Supreme Court shields top executives from depositions by Jim Saunders – Thursday, August 26th 2021 Empty jury box at the J. Taylor Phillips Courthouse in Bibb County. WGXA/Brittany Miller TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) — Prompted by a case involving the retired chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp., the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday shielded high-ranking business […]
Appellate Ruling Sets New Standard for Summary Judgment
FLORIDA RECORD Property insurance reform backers see new attorney fee rules as far-reaching LEGISLATION By Michael Carroll | Jun 18, 2021 William Large, president of the Florida Justice Reform Institute, says the property insurance reforms will create sensible attorney fee rules. | Florida Justice Reform Institute Florida’s property insurance market should stabilize in the wake of recent […]
Newly-Enacted Florida Property Insurance Reform Bill Said to Be Already Working By Andrew G. Simpson | June 11, 2021 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday officially signed into law reform legislation on property insurance and roofing contractor practices, a measure some say is having a positive impact even before it goes into effect. DeSantis […]
Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In Major Tobacco Case By CBSMiami.com TeamMay 26, 2021 at 10:17 pm ALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Nearly 15 years after a Florida Supreme Court decision unleashed thousands of lawsuits against the tobacco industry, justices next week will consider a case that could make it harder to successfully sue cigarette makers. […]
To Business Groups’ Delight, Bill Granting Consumers More Data Privacy Dies MAY 2, 2021 | FLAGLERLIVE | They only think they have privacy. (Joris Louwes) Business lobbyists claimed victory Friday after the demise of a bill that would have given consumers more control over personal data collected by companies. The bill (HB 969), backed […]
Political Alignment and Philosophical Divide By William Large, President, Florida Justice Reform Institute A funny thing happened on the way to Republican governance in Florida. The trial lawyers came with them. In 1992, Republicans gained a share of control of the Florida Senate, and by 1996, full control of both chambers. Until then, trial […]
Florida Consumer Data Privacy Bill Dies By CBSMiami.com TeamMay 1, 2021 at 10:00 am TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Business lobbyists claimed victory Friday after the demise of a bill that would have given consumers more control over personal data collected by companies. The bill (HB 969), backed by House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, drew […]
May 1, 2021 The bill would have authorized consumers to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Business lobbyists claimed victory Friday after the demise of a bill that would have given consumers more control over personal data collected by companies. The bill (HB 969), backed by House Speaker Chris Sprowls, drew heavy […]
April 20, 2021 The proposals deal with the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association. As the 2021 legislative session nears the end, the Florida House and Senate are tackling medical malpractice, with lawmakers moving forward with bills that would change a longstanding no-fault insurance program for infants with neurological injuries. The proposals deal with […]