SENATE COVID-19 LIABILITY SHIELD BILL MOVES AGAIN Mar 05, 2021 By Jim Ash Senior Editor A COVID-19 liability shield for medical providers is continuing to advance in the Senate, despite warnings by critics that it would put some of Florida’s most vulnerable residents at risk. The Health Policy Committee voted 5-4 on March 3 […]
FJRI President, William Large, presenting to Enterprise Florida, Inc., during their Board of Directors meeting this week. He testified to the EFI board that a critical part of attracting and expanding businesses is a legal system that promotes the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of cases, treats plaintiffs and defendants equally, and faithfully interprets laws […]
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The case for — and against — making it harder to sue health care facilities over COVID-19 We take a look at the top arguments for and against some of the most controversial legislation making its way through the Legislature this session. Resident physician Mikaela Aradi, Tampa, left, joined nurses and health care workers […]
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The case for — and against — making it harder to sue health care facilities over COVID-19 Kirby Wilson, Tampa Bay Times Thu, March 4, 2021, 2:53 PM· TALLAHASSEE — One of the top Republican priorities during the legislative session would make it harder for patients and their families to sue health care providers […]
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House, Senate show differences on COVID-19 liability bills by News Service of Florida | Mar 4, 2021 TALLAHASSEE — The push to fast-track legislation to protect Florida businesses from COVID-19 litigation continues to be bumpy. While Tuesday was just the first day of the 2021 legislative session, Republicans in the House and Senate showed […]
House, Senate Show Differences On COVID-19 Liability Bills Health News Florida | By Christine Sexton – News Service of Florida Published March 3, 2021 at 7:50 AM EST The Florida Channel Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeff Brandes says he plans to expand the Senate’sversion of the business liability bill to include protections for health care […]
Florida Legislature: House, Senate differ on bills to protect businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits Christine Sexton News Service of Florida Published 11:17 am ET Mar. 3, 2021 TALLAHASSEE — The push to fast-track legislation to protect Florida businesses from COVID-19 litigation continues to be bumpy. While Tuesday was just the first day of the 2021 legislative […]
Path to Covid-liability protection in Florida has gotten bumpy Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee ANEESE By Christine Sexton – News Service of Florida March 3, 2021 The push to fast-track legislation to protect Florida businesses from COVID-19 litigation continues to be bumpy. While Tuesday was just the first day of the 2021 legislative session, Republicans […]
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Florida’s Rush To Pass COVID-19 Liability Shield May Backfire By Nathan Hale Law360 (March 2, 2021, 5:57 PM EST) — Florida seems poised to quickly pass a COVID-19 liability shield as its legislative session starts this week, despite critics’ concerns the current proposals go too far or might even produce unintended consequences that could end […]
House, Senate Show Differences On COVID-19 Liability Bills By CBSMiami.com Team March 2, 2021 at 10:00 pm TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – The push to fast-track legislation to protect Florida businesses from COVID-19 litigation continues to be bumpy. While Tuesday was just the first day of the 2021 legislative session, Republicans in the House and Senate […]
Florida lawmakers pacing other states in COVID-19 liability bills – and their session hasn’t even started yet By John Haughey | The Center Square contributor – February 18, 2021 lorida Rep. Colleen Burton, R-Lakeland. – Steve Cannon / AP (The Center Square) – At least 27 states have enhanced liability protections for healthcare providers and […]
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House panel gives health care liability protections its first OK After nearly two hours of discussion, four Democrats voted with Republicans. By Renzo Downey on February 18, 2021 A bill to grant liability protections to health care providers is on its way through the committee process after nearly two hours of discussion during its first hearing. The […]
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Republican lawmaker’s bill would protect Florida abortion clinics from COVID liability BY KIRBY WILSON FEBRUARY 16, 2021 06:00 AM, UPDATED FEBRUARY 16, 2021 03:26 PM Republican Florida Sen. Jeff Brandes FILE PHOTO Republican lawmakers don’t typically like to say abortion services are health care. In fact, in 2020, Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick […]
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Abortion clinics are health care providers, Florida liability bill says The bill’s author notes that abortion clinics are regulated as health providers by the state. But some abortion rights advocates are noting the irony of the Republican-backed legislation. Joey Cousin, a transgender student from Broward county and an opponent of the SB 404, known […]
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Fast tracking to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits? FL Legislature hasn’t convened yet and vote in full House is near By Michael Moline -February 16, 2021 The Historic Capitol, foreground, and Florida Capitol buildings. Photo Colin Hackley The House version of legislation to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits is preparing for its final committee […]
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FL Legislature 2021: FL’s business lobby and state’s trial lawyers clash: GOP wants to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits and possibly more By Michael Moline – February 15, 2021 Florida’s Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021. Credit: Michael Moline/Florida Phoenix Barbara DeVane, lobbyist since 1972 for progressive causes in Tallahassee, offered some historical perspective last week […]
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House, Senate Diverge on COVID-19 Lawsuit Protection Bills Among the differences between House and Senate lawmakers are how long legal protections should be in effect, the types of COVID-19-related lawsuits that would be limited and whether to require physician affidavits when lawsuits are filed. By Christine Sexton | February 09, 2021 at 12:33 PM […]
House, Senate Diverge On Bills For Health Care Provider COVID Lawsuits Health News Florida | By Christine Sexton – News Service of Florida Published February 9, 2021 at 8:30 AM EST Chief among the differences are how long legal protections should be in effect, types of COVID-related lawsuits that would be limited and whether […]
