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Republican U.S. senators vow to show up for key judicial votes after DeSantis criticism
Republican U.S. senators, including Florida’s Rick Scott, have pledged to show up for congressional votes for future federal judges in the wake of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ criticism that recent absences led to the confirmation of a “leftist” appeals court judge. -
Federal appeals court weighing Florida law banning Chinese citizens from owning property
A federal appeals court appeared somewhat conflicted last week as judges heard oral arguments over the legality of a Florida law that bars Chinese citizens from buying homes in many parts of the state. -
Suspended Florida prosecutor's lawsuit against DeSantis can go forward, appeals court says
A federal appeals court has breathed new life into a lawsuit filed by a Hillsborough County prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis over statements related to abortion issues and trans gender health care, as well as his prosecution policies. -
Appeals court shields Florida lawmakers from subpoenas in lawsuit challenging Stop WOKE Act
Plaintiffs challenging a new Florida law that limits discussion of certain gender and race issues in higher education classes cannot subpoena state lawmakers to determine their motives in approving the measure, a federal appeals court decided. -
11th Circuit reverses ban on sanctuary policies benefiting immigrants
The underlying lawsuit challenged SB 168, which was approved by Florida lawmakers in 2019 -
Appeals court rips federal judge hearing Disney case for ruling against DeSantis voting laws
TALLAHASSEE – A federal appeals court overruled the federal judge assigned to the Disney World case who had ruled several voting laws signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2021 intentionally discriminated against minority voters. -
11th Circuit panel won't lift injunction on provisions of Florida law restricting university instruction
A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by the DeSantis administration and Florida university officials to overturn a temporary restraining order on provisions of the state’s Individual Freedom Act. -
Federal appeals court upholds Florida law barring firearms sales to those under 21
A federal appeals court has affirmed the legality of a Florida measure that bars the sale of long guns to those under 21 years old, concluding that the law is in line with historical restrictions on firearms. -
11th Circuit dismisses Zantac class-action lawsuit
Efforts to secure damages awards from the makers of the Zantac heartburn drug over the allegation that it contains carcinogens hit a roadblock earlier this month after a federal appeals court dismissed a proposed class action. -
Federal injunction against Florida's 'vaccine passport' law overturned
The U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned an injunction won by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. that blocked Florida from enforcing a law barring the cruise line from requiring COVID-19 “vaccine passports.” -
U.S. Justice Department sides with plaintiffs challenging Florida voting restrictions
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief supporting Florida plaintiffs who are challenging voting restrictions contained in a new state law as violations of the federal Voting Rights Act. -
Appeals court rejects Florida property owners' effort to limit public beach access
A federal appeals court has rejected property owners’ arguments that a Florida beachfront town’s ordinance outlining public access to “dry sand areas” of town beaches violates a state law. -
Florida Supreme Court asked to clarify state law's role in red-light camera case
In a move that could affect scores of Florida municipalities that operate automated red-light traffic ticket systems, a federal appeals court has called on the state’s Supreme Court to settle how state law weighs on a ticketed driver’s class-action lawsuit. -
Judge moves forward with class-action certification in Florida felon voting case
The effects of coronavirus on Florida’s court system don’t appear to be slowing efforts to resolve a dispute over felon voting, with a federal trial set for later this month and the number of potential plaintiffs expanding into the thousands. -
Ruling may put the brakes on abusive TCPA litigation in Florida
Florida businesses may see a reduction in serial lawsuits brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act in the wake of a ruling by a federal appeals court last month, legal observers told the Florida Record. -
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals rules against alleged victims of robocalling
ATLANTA - An Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals panel refused to rule that Hilton Grand Vacations and Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency used autodialers to repeatedly contact customers with robocalls, despite voicing displeasure with the companies doing so. -
Nonviolent felons challenging Florida law can still register to vote
The legal wrangling over the meaning of Amendment 4, the ballot measure that granted Florida nonviolent felons the right to vote once they fulfill the terms of their sentences, will continue into the new year. -
11th Circuit Court refuses to expand ADA to future disabilities
ATLANTA -- The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the Americans with Disabilities Act only applies to people who are currently disabled – not those who might become disabled in the future. -
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. -
11th Circuit: Body shops' price-fixing claims vs State Farm remain wrecked, but interference claims restored for now
A federal appeals court given a new pulse, for now, to a lawsuit brought by Florida auto body repair shops, claiming State Farm improperly pressured shops to lower their prices and threatening to boycott those which did not comply.