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Florida 'rights of nature' debate moves to state court
After being rebuffed in federal court, an environmental group has filed a lawsuit in Leon County to overturn a provision of a new state law that bans local governments from recognizing “rights of nature.” -
FSU board backs effort to rename university's law building
Florida State University’s Board of Trustees added its support last week to a years-long effort to remove the name of a segregationist, the late Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice B.K. Roberts, from the main College of Law building. -
Surveys divided on giving coronavirus legal immunity to Florida businesses
Nearly six in 10 Florida voters oppose guaranteed immunity for corporations and businesses from lawsuits involving COVID-19 infections, according to a poll carried out on behalf of the Southern Poverty Law Center. -
DeSantis remains silent on coronavirus legal liability protections
Florida’s Ron DeSantis opted not to sign a letter bearing the signatures of 21 other Republican governors last month that urged congressional leaders to provide legal liability protections to health care workers, enterprises and schools during the coronavirus pandemic. -
11th Circuit judges rebuff moves to disqualify them from felon voting case
Two federal appeals court judges rebuffed calls by 10 Democratic U.S. senators that they recuse themselves from a closely watched case involving felon voting rights in Florida. -
Florida felons' voting status unclear in the wake of federal court actions
The voting status of hundreds of thousands of Floridians who have served sentences for felony convictions remains uncertain as a result of two recent federal court actions. -
Environmental group sues governor over ban on 'rights of nature'
An Orange County environmental group is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over his signing of a bill that bars local governments from conferring “rights of nature” on waterways and other parts of the natural environment. -
Federal judge opens door for thousands of felons to vote in primary, general elections
A federal district judge has cleared the way for potentially hundreds of thousands of Floridians who have served sentences for felony offenses to vote in the swing state’s primary and general elections later this year. -
Advocates oppose Governor’s move to make felons pay to vote
TALLAHASSEE – A Florida state law that dictates released felons have to pay court fines and fees in order to vote in elections is pitting the state’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis against critics who contend the financial obligation amounts to a penalty on the poor and a poll tax. -
Recreational marijuana foes refine arguments as state Supreme Court hearing nears
Some opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida say a new state law will provide additional avenues for the state Supreme Court to reject the measure. -
Judge moves forward with class-action certification in Florida felon voting case
The effects of coronavirus on Florida’s court system don’t appear to be slowing efforts to resolve a dispute over felon voting, with a federal trial set for later this month and the number of potential plaintiffs expanding into the thousands. -
House and Senate unanimously approve earnings hike for worker's comp judges
Worker's comp judges receive pay increase to retain quality public servants -
Plaintiff in felon voting case takes part in Florida primary election
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has lost another round in his legal battle to bar felons from voting who have served their time but are unable to pay all court-mandated fines and fees. -
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. -
Senate advances bill protecting sharks from fin trading
The Florida Senate unanimously voted in favor of a bill that bans the sale and export of shark fins and tails throughout the state. -
Senate passes bill that makes it easier for housing discrimination lawsuits to be filed
The Florida Senate voted unanimously in favor of a bill that permits lawsuits over housing discrimination to be filed more quickly. -
Bill curbing inflated injury damages in wrongful death litigation postponed
Legislation that would end jury awards of alleged inflated damages at civil trials was indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration on March 11 after having passed the health policy committee last month. -
Maligned version of asbestos trust claims bill tabled in Florida House for now
A Senate bill addressing asbestos trust claims litigation passed the Florida Senate last week. while the House version of the bill has been set aside for now. -
Legislation that would preempt local 'rights of nature' awaits DeSantis action, as Orange County voters take it up in November
The Florida legislature and Orange County appear to be on a collision course over the issue of granting legal “rights” to elements of nature such as rivers and trees. -
Vaping bill that raises punitive damages cap sidelined in House
A Florida House panel on Thursday temporarily postponed a regulatory proposal that raises the punitive damages award cap on vaping manufacturers.