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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Scott Powers – April 14, 2021 ‘We need to set some basic levels of expectations of privacy.’ Businesses feel the financial burden for protecting consumers’ data. Meanwhile consumer advocates argue customers would be shocked to know what information businesses have on them. That was the crux Wednesday of public discussion and debate over Republican Rep. Fiona […]
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CY PRES BILL ADVANCES IN HOUSE; ITS FATE IS UNCERTAIN IN THE UPPER CHAMBER Apr 13, 2021 By Gary Blankenship Senior Editor Rep. Anna Eskamani A bill to adopt a civil cy pres doctrine in Florida statutes has passed its second House committee after a spirited debate over its necessity. The House Public Integrity […]
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Renzo Downey – April 6, 2021 Changes made Tuesday lost the bill support from Democrats. A less onerous version of legislation protecting internet users’ data privacy is on its way to the Senate floor. The measure (SB 1734), carried by Fleming Island Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, would give consumers the right to control how their personal […]
The Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., is pictured. | Phil Sears/AP Photo Who is lobbying to change Florida’s privacy laws? That’s private By MATT DIXON – 04/01/2021 06:46 PM EDT TALLAHASSEE — A mysterious group is the driving lobbying force behind sweeping legislation that would beef up Florida’s data privacy laws. It has hired a Tallahassee-based […]
Fla. Gov. Signs Sweeping COVID-19 Liability Protection Law By Nathan Hale Law360 (March 29, 2021, 10:15 PM EDT) — Florida on Monday became the most populous state to date to enact legislation shielding businesses and health care providers from COVID-19 injury and death lawsuits, with the law drawing mostly praise from the state’s legal community […]
Kelly Hayes – March 23, 2021 The proposal would give consumers the right to control how their personal data is shared and sold. A bill to enhance protection for internet users’ data cleared its second House panel Tuesday morning, accompanied by a bevy of amendments. The legislation (HB 969), filed by Sarasota Republican Rep. Fiona McFarland, […]
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House Panel Approves ‘PIP’ Repeal, But Differences Remain Rep. Erin Grall, who has sponsored the repeal effort for five years, said drivers with just PIP policies aren’t adequately covered under the system’s $10,000 coverage, which was set in 1979. By Jim Turner | March 11, 2021 at 02:08 PM Rep. Erin Grall. Courtesy of […]
March 11, 2021 Florida Privacy Legislation Moves Forward HB 969, a comprehensive privacy law that would immediately become the most onerous in the United States, sailed through the Florida House of Representatives’ Regulatory Reform Subcommittee yesterday. Before diving deeper into the House subcommittee hearing, it should be noted that the Florida Senate is now […]
Renzo Downey – March 10, 2021 Gov. Ron DeSantis is backing the Big Tech accountability bill that is drawing comparisons to California. Over opposition from business and legal groups, a House panel gave its unanimous approval to a bill to protect internet users’ data privacy. That measure (HB 969), filed by Sarasota Republican Rep. Fiona […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Despite business pushback, House data privacy bill gets panel approval
/in Florida PoliticsScott Powers – April 14, 2021 ‘We need to set some basic levels of expectations of privacy.’ Businesses feel the financial burden for protecting consumers’ data. Meanwhile consumer advocates argue customers would be shocked to know what information businesses have on them. That was the crux Wednesday of public discussion and debate over Republican Rep. Fiona […]
Cy Pres Bill Advances in House; Its Fate is Uncertain in the Upper Chamber
/in Florida Bar NewsCY PRES BILL ADVANCES IN HOUSE; ITS FATE IS UNCERTAIN IN THE UPPER CHAMBER Apr 13, 2021 By Gary Blankenship Senior Editor Rep. Anna Eskamani A bill to adopt a civil cy pres doctrine in Florida statutes has passed its second House committee after a spirited debate over its necessity. The House Public Integrity […]
Dialed-back Internet Privacy Protection Act heads to Senate floor
/in Florida PoliticsRenzo Downey – April 6, 2021 Changes made Tuesday lost the bill support from Democrats. A less onerous version of legislation protecting internet users’ data privacy is on its way to the Senate floor. The measure (SB 1734), carried by Fleming Island Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, would give consumers the right to control how their personal […]
Who is lobbying to change Florida’s privacy laws? That’s private
/in PoliticoThe Florida Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla., is pictured. | Phil Sears/AP Photo Who is lobbying to change Florida’s privacy laws? That’s private By MATT DIXON – 04/01/2021 06:46 PM EDT TALLAHASSEE — A mysterious group is the driving lobbying force behind sweeping legislation that would beef up Florida’s data privacy laws. It has hired a Tallahassee-based […]
Fla. Gov. Signs Sweeping COVID-19 Liability Protection Law
/in Law360Fla. Gov. Signs Sweeping COVID-19 Liability Protection Law By Nathan Hale Law360 (March 29, 2021, 10:15 PM EDT) — Florida on Monday became the most populous state to date to enact legislation shielding businesses and health care providers from COVID-19 injury and death lawsuits, with the law drawing mostly praise from the state’s legal community […]
Data privacy bill clears House committee with a slew of amendments
/in Florida PoliticsKelly Hayes – March 23, 2021 The proposal would give consumers the right to control how their personal data is shared and sold. A bill to enhance protection for internet users’ data cleared its second House panel Tuesday morning, accompanied by a bevy of amendments. The legislation (HB 969), filed by Sarasota Republican Rep. Fiona McFarland, […]
House Panel Approves ‘PIP’ Repeal, But Differences Remain
/in Law.comHouse Panel Approves ‘PIP’ Repeal, But Differences Remain Rep. Erin Grall, who has sponsored the repeal effort for five years, said drivers with just PIP policies aren’t adequately covered under the system’s $10,000 coverage, which was set in 1979. By Jim Turner | March 11, 2021 at 02:08 PM Rep. Erin Grall. Courtesy of […]
Florida Privacy Legislation Moves Forward
/in JD SupraMarch 11, 2021 Florida Privacy Legislation Moves Forward HB 969, a comprehensive privacy law that would immediately become the most onerous in the United States, sailed through the Florida House of Representatives’ Regulatory Reform Subcommittee yesterday. Before diving deeper into the House subcommittee hearing, it should be noted that the Florida Senate is now […]
Data privacy bill gets unanimous approval in first hearing
/in Florida PoliticsRenzo Downey – March 10, 2021 Gov. Ron DeSantis is backing the Big Tech accountability bill that is drawing comparisons to California. Over opposition from business and legal groups, a House panel gave its unanimous approval to a bill to protect internet users’ data privacy. That measure (HB 969), filed by Sarasota Republican Rep. Fiona […]
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 […]
The case for — and against — making it harder to sue health care facilities over COVID-19
/in Yahoo NewsThe 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 […]
House, Senate show differences on COVID-19 liability bills
/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 […]
House, Senate Show Differences On COVID-19 Liability Bills
/in Florida Health NewsHouse, 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 […]