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SENATE COVID-19 LIABILITY SHIELD BILL MOVES AGAIN
/in Florida Bar NewsSENATE COVID-19 LIABILITY SHIELD BILL MOVES AGAIN Mar 05, 2021 By Jim Ash Senior Editor A COVID-19 liability shield for medical providers is continuing to advance in the Senate, despite warnings by critics that it would put some of Florida’s most vulnerable residents at risk. The Health Policy Committee voted 5-4 on March 3 […]
FJRI President, William Large Presents to the Enterprise Florida Board of Directors Meeting
/in Florida Justice Reform Institute NewsFJRI President, William Large, presenting to Enterprise Florida, Inc., during their Board of Directors meeting this week. He testified to the EFI board that a critical part of attracting and expanding businesses is a legal system that promotes the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of cases, treats plaintiffs and defendants equally, and faithfully interprets laws […]
The case for — and against — making it harder to sue health care facilities over COVID-19
/in Tampa Bay TimesThe case for — and against — making it harder to sue health care facilities over COVID-19 We take a look at the top arguments for and against some of the most controversial legislation making its way through the Legislature this session. Resident physician Mikaela Aradi, Tampa, left, joined nurses and health care workers […]
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/in The CapitolistHouse, Senate show differences on COVID-19 liability bills by News Service of Florida | Mar 4, 2021 TALLAHASSEE — The push to fast-track legislation to protect Florida businesses from COVID-19 litigation continues to be bumpy. While Tuesday was just the first day of the 2021 legislative session, Republicans in the House and Senate showed […]
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/in Jacksonville News-JournalPath to Covid-liability protection in Florida has gotten bumpy Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee ANEESE By Christine Sexton – News Service of Florida March 3, 2021 The push to fast-track legislation to protect Florida businesses from COVID-19 litigation continues to be bumpy. While Tuesday was just the first day of the 2021 legislative session, Republicans […]
Florida’s Rush To Pass COVID-19 Liability Shield May Backfire
/in Law360Florida’s Rush To Pass COVID-19 Liability Shield May Backfire By Nathan Hale Law360 (March 2, 2021, 5:57 PM EST) — Florida seems poised to quickly pass a COVID-19 liability shield as its legislative session starts this week, despite critics’ concerns the current proposals go too far or might even produce unintended consequences that could end […]
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/in The Center Square FloridaFlorida lawmakers pacing other states in COVID-19 liability bills – and their session hasn’t even started yet By John Haughey | The Center Square contributor – February 18, 2021 lorida Rep. Colleen Burton, R-Lakeland. – Steve Cannon / AP (The Center Square) – At least 27 states have enhanced liability protections for healthcare providers and […]
House panel gives health care liability protections its first OK
/in Florida PoliticsHouse panel gives health care liability protections its first OK After nearly two hours of discussion, four Democrats voted with Republicans. By Renzo Downey on February 18, 2021 A bill to grant liability protections to health care providers is on its way through the committee process after nearly two hours of discussion during its first hearing. The […]
Trucking Takes On Lawsuit Abuse in Florida
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Republican lawmaker’s bill would protect Florida abortion clinics from COVID liability
/in Miami HeraldRepublican lawmaker’s bill would protect Florida abortion clinics from COVID liability BY KIRBY WILSON FEBRUARY 16, 2021 06:00 AM, UPDATED FEBRUARY 16, 2021 03:26 PM Republican Florida Sen. Jeff Brandes FILE PHOTO Republican lawmakers don’t typically like to say abortion services are health care. In fact, in 2020, Republican U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Rick […]
Abortion clinics are health care providers, Florida liability bill says
/in Tampa Bay TimesAbortion clinics are health care providers, Florida liability bill says The bill’s author notes that abortion clinics are regulated as health providers by the state. But some abortion rights advocates are noting the irony of the Republican-backed legislation. Joey Cousin, a transgender student from Broward county and an opponent of the SB 404, known […]
Fast tracking to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits? FL Legislature hasn’t convened yet and vote in full House is near
/in Florida PhoenixFast tracking to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits? FL Legislature hasn’t convened yet and vote in full House is near By Michael Moline -February 16, 2021 The Historic Capitol, foreground, and Florida Capitol buildings. Photo Colin Hackley The House version of legislation to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits is preparing for its final committee […]
FL Legislature 2021: FL’s business lobby and state’s trial lawyers clash: GOP wants to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits and possibly more
/in Florida PhoenixFL Legislature 2021: FL’s business lobby and state’s trial lawyers clash: GOP wants to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits and possibly more By Michael Moline – February 15, 2021 Florida’s Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021. Credit: Michael Moline/Florida Phoenix Barbara DeVane, lobbyist since 1972 for progressive causes in Tallahassee, offered some historical perspective last week […]
Consumer Protection Coalition, National Insurance Crime Bureau Take on AOB Auto Glass Abuse
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House, Senate Diverge on COVID-19 Lawsuit Protection Bills
/in Law.comHouse, Senate Diverge on COVID-19 Lawsuit Protection Bills Among the differences between House and Senate lawmakers are how long legal protections should be in effect, the types of COVID-19-related lawsuits that would be limited and whether to require physician affidavits when lawsuits are filed. By Christine Sexton | February 09, 2021 at 12:33 PM […]
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/in Florida Health NewsHouse, Senate Diverge On Bills For Health Care Provider COVID Lawsuits Health News Florida | By Christine Sexton – News Service of Florida Published February 9, 2021 at 8:30 AM EST Chief among the differences are how long legal protections should be in effect, types of COVID-related lawsuits that would be limited and whether […]