Brandes bill shielding business from coronavirus suits gets backing in Senate The St. Petersburg senator says employers struggling to remain in operation are at risk of getting sued, but a Senate staff analysis said only six lawsuits have been filed. Many health-related businesses have been removed from protections against coronavirus suits in a bill […]
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Business COVID-19 protections backed in Senate FILE – In this May 1, 2020, file photo, people ride down an escalator at a shopping mall in Oklahoma City as it reopens from its closure since mid-March due to coronavirus concerns. Many businesses are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they […]
COVID-19 protections for businesses backed in Florida Senate January 25, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday approved a proposal that would give Florida businesses that “substantially” comply with public-health guidelines broad protection from coronavirus-related lawsuits filed by customers and employees. The bill (SB 72) would not apply to health-care providers such as […]
Florida lawmakers respond to COVID-19 with … tort reform Even the Republican sponsor of the bill that would limit lawsuits admitted there were “fewer than 10” lawsuits that have been filed in Florida with claims related to COVID-19. The Columbia Restaurant during the pandemic last year. [ BOYZELL HOSEY | Times ] By Mary […]
Legislators fast-track plan to limit business liability in COVID lawsuits BY MARY ELLEN KLAS HERALD/TIMES TALLAHASSEE BUREAU JANUARY 14, 2021 02:57 PM, UPDATED 44 MINUTES AGO The Upscale retail and art district opened for business on Wednesday, COVID-19 precautions in hand. BY COURTSEY: Miami Design District – David Santiago TALLAHASSEE In response to businesses, schools, churches […]
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FL lawmakers push to limit liability for COVID infections traceable to businesses, schools, churches By Michael Moline -January 13, 2021 Drive-through coronavirus screening sites continue to pop up around Florida. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Legislation to protect businesses, schools, government entities and religious institutions from legal liability for exposing people to COVID-19 cleared its […]
COVID-19 civil liability protection bill clears first hurdle House Speaker Chris Sprowls has vowed to fast track the legislation. By Jason Delgado on January 13, 2021 The House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee advanced legislation Wednesday that creates COVID-19 liability protections for select Florida businesses. The bill, HB 7, cleared its first committee stop with an 11-6 […]
Florida Supreme Court revamps key legal standard The issue in the ruling dealt with the standards that judges should use in determining whether to grant summary judgment. By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida Jan 4, 2021, 6:49am EST The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday revamped a key legal standard as its […]
Florida Supreme Court delivers the ‘Holy Grail of lawsuit reform’ in Thursday ruling BY JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA DECEMBER 31, 2020 06:01 PM, UPDATED JANUARY 01, 2021 06:15 AM The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday revamped a key legal standard as its conservative majority continued to show a willingness to undo previous decisions that have […]
Florida no longer a ‘judicial hellhole’ but tort reform still an urgency, group says By John Haughey | The Center Square | December 9, 2020 The Florida Supreme Court building in Tallahassee, Fla. Fotoluminate LLC / Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) – Florida is not among the nation’s top “judicial hellholes” for the second consecutive […]
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Ron DeSantis Leads Florida Off the ‘Judicial Hellholes’ List By KEVIN DERBY -12.08.20 Florida is off the list of “Judicial Hellholes” and a prominent legal reformer is giving Gov. Ron DeSantis the credit. On Tuesday, the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) released its annual look at “Judicial Hellholes” and Florida has made progress, slipping out of the top 10. The […]
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ATRA credits Ron DeSantis for improving Florida’s legal environment in latest report by Jordan Kirkland | Dec 8, 2020 For the second year in a row, Florida avoided the official “Judicial Hellhole” title, according to an annual report conducted by the American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF). The national report is good news for Florida, which continues […]
Cover art for the ATR Foundation’s Judicial Hellholes 2020/2021 report Florida remains on watchdog group’s ‘watch list’ for litigation abuse ATFR says Florida is out of the hellhole, but not out of the heat. By Scott Powers on December 8, 2020 Florida is no “hellhole” for corporations and individuals hoping to avoid being targeted by excessive litigation, […]
Business groups demand that Florida craft virus lawsuit protections John Kennedy – Sarasota Herald-Tribune Published 09:37 pm – Nov. 27, 2020 TALLAHASSEE – Business groups have been clamoring for months for Florida lawmakers to enact measures aimed at protecting stores, cruise ships, health care providers and nursing homes slapped by hundreds of lawsuits stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Florida’s […]
BACKROOM BRIEFING: SETTING THE RULES 11/12/2020 – Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE — Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls this week rolled out rule changes for the 2021 legislative session, including allowing each lawmaker to file one more bill than in the past and attempting to prevent “frivolous” amendments on the House floor. But Sprowls, who will […]
Incoming Florida House speaker rolls out some rule changes for upcoming session Jim Turner – News Service of Florida November 12, 2020 TALLAHASSEE — Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls this week rolled out rule changes for the 2021 legislative session, including allowing each lawmaker to file one more bill than in the past and […]
