News from March 2022
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.
Gainesville college prevails in lawsuit over student fees charged during pandemic
An Alachua County judge has dismissed a Santa Fe College student’s lawsuit alleging that she should be reimbursed for college fees she paid when the college shifted to online instruction during the coronavirus pandemic.
Seyfarth to Sponsor and Annie Malo a Panelist for "Ask the Experts" at Retail Live! SouthEast Conference on March 31, 2022
Seyfarth to Sponsor and Annie Malo a Panelist for "Ask the Experts" at Retail Live! SouthEast Conference on March 31, 2022.
Addiction crisis: Florida AG tries to blame Mexico and China in public but not in court
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody lost her bid to prevent opioid defendants from telling jurors about illegal fentanyl flooding the state from conspirators in Mexico and China - a theory the Republican AG herself has loudly promoted in calls for tighter border security.
Business Breakout: Chapter 11 Workshop and Practice Update on March 30, 2022
Business Breakout: Chapter 11 Workshop and Practice Update on March 30, 2022.
Latest 3M military earplug trials in Florida net plaintiffs $58 million in damages
Two Florida juries on Friday delivered damages awards worth a collective $58 million to military veterans who argued that earplug manufacturer 3M Co. was liable for their hearing loss.
Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Appeals on March 29, 2022
Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Appeals on March 29, 2022.
Governor questions legality of Fair Districts Florida constitutional amendments
Gov. Ron DeSantis has widened his challenge of Florida’s redistricting process this past week by saying the Fair Districts Florida constitutional amendments passed by voters more than a decade ago are inconsistent with the U.S. Constitution.
Lawsuit says disinfectant wipes were contaminated, seriously injured user
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A run-of-the-mill disinfectant wipe sent a Florida man to the hospital, a new lawsuit alleges.
AIJA Americas Meeting on March 28, 2022
AIJA Americas Meeting on March 28, 2022.
Florida's high court raises burden of proof for 'Engle progeny' plaintiffs
The Florida Supreme Court last week ratched up the burden of proof for a category of plaintiffs who are suing tobacco companies over smoking-related health problems.
BG Client Alert - Pandemic-Era Requests for Workplace Accommodations by Caregivers: Navigating Employer Liability Under New EEOC Guidance and Applicable Law
BG Client Alert - Pandemic-Era Requests for Workplace Accommodations by Caregivers: Navigating Employer Liability Under New EEOC Guidance and Applicable Law.
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.
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Ruling dooms Florida tobacco lawsuits, Supreme Court justice says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A decision by the Florida Supreme Court requiring tobacco plaintiffs to identify specific statements that convinced them to smoke will make it “virtually impossible” for such cases to succeed in the future, a dissenting justice said.
Carole Baskin faces defamation lawsuit for claims regarding then-husband's disappearance
TAMPA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - One of the main characters of the one-time Netflix sensation "Tiger King" faces a defamation lawsuit for dragging up the past.
Greenberg Traurig Shareholders to Speak at SIFMA 2022 C&L Seminar
Greenberg Traurig Shareholders to Speak at SIFMA 2022 C&L Seminar.
Settlement talks under way in lawsuit seeking to roll back hunting on Florida refuges
A federal lawsuit that seeks to reduce currently allowed hunting and fishing opportunities at national wildlife refuges, including two in Florida, has been put on hold by a Montana district court.
Crypto, Cannabis, NFTs & Metaverses: What We Need to Know on March 23, 2022
Crypto, Cannabis, NFTs & Metaverses: What We Need to Know on March 23, 2022.
Attorney General Moody Warns of Charity Scams Exploiting Heroics of Injured FHP Trooper
Attorney General Moody Warns of Charity Scams Exploiting Heroics of Injured FHP Trooper.
Carlos Muniz elected chief justice of state Supreme Court, replacing Canady
Florida Supreme Court justice Carlos Muñiz will take over as chief justice from Charles Canady after his colleagues unanimously elected him to a two-year term beginning July 1.