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Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
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Florida has second best volunteer rate for answering civil legal questions, ABA report finds
A total of 1,106 Florida attorneys have volunteered to answer the public’s legal questions through the American Bar Association’s virtual clinic, called ABA Free Legal Answers – the second-highest volunteer rate among all 50 states.
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DeSantis touts Florida's 'sanity,' reform record in 2024 State of the State address
Taking a detour from his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted “failed” federal policies on Tuesday while hailing Florida as a “refuge for freedom and sanity” during his State of the State speech to the Legislature.
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Researchers report orchestrated high-tech campaign to assault Florida insurance firms with lawsuits
A tsunami of technology-generated litigation has been pummeling Florida insurance companies in recent years, contributing to the liquidation of six property insurers in the state in 2022, according to insurance researchers.
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Medical marijuana firm seeks to counter cannabis legalization ballot measure
Signs of discord between medical marijuana advocates and recreational cannabis supporters are emerging in a legal battle now before the Florida Supreme Court that will determine whether the Smart & Safe initiative goes before state voters.
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Florida attorney general launches antitrust probe of College Football Playoff panel
Florida’s attorney general has issued a subpoena to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee to find out why undefeated Florida State University (FSU) was left out of the NCAA national championship playoffs.
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Federal lawsuit challenges Florida directive to deactivate Palestinian student groups
A University of Florida Palestinian student group has filed a lawsuit against the State University System’s chancellor seeking to block a directive to shut down UF’s chapter of National Students for Justice in Palestine.
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British judge rules against Florida train company over claims against Virgin brand
A British judge has concluded that a Miami-based train operator should pay Virgin Enterprises Limited $115 million in damages to resolve a dispute over an alleged breach of a licensing agreement.
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Plaintiff's attorney talks adding new defendant to cold medicine lawsuit
Attorney Jason Richards plans to add Kenvue as a defendant to his Northern District of Florida complaint
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Study: Floridians search the internet for motor vehicle, immigration law the most
An average of 1,180 searches per 100,000 Florida resident each month was for car accident lawyer
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Ocala doctor recertified after 3-month lapse due to COVID prescription patterns
Attorney filed appeal so doctor could continue practicing medicine
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Moms for Libros alleges new rule treats parents opposed to book bans differently
The proposed Rule 6A-1.094126 will be voted on in October
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New Disney World board cancels diversity programs
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District overseeing Disney World dissolved DEI committees and DEI-designated jobs
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Visit Lauderdale: 'Meeting planners aren’t even sending RFPs to Florida'
Visit Lauderdale data shows a significant number of cancelled convention center bookings
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Farmers: Only 30% of Florida coverage impacted by halting of new homeowner policies
Insurer says it will continue to write business in the state through their subsidiary companies
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Florida Chamber of Commerce: Florida is a top pick for relocation
Florida experienced $39.2 billion of income inflow but workers are scarce
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Mark Zuckerberg asked to testify at the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking
The Statewide Council on Human Trafficking meets again on Oct. 2
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Brevard, Lee County GOP call on DeSantis to ban COVID vaccine
Lee and other county GOP committees have approved similar resolutions
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Samantha Markle refiled a defamation claim against the Duchess
Markle's third amended complaint alleges Meghan lied about her childhood
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ACLU: ' Florida’s New Alien Land Law is chilling mortgage loans to all Asians'
SB 264 bars Chinese citizens from buying land near military installations, infrastructure facilities