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Leon County judge affirms governor's cut-off of federal jobless benefits
A state judge has rejected a request from 10 plaintiffs who sought a temporary injunction against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to opt out of supplemental federal unemployment benefits of $300 per worker per week. -
Florida governor stands behind 'vaccine passport' ban despite U.S. Supreme Court ruling
The Florida Governor’s Office is standing behind a new state law that bans public agencies and businesses from mandating “vaccine passports” even though the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Indiana University’s vaccine mandate to remain in place. -
FLORIDA EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Two Appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions. -
New Florida law raising age for tobacco, nicotine use seen as undermining local authority
Groups concerned with health issues offered a dire prognosis in the wake of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of a bill that preempts local governments from regulating the marketing, sale or transportation of tobacco or nicotine goods. -
Attorneys criticize anti-riot law: Law 'fails to protect peaceful protestors from felony prosecution'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing backlash for signing a bill that imposes stricter punishments on violent protest participants. -
Florida's anti-riot bill becomes law despite free-expression concerns
Gov. Ron DeSantis this week signed into law a bill that supporters say will deter violent, unlawful assemblies in Florida, though critics have expressed concern that House Bill 1 will clamp down on free expression and peaceful protests. -
Lawyer for Florida vacation rentals: 'where do you think social distancing is easier?'
Owners of Florida vacation rental property are challenging an executive order by Gov. Ron DeSantis prohibiting rentals during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Gov. DeSantis accused of violating civil liberties of companies he shut down
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Real estate rental companies are suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, seeking relief from his order that stopped their business during the coronavirus pandemic. -
Advocates are hopeful Gov. DeSantis will expand liability protection to medical providers
Healthcare providers urged to honor their oaths while waiting for more liability protections. -
Trial attorney appeals dismissal of lawsuit against governor for alleged mild COVID-19 response
Federal suit that would force Gov. DeSantis to take more action against COVID-19 is dismissed -
Legislation to erase century-old telegraph law from the books expected to be signed by governor
The Florida Senate unanimously voted in favor of a bill that repeals a chapter of state law that applies to outdated technology. -
Florida can't deny indigent felons right to vote, U.S. appeals panel rules
A federal appeals panel on Wednesday struck down a Florida law requiring that felons who want to re-establish their voting rights under Amendment 4 pay all imposed fines, restitution and fees. -
Florida NFIB supports DeSantis' approach to civil litigation reforms
Florida’s National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) director Bill Herrle is pleased with the direction Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking in changing the civil litigation environment throughout the state. -
Insurance group applauds DeSantis' efforts to shape Florida courts
TALLAHASSEE - A state insurance group said that reforms Gov. Ron DeSantis supports with respect to the civil justice system should have a positive impact on Floridians. -
Critics blast DeSantis' judicial appointment not on JNC recommendation list
TALLAHASSEE -- Gov. Ron DeSantis appointment of five state circuit court judges June 5 has critics alleging the Republican governor failed to follow certain rules regarding judicial appointments. -
Insurance advocate: Florida insurers 'grateful' for Gov's signature on AOB reform; other abuses continue
Florida consumers should see more insurance choices and lower rates in coming years, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed AOB reform into law, insurance industry advocate says. -
Oral arguments over Scott's appointment of judge to be heard after ballot papers printed
TALLAHASSEE - Florida's Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over whether Gov. Rick Scott has the right to appoint a judge to the circuit court just weeks before the November election, and after ballot papers are printed. -
Free speech, right to privacy collide in NRA suit against state's gun laws, attorney says
TALLAHASSEE – In the legal battle involving the National Rifle Association and Gov. Rick Scott's new gun laws, another complication has transpired that may force the NRA to name two young adults in its lawsuit. -
Measure could politicize Florida administrative law judge selection process, ALJ Association president says
Florida House lawmakers are making a second attempt to give Gov. Rick Scott the power to appoint administrative law judges, something that would threaten the independence of that judicial group, the Association of Administrative Law Judges president said during a recent interview. -
Supreme Court denies recusal of Justice Pariente, no explanation offered
TALLAHASSEE – Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente will not be recused from a case that centers on who will make the decision to appoint replacements for her and two colleagues on the bench.