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Florida Supreme Court justices tapped to fill vacant seats on federal appeals bench
TALLAHASSEE — Two Florida Supreme Court justices have been named to fill seats on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
NCCI seeks to decrease workers' compensation rates
TALLAHASSEE — The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has filed a proposed rate drop for workers' compensation rates with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation for the third year in a row.
NFIB Florida chapter pleased with CNBC ranking of state business climate
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Florida state director Bill Herrle said he is happy to hear of Florida's high ranking in a recent report on the nation's business climate.
Business leader says innovation is way to solve climate change, not 'absurd' litigation
TALLAHASSEE — Brewster B. Bevis, Associated Industries of Florida's (AIF) senior vice president of state and federal affairs, believes climate change litigation will end up harming Florida residents and businesses.
Florida repeals state hospital need-based permitting process; observers wait to see effects on state's health care
With Florida's recent decision to repeal its certificate of need (CON) law, a Washington, D.C., attorney is curious to see how the repeal will play out for the state's health care system.
Appeals court rules Chamber of Commerce is charitable organization exempt from property taxes
The Florida First District Court of Appeal ruled May 2 that the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce is exempt from paying property taxes because it is a charitable organization.
Hospitals prevail, as appeals court strikes down proposed new rules for calculating Medicaid reimbursements
Hospitals from throughout Florida have prevailed in their appeal of a state agency's decision to reduce state Medicaid reimbursement rates, as a state appeals court said the agency never established how the new reimbursement rules would accomplish the cost-cutting goals desired by state legislators.
Florida Supreme Court rules Daytona hospital can't use bonds to build new hospital in neighboring county
The Florida Supreme Court ruled a special tax district was not authorized to build a hospital outside of its geographic boundaries using bonds.
Fla. Supreme Court: Orange County can't bar county candidates backed by political parties from election ballot
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court ruled April 18 that a county ordinance conflicted with the state's election code.
Florida Supreme Court rules Broward County judge to receive public reprimand for political activity
The Florida Supreme Court has ordered a public reprimand for a circuit judge who violated a political activity ban.
Florida appeals court issues split decision in ASA College and Dezer Intracoastal Mall dispute
The Third District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida partially reversed an order denying injunctive relief to ASA College.
Appeals court affirms class certification in suit over Miami-Dade Expressway Authority's toll by plate system
The Third District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida issued an opinion affirming an order granting a motion for class certification in a lawsuit against the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) and others.
KLC Law's arbitration clause ruled unenforceable by appeals court
An appeals court ruled that an arbitration clause in a contract was unenforceable and reversed an order dismissing a legal malpractice case.
Appeals court says Treasure Chest Poker's lawsuit should be dismissed
LAKELAND – Florida's 2nd District Court of Appeal has reversed a declaratory judgment in a case against the state's Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (DOABT) regarding the operation of free poker games in businesses regulated by the agency.
Capital One suit claims Miami car dealership misrepresented vehicle purchases
MIAMI – Capital One is suing Metro Ford for misrepresentations made when borrowers purchased vehicles from the Miami car dealership.
James Madison Institute CEO calls Janus 'win for free speech'
TALLAHASSEE — James Madison Institute CEO and President Bob McClure says the Janus decision is a win for free speech.
Former pro baseball player sues AP, ESPN and USA Today for defamation over article about elk antler supplement
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) – A former professional baseball player and his company are suing ESPN, The Associated Press and USA Today after a 2016 news article was published that had alleged false information. The three defendants have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit.
Uni K Wax Studios claims New Jersey franchisee breached contract
UKW Franchising Company is suing Hope Courage and Faith Inc. (HCF) for failing to abide by its franchise agreement.
Federal judge partially grants motion for default judgment in patent case
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A federal judge partially granted a motion for default judgment in a lawsuit involving a patent infringement dispute.
Federal judge partially grants motion for summary judgment in dispute involving Safeco Insurance
FORT MYERS — A federal judge has partially granted a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit involving an insurance coverage dispute with Safeco Insurance.