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Florida files appeal after judge dismisses charges relating to selling bitcoin
MIAMI – The appeal by the state of Florida against a recent court decision that saw a judge dismiss charges in relation to a local bitcoin seller are not surprising, according to an attorney.
Stetson University professor publishes book on rise, resistance of corporate power
GULFPORT – A college law professor has written a book hoping to encourage people to reconsider which rights are appropriate for corporations after meeting people who were confused about what corporations are and how their role in a democracy has metamorphosed.
Florida court orders prisons to provide kosher meals to inmates
MIAMI – A federal judge has ordered the Florida Department of Corrections (DoC) to provide kosher meals to inmates after it rejected the state’s claim that providing kosher meals is too expensive.
Orlando city attorney named first female president at GrayRobinson
ORLANDO – Mayanne Downs has been named president and managing partner at the GrayRobinson law firm, making her the first woman to take over at one of the state’s largest firms.
Lawyer: Security issues should have been addressed before Zombicon
FORT MYERS – The company in charge of security at the zombie-themed festival that ended in bloodshed last year has had countless problems with Florida’s licensing department in the past.