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Appellate court rules attorney doesn't have to pay fees as sanction
WEST PALM BEACH — An appeals court ruled that an attorney does not have to pay attorney's fees to opposing counsel because her due process rights were violated.
Appeals court orders new trial for Union Carbide
MIAMI — A three-judge panel has ruled that Union Carbide needs a new trial in a suit alleging exposure to asbestos.
Appellate court affirms decision in tobacco advertising case
WEST PALM BEACH — A three-judge panel found that a lower court rightfully denied a motion in a case against a tobacco company for cigarette advertising.
Appeals panel partially reverses decision in class certification
LAKELAND — A three-judge panel partially reversed a decision by a lower court wherein the court limited class certification.
Judge denies attorneys' fees in trademark infringement case over counterfeit Roor water pipe
WEST PALM BEACH – A federal magistrate judge denied CIJ Enterprises' motions for attorneys' fees and costs in a lawsuit against it over allegations of trademark infringement.
Judges rule employee properly put employer on notice for workers' compensation claim
WEST PALM BEACH — A three-judge panel reversed a decision by a lower court and ruled that an Island Hospitality Florida Management employee took the proper steps to start a workers' compensation claim.
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
Elected 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.
Florida Chamber will fight biometric privacy legislation
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is taking a stand against biometric privacy legislation returning in the next session of the Florida Legislature.
Insurance organization: Hurricane Michael claims not abnormal
TALLAHASSEE — Amid claims that insurers are not doing enough to settle Hurricane Michael claims, an insurance organization says this is not the case.
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.