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Florida Supreme Court: Credit card fee for red-light camera fines is legal
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a company's credit-card fee for red-light camera tickets, News Service of Florida reported. -
State Supreme Court declines to provide DeSantis with advisory opinion on redistricting
The Florida Supreme Court last week rebuffed Gov. Ron DeSantis on a redistricting question, declining to respond to a request for an advisory decision on whether the state constitution requires the retention of a Democrat-leaning congressional district. -
Florida Supreme Court's rule change expected to reduce punitive damages claims
A rule change approved by the Florida Supreme Court earlier this month could potentially reduce how often claims for punitive damages are awarded in civil court decisions, according to legal experts. -
Measure Would Create a Statewide Council on Prosecutorial Misconduct
Measure Would Create a Statewide Council on Prosecutorial Misconduct. -
High court to decide if police officers' identities can be shielded under Marsy's Law
The Florida Supreme Court last week agreed to take up a case involving Tallahassee police officers who argue that the voter-approved Marsy’s Law initiative shields the release of officers’ names when they become crime victims. -
Certification of the Need for New Judges In Florida
Certification of the Need for New Judges In Florida. -
Supreme Court Communications Director Craig Waters To Retire Following High-Profile Career, Paul Flemming Succeeds Him In Post
Supreme Court Communications Director Craig Waters To Retire Following High-Profile Career, Paul Flemming Succeeds Him In Post. -
Florida Supreme Court supports the establishment of a sixth appellate court
The Florida Supreme Court has recently proposed the establishment of a sixth appellate district realigning of the borders of the First, Second and Fifth Appellate Districts, according to a report by the Florida Bar. -
Florida legislature tops 'Watch' list in new 'Judicial Hellholes' report
Although Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Supreme Court have helped the state shed its “Judicial Hellhole” status, the state legislature’s failure to pass key justice reforms this year led a reform group to place the lawmakers on its “Watch" list. -
Florida's high court pulls the plug on traffic-ticket app
In a 4-3 decision, the Florida Supreme Court concluded a company that operated an app which connected traffic ticket defendants to attorneys had engaged in an unauthorized practice of law. -
Mediation Week 2021 highlights benefits of alternative dispute resolution in Florida’s courts
Mediation Week 2021 highlights benefits of alternative dispute resolution in Florida’s courts. -
Judicial panel calls for expansion of appellate court districts in Florida
A judicial panel has recommended expanding the number of appellate court districts in Florida from five to six as a way to improve public perceptions of the judiciary and encourage more diversity on the bench. -
Florida Bar Exam passage rates down slightly compared to before pandemic
The Florida Bar Exam passage rate for the online exam given in July ticked downward compared to results prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, both for first-time test takers and all takers, the just-released results show. -
Florida's high court to decide fate of state preemption on local firearms ordinances
The Florida Supreme Court has decided to weigh in on the legality of a state law that blocks local government officials from passing firearms regulations that are more strict than what the state allows. -
Appeals court allows state officials to enforce DeSantis' school mask mandate ban
A state appeals court has allowed Florida officials to continue enforcing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on school mask mandates, overturning a district court ruling that supported pro-mask-mandate parents. -
Justice Stephen H. Grimes, 1927-2021
Justice Stephen H. Grimes, 1927-2021. -
Florida rule change shields top corporate officers from abusive deposition requests
The Florida Supreme Court last week adopted a change in the state’s civil procedure rules that increases protections for presidents, CEOs and other top corporate officials from having to sit for depositions. -
Florida Supreme Court finds ballot initiative on pot 'misleading'
The Florida Supreme Court did not agree with expanding access to cannabis in the state. -
Smoker's widow wins $2 million jury award in latest 'Engle progeny' case
A Palm Beach County jury has awarded the widow of a man who died from complications from smoking $2 million in punitive damages, representing another victory for plaintiffs in so-called “Engle progeny” cases. -
R.J. Reynolds urges Florida high court could do a reset on tobacco litigation
The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments this month in the potentially far-reaching case of John Price, a smoker who sued the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., arguing that his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was the result of an addiction to cigarettes.