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Florida Supreme Court: Credit card fee for red-light camera fines is legal
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a company's credit-card fee for red-light camera tickets, News Service of Florida reported.
Florida residents favor COVID-19 liability shield for businesses, poll finds
One thing is clear about COVID-19 in Florida: Residents don’t want businesses to be slapped with lawsuits after surviving the pandemic, as long as they tried to comply with public health safety guidelines.
Smartmatic considers legal action against news networks over 2020 election stories
Smartmatic, an elections vendor headquartered in Boca Raton, said it could pursue legal action against Fox News, One America News Network and Newsmax for publishing “false and defamatory” statements about the company and the 2020 U.S. Elections.
State senator: Reform Florida's judicial nominating process
State Sen. Perry Thurston Jr. (D-Fort Lauderdale) plans to introduce legislation changing the way members are appointed to the Judicial Nominating Commission.
Appeals court sides with state over teachers in dispute over school reopening
A Florida appeals court has ruled that public schools can remain open.
Lenders aren't required to pay 'agent fees' for PPP loan assistance, judge rules
PENSACOLA – Banks don’t have to pay accountants and other consultants fees for helping applicants for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, a federal judge has ruled.
Plaintiff attorney who got to pick entire jury says nation's first remote civil trial 'went well'
Duval County made history by holding the nation’s first remote civil trial with a binding verdict and it went well, the attorney for the plaintiffs told the Florida Record.
'Nuclear verdicts' against trucking companies see dramatic increase, study finds
Large verdicts or "nuclear verdicts" are increasing dramatically in number and size of awards, a new study released by the American Transportation Research Institute found.
Florida appeals court: R.J. Reynolds still owes Florida $92.6 million
WEST PALM BEACH – A Florida appeals court has ruled cigarette maker R.J. Reynolds must continue to pay $92.6 million it promised the State of Florida in a 1997 lawsuit settlement.
Florida attorney suspended for 'fee-splitting' on ADA lawsuits
The Florida Supreme Court has suspended a Miami lawyer, Scott Dinin, for 18 months after he admitted to filing frivolous lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act and then splitting the fees with clients.
Florida Bar explores expanding legal services to state residents
A committee of the Florida Bar will explore reforms to expand legal services to state residents while protecting the profession’s core values.
Vacation rentals return to Florida following DeSantis' order easing restrictions
Slowly but surely, vacation rentals are returning to Florida after Gov. Ron DeSantis loosened restrictions prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suspension of online concealed carry applications prompts lawsuit
A military spouse has sued the Florida Commissioner of Agriculture for halting online applications for concealed weapon licenses.
Lawyer for Florida vacation rentals: 'where do you think social distancing is easier?'
Owners of Florida vacation rental property are challenging an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis prohibiting rentals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. judge says medical-school suit best resolved in Curacao
MIAMI - A federal judge has ruled that issues raised in a lawsuit by a medical school in the Caribbean nation of Curacao should be resolved in that country rather than in the United States.
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Legal foundation calls on Florida to suspend ambulance service restrictions amid COVID-19 crisis
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Brewster Ambulance Service, a family-owned medical transportation company operating in Naples wants permission to expand to a neighboring county which has only one ambulance service.
Judge dismisses suit against insurance company in sinkhole case
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a homeowner against an insurance company over a Florida sinkhole.
Publix seeks more than $88,000 from family that settled medical negligence suit
TAMPA – Publix Super Markets is seeking to recover $88,846 in health care costs paid by its insurance plan to a family that later settled a medical negligence lawsuit.
Florida Chamber applauds DeSantis for signing ballot initiative bill
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is applauding Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill adding new requirements for amending the state’s constitution through ballot initiatives.
Walton County property owners lose request for injunction to reopen beaches
PENSACOLA – Owners of a beachfront property in Walton County lost their request for an emergency injunction against the county order closing all beaches, public and private, to stop the spread of COVID-19.