'Tort tax' of $719 per resident fuels push for Florida legal reforms
Armed with new data pointing to how out-of-control civil litigation affects the Florida economy, business leaders launched a push for tort reform measures they say will reduce the “tort tax” residents pay.
Nine Florida Supreme Court finalists named
TALLAHASSEE – The process to fill two vacant Florida Supreme Court seats nears the finish line as a nominating panel released a list of nine finalists headed for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Marijuana proponents' lawsuit targets new Florida law that reformed initiative process
Ongoing legal skirmishes involving a proposed Florida constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana will shape how direct democracy functions in the future, according to those familiar with the litigation.
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- Court activity on Jan. 24: Odalys Douglas vs Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company
- Court activity on Jan. 24: Mellinda Klommhaus vs Ean Holdings LLC
- Case activity for Frank Brownell vs Elizabeth Engelking on Jan. 23
- Case activity for Elmer Waldo Cunningham vs Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company on Jan. 23
- Case activity for Crystal Bhandari vs Wawa Inc. on Jan. 24
- Case activity for Omninet Village Lake LLC vs Rachael Etienne on Jan. 24
- Case activity for Mellinda Klommhaus vs Ean Holdings LLC on Jan. 23
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Florida Supreme Court allows minimum wage ballot question
TALLAHASSEE — The Supreme Court of Florida unanimously decided to permit a ballot initiative that would increase the state’s minimum wage. -
Jacksonville professor helps launch first Florida online degree focusing on preventing medical errors
JACKSONVILLE — A new health care curriculum focused on preventing medical errors, which according to a John Hopkins Study, are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., has been launched for the first time in Florida. -
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Three-judge panel says city's public awareness campaign not 'political advertisement'
WEST PALM BEACH — An appeals court ruled that a city did not violate the state Constitution when it created a public awareness campaign regarding several ballot questions
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DisciplineNiceville attorney disbarred after allegedly running nearly nude through Hotel Duval
TALLAHASSEE — Niceville attorney and former assistant state attorney Ryan P. Campbell has been disbarred following a Dec. 19 Florida Supreme Court order and his arrest on alleged "criminal charges" after he ran nearly nude through a hotel in 2017, a recent announcement by The Florida Bar said.
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DisciplineLongwood attorney disbarred following 'rampage' at ex-girlfriends home
TALLAHASSEE — Longwood attorney Barrett Paul Burnette has been disbarred following a Nov. 27 Florida Supreme Court order over an alleged "rampage" at his ex-girlfriend's home in 2018, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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LawsuitsElected officials face 'challenges' in libel lawsuits, attorney says
TALLAHASSEE — Frank LoMonte, an attorney and the director of the University of Florida's Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, said there is a big difference between reporting that someone has faced an accusation and somehow vouching for the truth of that accusation.
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LawsuitsFlorida court reverses ruling in medical records overcharging case
LAKELAND — A state appeals panel has reversed a ruling in a medical records class action lawsuit.
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LawsuitsFlorida Appeal Court upholds lower court ruling in garage mugging attack
MIAMI – Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal upheld a lower court ruling that 50 State Security Service, Inc. was not liable for the mugging suffered by a woman in a parking garage.
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DisciplineGainesville attorney suspended for allegedly questioning integrity of judges, other court officials
TALLAHASSEE — Gainesville attorney Beverly R. McCallum was suspended following a Dec. 16 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she questioned the integrity of judges and other court officials, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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LawsuitsFlorida Court of Appeal reverses birth-injury case over disputed statute of limitations
MIAMI – The Florida Third District Court of Appeal reversed a lower court judgement, ordering reconsideration of a malpractice case in which a child developed spastic cerebral palsy.
