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Appeals court rules Miami suit against banks over effect of predatory lending on tax base can continue
The City of Miami can continue its legal action against two major banks accused of engaging in predatory lending practices that ultimately led to an increase in the municipality's tax base, an appeals court has ruled.
Monroe County attorney: County seeking to limit damages from coming Keys building ban suits
County executives in the Florida Keys are estimating the total value of vacant lots in the area at more than $300 million as they prepare for a flurry of lawsuits expected to be filed ahead of, and after, 2023 when building permits will no longer be issued.
Lawsuits over 'takings' under coming Keys building ban could leave local communities on hook for half liability
A move by Florida state lawmakers to leave local governments on the hook for half of the liability from all lawsuits that could follow the end of new building permits for the Florida Keys "seems like yet another example" of a consistent pattern of the state attempting to shift lawsuit costs to local governments, a consumer advocate says.
Website accessibility suits surge in Florida, New York, following favorable plaintiff rulings
The number of website accessibility lawsuits filed in federal court has exploded, with the greatest numbers being filed in New York and Florida, according to a new study.
ATG LegalServe partners with File & ServeXpress for 'one-stop' service
As the era of legal e-filing came close to replacing the hand delivering of documents, one process-serving business knew it had to find the right partner.
Work substantially complete on controversial Flagler Street upgrade, says Florida Department of Transportation
Construction work on a major Miami thoroughfare upgrade—delayed by more than a year and the subject of a lawsuit filed by the City of Miami—is substantially complete and final inspections are being carried out, the Florida Department of Transportation said.
Fort Lauderdale still weighing suit against fossil fuel companies, opponents argue ineffective, waste of time and money
City leaders in Fort Lauderdale are continuing to ponder whether to follow other municipalities and file suit against fossil fuel companies in a bid to extract money to offset the potential cost of climate change.
DeSantis set to announce appointment of second Supreme Court justice
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis is wasting little time in filling vacancies on the Florida Supreme Court, with a second judge from the south of the state expected to be appointed Monday.
Airbnb reaches settlement with country's largest apartment rental company over sub-leasing action
Legal experts expressed surprise a lawsuit taken by the country largest apartment rental group against Airbnb was allowed to proceed.
California reclaims top spot on 'Judicial Hellhole' list; ATRA bemoans state's adoption of 'innovator liability'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - California tops the list of jurisdictions regarded as "Judicial Hellholes" by a national civil justice reform group.
E-cigarette company files flurry of complaints, suits against foreign competitors
A leading maker and seller of e-cigarettes and nicotine cartridges in the U.S. has filed a fresh flurry of complaints with patent regulators and in federal court against foreign competitors muscling in on its market.
State adds CVS, Walgreens to opioid suit
TALLAHASSEE -- Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has added the country's two largest pharmacies to a suit that accuses drug manufacturers and distributors of helping to fuel the opioid crisis.
Video evidence was crucial to jury award in shooting at strip club, attorney says
Video evidence was crucial to persuading a jury to award millions to the victim of a shooting outside an infamous Miami strip club, according to one of the attorneys who represented the plaintiff.
Pressure cooker manufacturer settles for $26m over girl's injuries
FT. LAUDERDALE - A company that manufacturers a popular brand of pressure cooker has agreed to pay $26 million to a young girl who suffered horrific injuries after the device's lid blew open.
Judge recommends dismissing suit against Miami-Dade County in excessive force case
MIAMI – A federal magistrate judge recently recommended the dismissal a damage suit that claimed excessive use of force by a police officer and alleged Miami-Dade County failed to provide proper training to its police officers.
Scott shot down in bid to replace justices, urgency added to gubernatorial race
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Rick Scott's long shot bid to replace three justices on the Florida Supreme Court before he leaves office was shot down Monday by the same panel.
Gun control group's $2m investment in Florida election dwarfs national total for cycle
TALLAHASSEE - A huge late $2 million investment in the Florida election by a national gun control group largely financed by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg dwarfs the total amount the group has spent nationally this election cycle.
Differing district court opinions over assignment of benefits could lead to Supreme Court hearing
Widely different appeals court decisions over the fiercely debated assignment of benefits issue could lead to the Supreme Court stepping in to review.
AG race heating up as polls show too close to call
Two candidates in Florida's attorney general race ramped up attack ads this month.
Attorney general and activism under scrutiny, Florida faces decision in close race
TALLAHASSEE - Free market thinkers and those who believe in some government intervention are involved in an increasingly sour battle over the issue of climate change.