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Recent News About State of Florida
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ReformInsurance group: Transparency is needed in third party litigation funding
TALLAHASSEE -- With Florida’s third party funding of civil litigation under the microscope, a Florida Association of Insurance Agents official cautions that the growing industry could potentially be increasing frivolous filings.
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LawsuitsBusiness 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.
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LawsuitsPersonal Insurance Federation president cites litigation as main reason for high insurance costs
According to a recent national study, Florida’s auto insurance rates are the third highest in the nation. Although there are a number of elements at play in the high rates, one of the most impactful is that of litigation.
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ElectionsAOB reform bill signals end to decade-long fight, advocates claim victory
TALLAHASSEE – The decade-long fight to address “assignment of benefits” concluded last week with proponents committed to its reform claiming victory in the form of Senate Bill 122.
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ElectionsLawyer believes Amendment 6 passage levels playing field for Floridians vs state regulators
Florida voters recently passed Amendment 6 and one of the provisions limits the power of state government, which could be good news for the state’s citizens, according to one lawyer.
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LawsuitsFL lawmakers considering biometric privacy bill, copying IL law which has spawned hundreds of class actions
Florida state lawmakers could soon decide the fate of a proposed new law, similar to a law on the books in Illinois, which has created substantial headaches for employers and other business owners, and a potential new revenue stream for trial lawyers.
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LawsuitsAttorney questions Scott's actions in election recounts suit
MIAMI -- Earlier this week, Republican Gov. Rick Scott filed a lawsuit against two Florida counties, alleging there could be "rampant fraud happening in Palm Beach and Broward counties."
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LawsuitsLouis Vuitton sues over alleged counterfeit products
A luxury retailer accuses dozens of websites of selling counterfeit goods over the internet.
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LawsuitsPhilip Morris loses appeal in wrongful death lawsuit
A widow will receive a new trial in her wrongful death lawsuit against Philip Morris.
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LawsuitsFederal judge orders Florida election officials to provide Puerto Ricans with Spanish language voting information
GAINESVILLE — A federal judge has ordered Florida election officials to provide Puerto Rican residents with Spanish-language voting information in a ruling that will affect 32 Sunshine State counties that conduct English-only elections.
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LawsuitsFTC and Florida ordered to reschedule depositions in case alleging computer company scam
FORT MYERS — The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Florida will have to identify and supply "communications with former employees" of companies accused of selling deceptive computer cleanup services and security software, according to a federal court opinion issued on Aug. 2.
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Juvenile offenders avoid arrest with push for more civil citations
In an attempt to decrease the number of juvenile arrests in Florida, civil citations have taken the place of handcuffs and a cell. Advocates see this as a better option – one that teaches young offenders that jail isn't the only option.
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Reemergence of tropical bedbugs not cause for concern
&&& Roberto Pereira, an urban entomologist in Florida, recently urged citizens to not panic over the reemergence of tropical bedbugs after his office received a sample that contained the once-prevalent bug.
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Steverson resigns as secretary of state's Department of Environmental Protection
TALLAHASSEE — Jon Steverson has resigned from his position as secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection after two years.
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Okaloosa County attorney Joseph D. Lorenz honored for pro bono work
FORT WALTON BEACH – For the second time in nearly two decades, attorney Joseph D. Lorenz has been recognized for his service to indigent clients in Florida.
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Banked card game rights stay with the Seminole Tribe of Florida for now
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The drama continues around who controls the ability to operate banked card games in the state of Florida.
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Florida trial lawyers donate $6.2 million to political candidates
TALLAHASSEE -- A recent report has revealed that trial lawyers contributed a total of $6.2 million to Florida candidates' political campaigns this election cycle.
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Professor says quality appointments key for next Constitution Revision Commission
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Interest in serving on the Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) for the 2017-2018 term is ramping up, and Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Jorge Labarga already has 32 applicants for the 15 members he can choose for the 37-member commission.
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Weather prompts rescheduling of arguments in indigent care reimbursement case
TALLAHASSEE -- Oral arguments will not resume until Feb. 8 in the constitutional battle over a 2003 state law requiring Sarasota County to reimburse private hospitals for providing indigent care, due to the weather.
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Florida leads nation in car accident drownings, movement underway to address problem
ORLANDO -- A review of federal crash data has revealed that Florida has the highest number of deaths by car accident drowning.