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South Florida puts the brakes on red-light camera tickets until legal cases resolved
TALLAHASSEE – The red-light camera program across South Florida is on hold pending the result of multiple court cases. -
Daubert vs. Frye: Florida Supreme Court sets oral arguments over expert testimony standard
TALLAHASSEE - Oral arguments have been set for Sept. 1 to decide the standard Florida courts will use to approve expert testimony in civil and criminal cases. -
Koontz v. St. Johns Water Management case finally over after 22 years
TALLAHASSEE – After 22 years in the courts, including a trip to the U.S. Supreme Court, the "takings" case of Koontz v. St. Johns Water Management is all but over, though most don't know it's still going on, a Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF) spokeswoman said. -
Outdated red light law at the heart of recent case
TALLAHASSEE – At issue in a recent Florida Supreme Court decision is an old version of the state’s red light camera procedures, which was found to be unfair to drivers of rental cars. -
Florida case that affirmed AG's power to dismiss whistle-blower lawsuits not quite over yet
TALLAHASSEE – When Florida's 1st District Court of Appeals affirmed in February the state attorney general's authority to dismiss a qui tam whistle-blower lawsuit in which it chose not to intervene, most legal observers declared the case of Zoltan Barati vs. State of Florida, Motorola, Inc. et al. dead. The case, however, is proving to still have some fight left. -
Florida Supreme Court Sunshine Law decision 'a long time in coming,' newspaper editor says
JACKSONVILLE – While 32 months isn't a long time in many lawsuits, it was a grinding pace for Times-Union Editor Frank Denton in his lawsuit against the city of Jacksonville and the Police and Fire Pension Fund for alleged Sunshine Law violation. -
Florida ranks third on 2015-2016 Judicial Hellholes report, asbestos ruling criticized
TALLAHASSEE – Florida landed the No. 3 spot on the 2015-2016 Judicial Hellholes report by the American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF). According to the report, the Florida Supreme Court habitually issues liability-expanding rulings “out of sync” with courts in other states. -
Few lawyers in Florida face disciplinary actions
TALLAHASSEE – A Live Oak attorney is one of a relative few lawyers who has endured legal discipline in the state, according to statistics provided by the Florida Bar. -
Florida attorneys continue debate over adoption of the Daubert Standard for expert witnesses
TALLAHASSEE – The Daubert Standard may have been passed into Florida law just less than three years ago, but the decision to replace the Frye Standard with it remains highly contested among Florida attorneys, and the Florida Supreme Court will have the final say. -
Chief justice helps find solutions for those unable to defend themselves
JACKSONVILLE – A state chief justice is looking to find a solution for those unable to defend themselves in civil court cases, because of a so-called “legal services gap.” -
Brevard County judge removed from office for altercation
TITUSVILLE – A judge with the Brevard County court was removed from office following a decision by the Florida Supreme Court in December. -
Former CEO of Butler & Hosch Law Firm resigns from Florida Bar Association
ORLANDO – Robert Hosch Jr., the founder of Butler & Hosch law firm, has begun the process to resign from the Florida Bar Association but admits no wrongdoing. -
Supreme Court reverses decision allowing State Farm to reduce future damages awarded due to plaintiff’s Medicare benefits
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court has reversed a decision by an appellate court to include evidence of a plaintiff’s eligibility for future benefits under Medicare to determine future damages. -
Florida appellate court strikes down arbitration agreement due to cap on damages provision
TALLAHASSEE – A Florida appellate court recently ruled that the arbitration agreement in a dispute between a nursing home and a deceased resident was unenforceable because the agreement included a cap on damages. -
Florida's 11th Circuit strikes down credit card surcharge law
MIAMI – A recent decision from the 11th Circuit Court in Florida could have a big impact on credit card transactions in the state. -
Survey shows Florida listed among worst lawsuit climates in the country, falls 3 spots below 2012 ranking
TALLAHASSEE – Sinking three slots below its 2012 ranking, Florida has once again found itself listed among the worst lawsuit climates in the country, landing at 44th out of 50, according to the 2015 Lawsuit Climate Survey conducted by the Harris Poll and released by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform. -
DUI charges bring down another Broward County judge
POMPANO BEACH -- A Broward County circuit judge’s decision to resign her post rather than further defend her reputation in the wake a 2014 drunken driving conviction illustrates the Florida Supreme Court’s determination to enforce high standards of conduct for judicial officers. -
Tampa attorney disbarred for involvement in DUI arrest of opposing attorney
One of three lawyers suspended for orchestrating the DUI arrest of an opposing attorney during a high-profile defamation lawsuit between two popular radio personalities has been permanently disbarred. -
Floridians for Solar Choice file opposition brief to oppose Consumers for Smart Solar initiative
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Citizens behind a grassroots movement to help homes and businesses capitalize on solar energy have filed an opposition brief to oppose an initiative backed by Consumers for Smart Solar. -
Attorney is stumped by fact that disbarred lawyer hasn't been arrested
WINTER PARK, Fla.—A Winter Park attorney — an expert on trust and estates who is the wife of a well-known cardiologist — continues to be free after allegations emerged that she embezzled more than $1.5 million from clients and fellow lawyers, resulting in her losing her accountant’s license and being permanently disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court.