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Florida businesses must strengthen cybersecurity as threats evolve
What was once an issue primarily for large corporations with extensive data has now become a concern for businesses of all sizes. -
Push to regulate third-party litigation funding hits roadblock stalling transparency legislation in Florida
Florida's push to regulate third-party litigation funding (TPLF) hit a roadblock in 2024 as key bills, HB 1179 and SB 1276, stalled in the House Judiciary Committee. -
Florida local government officials sue to overturn new financial disclosure law
Scores of elected local government officials in Florida are suing members of the state Commission on Ethics in a bid to block stricter financial disclosure rules that the officials say would impair their privacy rights under the state’s constitution. -
Florida bill would allow police officers to seek victim protection under Marsy's Law
In response to a recent state Supreme Court decision, a Florida lawmaker has proposed measures that would restore the right of crime victims, including on-duty police officers, not to have their names disclosed to the public. -
Florida bill would clarify which fantasy sports contests are legal
A Florida lawmaker has introduced a measure to legalize certain fantasy sports contests in the wake of the Florida Gaming Control Commission calling on some gaming companies to throw in the towel on their fantasy sports games. -
Conservatives launch Protection of Human Life Amendment to counter abortion petition
Floridians Protecting Freedom Inc. seeks to reverse the Heartbeat Protection Act, which bans abortion after six weeks -
Gov. DeSantis enacts SB 7054 outlawing Central Bank Digital Currency statewide
Liberty Counsel founder: 'CBDC is even beyond a cashless society' -
Auto-glass bill aims to put the brakes on excessive car insurance litigation
Supporters of an auto-glass lawsuit bill introduced last week say the reform would shatter current incentives that allow repair shops and attorneys to file excessive claims litigation, driving up the cost of auto insurance. -
Florida allocates $10 million to program to transport undocumented migrants within the U.S.
The Florida Legislature has passed and the governor signed a bill formalizing a controversial program to transport unauthorized migrants to other states under the authority of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management. -
Further Florida property insurance changes expected in the wake of reform measure's passage this month
The passage of landmark property insurance reforms this month by the Florida Legislature, including an end to incentives for filing frivolous lawsuits, likely won’t be the last word on insurance reforms, industry insiders say. -
Governor signs property insurance reform bill that would end one-way attorney fees
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that tort-reform supporters say is a landmark measure to shore up the state’s property insurance market, ban the heavily criticized one-way attorney-fee provision and eliminate the assignment of benefits (AOB) in property claims. -
Half-measures won't be enough to stabilize Florida property insurance market, industry observer says
Florida’s one-way attorney fee system favoring plaintiffs in litigated insurance claims should be abolished, the time to file a litigated claim should be limited to one year and assignments of property insurance benefits ought to be banned entirely, an insurance industry insider says. -
DeSantis suspends Tampa-area state attorney for 'neglect of duty'
The Tampa-based state attorney who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week for “incompetence and willful defiance of his duties” said he will vigorously defend his legal rights but has not provided details. -
Florida's 'Stop-WOKE' law not seen as impediment to Title IX training
Despite concerns about the potential effects of Florida’s new “Stop-WOKE” law on sex-discrimination training, the president of a national Title IX administrators group does not see the law having any bearing on Title IX training in Florida. -
Florida's 'anti-WOKE' law drawing more criticism from academic freedom advocates
Groups that advocate for academic freedom are becoming increasingly critical of the new “anti-WOKE” law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in April, signaling that more litigation to overturn the measure may be in the works. -
Florida contractors group files lawsuit over new property insurance reform
A trade association representing independent contractors that specialize in making storm repairs has filed a lawsuit against a new property insurance reform measure, arguing that the new law tramples on the rights of contractors and homeowners. -
Litigated property insurance claims continue to climb in runup to Florida special session
As state lawmakers prepare for their special session on Florida’s property insurance crisis, recent data shows a continuing upward tick in litigated property claims, suggesting that past civil litigation reforms have not produced their desired results. -
Circuit judge overturns Florida governor's congressional redistricting map
A Leon County circuit judge has rejected the congressional redistricting map passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, concluding that the plan violates the Fair Districts amendment to the state constitution. -
Proceed With Caution: Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Limits Topics In Discrimination And Harassment Trainings on May 13, 2022
Proceed With Caution: Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Limits Topics In Discrimination And Harassment Trainings on May 13, 2022. -
11th Circuit reinstates key provisions of Florida's 2021 voting law
A federal appeals court has overturned an order stopping the enforcement of key provisions of Florida’s 2021 law placing restrictions on ballot drop boxes and absentee voting that the law’s critics argue are discriminatory.