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Reform bill would alter structure of Disney's Reedy Creek district and narrow its powers
A bill being considered by the Florida Legislature would revamp Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District to operate more like other special districts around the state rather than a corporate-run entity.
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Florida bill would shorten time period on home construction defect lawsuits
A bill is advancing in the Florida House of Representatives that would shorten the time period when homeowners can file lawsuits alleging construction defects – a move supporters say would cut down on costly litigation and promote housing affordability.
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Further Florida property insurance changes expected in the wake of reform measure's passage this month
The passage of landmark property insurance reforms this month by the Florida Legislature, including an end to incentives for filing frivolous lawsuits, likely won’t be the last word on insurance reforms, industry insiders say.
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DeSantis vetoes bill that would have encouraged businesses to sue local governments
Public-policy groups have expressed relief over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto of legislation that would have allowed businesses to sue local governments when ordinances lead to profit losses of 15% or more.
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Business groups applaud DeSantis' veto of tax audit bill
Groups concerned about the plight of Florida small businesses are applauding Gov. Ron DeSantis for vetoing a bill that critics say would have put business owners at a disadvantage during tax audits initiated by the state Department of Revenue.
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So much for Florida's attempt to limit political contributions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – A Florida federal judge has permanently blocked a state law that sought to cap the amount of contributions to certain political committees to $3,000.
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Louisiana bill would allow public entities that require covid vaccinations to be sued
A bill that would give Louisianans the right to file civil lawsuits against government agencies and public schools and universities that discriminate on the basis of coronavirus vaccination status is now headed to the governor’s desk.
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DeSantis signs property insurance reforms aimed at reducing abusive litigation
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that aims to help stabilize the struggling Florida property insurance industry, crack down on frivolous home insurance claims and fight skyrocketing insurance premium costs.
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Proposed property insurance reforms target Florida's litigation climate
Florida insurance officials are rallying around several pieces of legislation that state lawmakers are reviewing this week during a special session of the Legislature aimed at resuscitating the beleaguered property insurance market.
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Florida solar industry dodges bullet as DeSantis vetoes net metering bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a controversial “net metering” bill that was supported by Florida Power & Light (FPL) and characterized by opponents as an attempt to kill the rooftop solar industry in the state.
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Personal Insurance Federation of Florida CEO: House Bill 7071 helps ‘homeowners lower their windstorm risk’
Legislation that would in part provide sales tax relief to Floridians preparing for disasters, is being praised by the president and CEO of the Personal Insurance Federation of Florida (PIFF).
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State rep's effort to change 'archaic' maritime law in wake of Pensacola Bay Bridge disaster dies in Senate
A bill driven by Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade's (R-Pensacola) frustration over the Skanska-Pensacola Bay Bridge disaster failed to advance in the state Senate despite its passage with just one "no" vote in the House.
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Taxpayer group urges DeSantis to veto bill changing state tax audit rules
Business and a taxpayer-rights group are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill on his desk that critics say would increase the difficulties small businesses face in defending themselves when they are audited by the Florida Department of Revenue.
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Merging agendas of populist Republicans, trial lawyers worry tort-reform advocates
Tort-reform proponents are warning that increasing support among populist Republicans for legislation that encourages the filing of private lawsuits will create a drag on state economies, including Florida’s.
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Florida Medical Rights Association chair 'very disappointed' in legislature not hearing bills to repeal 'free kill law'
The Florida Medical Rights Association says it is “very disappointed” that the Florida Senate has not advanced measures to overturn a law preventing families from filing malpractice claims.
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Damages caps on larger Florida cities, counties would rise under amended Florida bill
A compromise plan to increase the amount of money a claimant can recover from a local government agency passed the Senate Rules Committee last month, but it has an uncertain future as the Florida legislative session winds down.
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Florida Senate passes reform plan to curb abusive litigation over property insurance claims
Additional reforms to help Florida’s beleaguered property insurance industry passed the state Senate Thursday as industry officials expressed hope that the reforms would curb questionable roof claims and rein in what they see as abusive litigation.
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DeSantis moves to extend COVID-19 legal liability shield for health care facilities
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an extension of COVID-19 legal liability protections for health care providers such as nursing homes last week, gaining applause from business groups and supporters of tort reform alike.
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Florida budget bill would withhold funding from districts that defied mask mandate ban
A budget bill passed last week by the Florida House of Representatives would strip $200 million from 12 school districts that defied Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on COVID-19 mask mandates in public schools.
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Data privacy bill could unleash new wave of civil litigation, Florida chamber warns
Florida businesses are sounding alarm bells about a data privacy bill that passed the Florida House’s Commerce Committee last week, arguing that its passage would worsen the state’s legal climate and saddle companies with burdensome compliance costs.