Fla. High Court Passes On Discovery Disparity Question By Nathan Hale Law360 (October 14, 2021, 5:12 PM EDT) — The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed denials of two personal injury defendants’ bids to block disclosure about their attorneys’ or insurers’ financial relationships with medical expert witnesses, but the justices declined to address the lower […]
Stop bad doctors from serving as “experts” William Large Contributed Published 7 am ET Oct. 11, 2021 William Large, President, Florida Justice Reform Institute. Contributed The Post’s recent editorial “Before more children are maimed, Florida needs to weed out bad doctors” makes some important points, but leaves out a few others. A lawsuit and […]
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Christine Jordan Sexton – September 17, 2021 Current protections are set to expire in March. As the delta variant continues to spread across the state, increasing COVID-19 infections, Florida lawmakers may once again be asked to provide legal protections for health care providers. Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large told Florida Politics Tuesday, “there is a need” […]
Christine Jordan Sexton – September 16, 2021 Sprowls already tackled DNA privacy, but he’s not done. Florida lawmakers appear poised to wage another bruising battle over data privacy in 2022, as House Speaker Chris Sprowls vows to push through a measure that would put pressure on tech companies when it comes to sharing valuable information they […]
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Christine Jordan Sexton – September 10, 2021 Current protections are set to expire in March. As the delta variant continues to spread across the state, increasing COVID-19 infections, Florida lawmakers may once again be asked to provide legal protections for health care providers. Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large told Florida Politics Tuesday, “there is a need” […]
Florida Supreme Court shields top corporate executives from depositions By JIM SAUNDERS AUG 30, 2021 AT 10:35 AM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA | TALLAHASSEE — Prompted by a case involving the retired chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp., the Florida Supreme Court has shielded high-ranking business executives from having to give depositions in lawsuits. Justices, in a 6-1 decision […]
Florida Supreme Court shields top corporate executives from depositions By JIM SAUNDERS AUG 30, 2021 AT 10:35 AM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA | TALLAHASSEE — Prompted by a case involving the retired chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp., the Florida Supreme Court has shielded high-ranking business executives from having to give depositions in lawsuits. Justices, in a 6-1 decision […]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.27.21 Peter Schorsch – August 27, 2021 The Florida Supreme Court adopts new civil procedure rule — The Supreme Court on Thursday adopted an amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure, effective immediately, expressly adopting the “apex doctrine” in both the government and […]
Supreme Court Shields Top Executives from Depositions By Jim Saunders – Aug 26, 2021 TALLAHASSEE — Prompted by a case involving the retired chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp., the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday shielded high-ranking business executives from having to give depositions in lawsuits. Justices, in a 6-1 decision, extended to corporate executives a […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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April 15, 2021 Have Privacy Advocates Found A New Path Forward in Red States? WRITTEN BY: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Alfred Saikali Today, the Florida House of Representatives Commerce Committee voted unanimously to allow HB 969, which would be the most aggressive privacy law in the country, to move forward for a full House […]
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Fla. High Court Passes On Discovery Disparity Question
/in Law360Fla. High Court Passes On Discovery Disparity Question By Nathan Hale Law360 (October 14, 2021, 5:12 PM EDT) — The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed denials of two personal injury defendants’ bids to block disclosure about their attorneys’ or insurers’ financial relationships with medical expert witnesses, but the justices declined to address the lower […]
Stop bad doctors from serving as “experts”
/in The Palm Beach PostStop bad doctors from serving as “experts” William Large Contributed Published 7 am ET Oct. 11, 2021 William Large, President, Florida Justice Reform Institute. Contributed The Post’s recent editorial “Before more children are maimed, Florida needs to weed out bad doctors” makes some important points, but leaves out a few others. A lawsuit and […]
Health care providers eye extended COVID-19 liability protections
/in Florida PoliticsChristine Jordan Sexton – September 17, 2021 Current protections are set to expire in March. As the delta variant continues to spread across the state, increasing COVID-19 infections, Florida lawmakers may once again be asked to provide legal protections for health care providers. Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large told Florida Politics Tuesday, “there is a need” […]
Chris Sprowls renews push for data privacy as opposition mounts from insurers, business groups
/in Florida PoliticsChristine Jordan Sexton – September 16, 2021 Sprowls already tackled DNA privacy, but he’s not done. Florida lawmakers appear poised to wage another bruising battle over data privacy in 2022, as House Speaker Chris Sprowls vows to push through a measure that would put pressure on tech companies when it comes to sharing valuable information they […]
Health care providers eye extended COVID-19 liability protections
/in Florida PoliticsChristine Jordan Sexton – September 10, 2021 Current protections are set to expire in March. As the delta variant continues to spread across the state, increasing COVID-19 infections, Florida lawmakers may once again be asked to provide legal protections for health care providers. Florida Justice Reform Institute President William Large told Florida Politics Tuesday, “there is a need” […]
Florida Supreme Court shields top corporate executives from depositions
/in Orlando SentinelFlorida Supreme Court shields top corporate executives from depositions By JIM SAUNDERS AUG 30, 2021 AT 10:35 AM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA | TALLAHASSEE — Prompted by a case involving the retired chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp., the Florida Supreme Court has shielded high-ranking business executives from having to give depositions in lawsuits. Justices, in a 6-1 decision […]
Florida Supreme Court shields top corporate executives from depositions
/in Orlando SentinelFlorida Supreme Court shields top corporate executives from depositions By JIM SAUNDERS AUG 30, 2021 AT 10:35 AM NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA | TALLAHASSEE — Prompted by a case involving the retired chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp., the Florida Supreme Court has shielded high-ranking business executives from having to give depositions in lawsuits. Justices, in a 6-1 decision […]
The Florida Supreme Court adopts new civil procedure rule
/in Florida PoliticsSunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.27.21 Peter Schorsch – August 27, 2021 The Florida Supreme Court adopts new civil procedure rule — The Supreme Court on Thursday adopted an amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure, effective immediately, expressly adopting the “apex doctrine” in both the government and […]
Supreme Court Shields Top Executives from Depositions
/in News Service of FloridaSupreme Court Shields Top Executives from Depositions By Jim Saunders – Aug 26, 2021 TALLAHASSEE — Prompted by a case involving the retired chairman of Suzuki Motor Corp., the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday shielded high-ranking business executives from having to give depositions in lawsuits. Justices, in a 6-1 decision, extended to corporate executives a […]
Supreme Court shields top executives from depositions
/in CBS 12 NewsSupreme 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
/in Florida Transportation BuilderAppellate Ruling Sets New Standard for Summary Judgment
Property insurance reform backers see new attorney fee rules as far-reaching
/in Florida RecordFLORIDA 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
/in The Insurance JournalNewly-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
/in 4CBS MiamiSupreme 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
/in Flagler LiveTo 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
/in Texans for Lawsuit Reform AdvocatePolitical 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
/in 4CBS MiamiFlorida 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 […]
Consumer data privacy bill dies, business lobbyists rejoice
/in Florida PoliticsMay 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 […]
Lawmakers weigh changes in program for injured infants
/in Florida PoliticsApril 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 […]
Have Privacy Advocates Found A New Path Forward in Red States?
/in JD SupraApril 15, 2021 Have Privacy Advocates Found A New Path Forward in Red States? WRITTEN BY: Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. Alfred Saikali Today, the Florida House of Representatives Commerce Committee voted unanimously to allow HB 969, which would be the most aggressive privacy law in the country, to move forward for a full House […]