green-lights grand jury probe into COVID-19 vaccine activities
The Florida Supreme Court last week approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ petition for a statewide grand jury to investigate criminal activity and wrongdoing related to the development, testing and promotion of the COVID-19 vaccines in the state. -
DeSantis fills appeals court vacancies in wake of state Supreme Court rejecting residency challenge
The Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill judicial slots on the new Sixth District Court of Appeal by rejecting a legal challenge arguing that nominees for the positions did not meet residency requirements as specified in the state constitution. -
DeSantis calls on state Supreme Court to approve statewide grand jury on COVID-19 vaccinations
Gov. Ron DeSantis has petitioned the state Supreme Court to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate whether “criminal or wrongful activity” has taken place in Florida related to the development and promotion of coronavirus vaccines.