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Local elections officials warn of time crunch in congressional redistricting process
Florida elections supervisors are warning that the timeline to conduct the state’s primary election in August will be tight once the Legislature and governor agree on a new redistricting congressional map and court challenges are resolved. -
Florida officials plan to appeal federal judge's rejection of state's new election law
Florida officials plan to appeal a federal district court opinion that found Senate Bill 90, an overhaul of voting rules passed last year, was unconstitutional and that most of its provisions cannot be enforced. -
State rep's effort to change 'archaic' maritime law in wake of Pensacola Bay Bridge disaster dies in Senate
A bill driven by Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade's (R-Pensacola) frustration over the Skanska-Pensacola Bay Bridge disaster failed to advance in the state Senate despite its passage with just one "no" vote in the House. -
Taxpayer group urges DeSantis to veto bill changing state tax audit rules
Business and a taxpayer-rights group are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill on his desk that critics say would increase the difficulties small businesses face in defending themselves when they are audited by the Florida Department of Revenue. -
Florida property insurers seeing year-after-year jumps in litigated claims
The number of lawsuits filed against Florida’s state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. rose by a third from 2020 to 2021 as Citizens took on a rising level of claims amid uncertainties in the state’s property insurance market. -
Merging agendas of populist Republicans, trial lawyers worry tort-reform advocates
Tort-reform proponents are warning that increasing support among populist Republicans for legislation that encourages the filing of private lawsuits will create a drag on state economies, including Florida’s. -
Florida's high court OKs state legislative districts, but jury is out on congressional maps
In a show of unity with the legislative branch, the Florida Supreme Court last week declared lawmakers’ redistricting maps for state House and Senate districts valid, signaling likely agreement on the boundaries of those districts for the decade ahead. -
Florida Medical Rights Association chair 'very disappointed' in legislature not hearing bills to repeal 'free kill law'
The Florida Medical Rights Association says it is “very disappointed” that the Florida Senate has not advanced measures to overturn a law preventing families from filing malpractice claims. -
Damages caps on larger Florida cities, counties would rise under amended Florida bill
A compromise plan to increase the amount of money a claimant can recover from a local government agency passed the Senate Rules Committee last month, but it has an uncertain future as the Florida legislative session winds down. -
Florida Senate passes reform plan to curb abusive litigation over property insurance claims
Additional reforms to help Florida’s beleaguered property insurance industry passed the state Senate Thursday as industry officials expressed hope that the reforms would curb questionable roof claims and rein in what they see as abusive litigation. -
DeSantis moves to extend COVID-19 legal liability shield for health care facilities
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an extension of COVID-19 legal liability protections for health care providers such as nursing homes last week, gaining applause from business groups and supporters of tort reform alike. -
Sen. Rick Scott at CPAC: Left wing is enemy within
ORLANDO (Legal Newsline) - The militant left-wing in the United States has become the enemy within, according to Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott. -
Extension of COVID-19 liability protections for health care professionals goes to governor
Florida health care providers would continue to receive legal liability protections against COVID-19-related lawsuits well into 2023 under legislation that just passed the state legislature. -
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. -
In celebration of Black History Month, we are exploring the Civil Rights Trail. This week’s post takes us to Florida
In celebration of Black History Month, we are exploring the Civil Rights Trail. This week’s post takes us to Florida. -
Hopes starting to fade for significant civil justice reforms passing Florida legislature this year
Supporters of civil litigation reform in Florida say they are less bullish that the state legislature will produce substantial reforms during the 2022 legislative session, which will hit its midpoint this week. -
Bill to reduce lawsuits over construction defects advances in Florida Senate
A bill aimed at reducing the number of construction-defect lawsuits filed by homeowners is advancing in the Florida Senate even as critics say the bill goes too far in restricting the limitations period on filing such litigation. -
Environmentalists urge Leon County judge to reconsider ruling on land acquisition funds
Environmental groups petitioned a Leon County circuit judge on Wednesday to reconsider his ruling siding with state lawmakers who say they appropriately allocated billions of dollars for the acquisition and management of parkland or recreational lands. -
Measure Would Create a Statewide Council on Prosecutorial Misconduct
Measure Would Create a Statewide Council on Prosecutorial Misconduct. -
Accreditation panel to conduct on-site review of UF academic freedom policies
An initial review by an accreditation commission may have found evidence supporting allegations that the University of Florida has stifled professors’ academic freedom and free expression.