Legal Reformers Praise Ron DeSantis, Florida Supreme Court By Florida Daily -12.08.21 On Tuesday, the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) released its annual “Judicial Hellholes” report and for the third year in a row Florida made progress. Legal reform advocates praised Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to improve the legal climate in the Sunshine State. “From ensuring businesses could reopen […]
Renzo Downey – December 7, 2021 The Legislature, not so much. Despite the Legislature landing on a watch list of “Judicial Hellholes,” the Florida Justice Reform Institute says Florida has improved its standing for the third year in a row. No Florida jurisdictions appeared on the American Tort Reform Association’s ranking of eight “Judicial Hellholes” […]
Christine Jordan Sexton – November 18, 2021 Why would we artificially limit protection that is designed to help us?’ A top executive at one of the state’s largest hospitals says extending COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers should be a top priority for the 2022 Legislative Session that begins in January. “We need to […]
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DeSantis’ bid in special session for OSHA alternative might not work in practice But Biden’s vaccine mandates for employers faces political, legal tests BY: MICHAEL MOLINE – NOVEMBER 2, 2021 7:00 AM Florida’s Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021. Credit: Michael Moline/Florida Phoenix Gov. Ron DeSantis’ record in office indicates he will pretty much get anything […]
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Christine Jordan Sexton – October 25, 2021 Vaccine mandates wouldn’t exclude health care providers from extended COVID-19 liability protections. Health care providers could get COVID-19 liability protections extended through December 2023 under a bill Sen. Jeff Brandes filed Monday. Immediate attempts to contact Brandes Monday were unsuccessful. Brandes’s bill does not change the underlying law — or exclude businesses with […]
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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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Legal Reformers Praise Ron DeSantis, Florida Supreme Court
/in Florida DailyLegal Reformers Praise Ron DeSantis, Florida Supreme Court By Florida Daily -12.08.21 On Tuesday, the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) released its annual “Judicial Hellholes” report and for the third year in a row Florida made progress. Legal reform advocates praised Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to improve the legal climate in the Sunshine State. “From ensuring businesses could reopen […]
Ron DeSantis, Florida Supreme Court earn praise in ‘Judicial Hellholes’ report
/in Florida PoliticsRenzo Downey – December 7, 2021 The Legislature, not so much. Despite the Legislature landing on a watch list of “Judicial Hellholes,” the Florida Justice Reform Institute says Florida has improved its standing for the third year in a row. No Florida jurisdictions appeared on the American Tort Reform Association’s ranking of eight “Judicial Hellholes” […]
Tampa General CEO says COVID-19 liability protections need to be extended
/in Florida PoliticsChristine Jordan Sexton – November 18, 2021 Why would we artificially limit protection that is designed to help us?’ A top executive at one of the state’s largest hospitals says extending COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers should be a top priority for the 2022 Legislative Session that begins in January. “We need to […]
DeSantis’ bid in special session for OSHA alternative might not work in practice
/in Florida PhoenixDeSantis’ bid in special session for OSHA alternative might not work in practice But Biden’s vaccine mandates for employers faces political, legal tests BY: MICHAEL MOLINE – NOVEMBER 2, 2021 7:00 AM Florida’s Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021. Credit: Michael Moline/Florida Phoenix Gov. Ron DeSantis’ record in office indicates he will pretty much get anything […]
Jeff Brandes bill would extend COVID-19 liability protections for health care providers
/in Florida PoliticsChristine Jordan Sexton – October 25, 2021 Vaccine mandates wouldn’t exclude health care providers from extended COVID-19 liability protections. Health care providers could get COVID-19 liability protections extended through December 2023 under a bill Sen. Jeff Brandes filed Monday. Immediate attempts to contact Brandes Monday were unsuccessful. Brandes’s bill does not change the underlying law — or exclude businesses with […]
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 […]