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Insights from Florida Chamber Insurance Summit: Liability protections needed as Session nears Sen. Jeff Brandes has a bill prepped to protect businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19. By Renzo Downey on November 6, 2020 One legislative priority identified in the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit is coronavirus liability legislation. With Congress slow to act on COVID-19 liability […]
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Brandes bill shielding business from coronavirus suits gets backing in Senate
/in Tampa Bay TimesBrandes bill shielding business from coronavirus suits gets backing in Senate The St. Petersburg senator says employers struggling to remain in operation are at risk of getting sued, but a Senate staff analysis said only six lawsuits have been filed. Many health-related businesses have been removed from protections against coronavirus suits in a bill […]
BUSINESS COVID-19 PROTECTIONS BACKED IN SENATE
/in News Service of FloridaBUSINESS COVID-19 PROTECTIONS BACKED IN SENATE 1/25/2021 – Christine Sexton […]
Business COVID-19 protections backed in Senate
/in MyPanhandle.comBusiness COVID-19 protections backed in Senate FILE – In this May 1, 2020, file photo, people ride down an escalator at a shopping mall in Oklahoma City as it reopens from its closure since mid-March due to coronavirus concerns. Many businesses are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they […]
COVID-19 protections for businesses backed in Florida Senate
/in Fox35 OrlandoCOVID-19 protections for businesses backed in Florida Senate January 25, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday approved a proposal that would give Florida businesses that “substantially” comply with public-health guidelines broad protection from coronavirus-related lawsuits filed by customers and employees. The bill (SB 72) would not apply to health-care providers such as […]
Florida lawmakers respond to COVID-19 with … tort reform
/in Tampa Bay TimesFlorida lawmakers respond to COVID-19 with … tort reform Even the Republican sponsor of the bill that would limit lawsuits admitted there were “fewer than 10” lawsuits that have been filed in Florida with claims related to COVID-19. The Columbia Restaurant during the pandemic last year. [ BOYZELL HOSEY | Times ] By Mary […]
Legislators fast-track plan to limit business liability in COVID lawsuits
/in Miami HeraldLegislators fast-track plan to limit business liability in COVID lawsuits BY MARY ELLEN KLAS HERALD/TIMES TALLAHASSEE BUREAU JANUARY 14, 2021 02:57 PM, UPDATED 44 MINUTES AGO The Upscale retail and art district opened for business on Wednesday, COVID-19 precautions in hand. BY COURTSEY: Miami Design District – David Santiago TALLAHASSEE In response to businesses, schools, churches […]
FL lawmakers push to limit liability for COVID infections traceable to businesses, schools, churches
/in Florida PhoenixFL lawmakers push to limit liability for COVID infections traceable to businesses, schools, churches By Michael Moline -January 13, 2021 Drive-through coronavirus screening sites continue to pop up around Florida. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Legislation to protect businesses, schools, government entities and religious institutions from legal liability for exposing people to COVID-19 cleared its […]
COVID-19 civil liability protection bill clears first hurdle
/in Florida PoliticsCOVID-19 civil liability protection bill clears first hurdle House Speaker Chris Sprowls has vowed to fast track the legislation. By Jason Delgado on January 13, 2021 The House Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee advanced legislation Wednesday that creates COVID-19 liability protections for select Florida businesses. The bill, HB 7, cleared its first committee stop with an 11-6 […]
Florida Supreme Court revamps key legal standard
/in Tampa Bay Business JournalFlorida Supreme Court revamps key legal standard The issue in the ruling dealt with the standards that judges should use in determining whether to grant summary judgment. By Jim Saunders – The News Service of Florida Jan 4, 2021, 6:49am EST The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday revamped a key legal standard as its […]
Supreme Court Revamps Key Legal Standard
/in News Service of FloridaSUPREME COURT REVAMPS KEY LEGAL STANDARD 12/31/2020 […]
Florida Supreme Court delivers the ‘Holy Grail of lawsuit reform’ in Thursday ruling
/in Miami HeraldFlorida Supreme Court delivers the ‘Holy Grail of lawsuit reform’ in Thursday ruling BY JIM SAUNDERS NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA DECEMBER 31, 2020 06:01 PM, UPDATED JANUARY 01, 2021 06:15 AM The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday revamped a key legal standard as its conservative majority continued to show a willingness to undo previous decisions that have […]
Florida no longer a ‘judicial hellhole’ but tort reform still an urgency, group says
/in The Center Square FloridaFlorida no longer a ‘judicial hellhole’ but tort reform still an urgency, group says By John Haughey | The Center Square | December 9, 2020 The Florida Supreme Court building in Tallahassee, Fla. Fotoluminate LLC / Shutterstock.com (The Center Square) – Florida is not among the nation’s top “judicial hellholes” for the second consecutive […]
Ron DeSantis Leads Florida Off the ‘Judicial Hellholes’ List
/in Florida DailyRon DeSantis Leads Florida Off the ‘Judicial Hellholes’ List By KEVIN DERBY -12.08.20 Florida is off the list of “Judicial Hellholes” and a prominent legal reformer is giving Gov. Ron DeSantis the credit. On Tuesday, the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) released its annual look at “Judicial Hellholes” and Florida has made progress, slipping out of the top 10. The […]
ATRA credits Ron DeSantis for improving Florida’s legal environment in latest report
/in The CapitolistATRA credits Ron DeSantis for improving Florida’s legal environment in latest report by Jordan Kirkland | Dec 8, 2020 For the second year in a row, Florida avoided the official “Judicial Hellhole” title, according to an annual report conducted by the American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF). The national report is good news for Florida, which continues […]
Florida remains on watchdog group’s ‘watch list’ for litigation abuse
/in Florida PoliticsCover art for the ATR Foundation’s Judicial Hellholes 2020/2021 report Florida remains on watchdog group’s ‘watch list’ for litigation abuse ATFR says Florida is out of the hellhole, but not out of the heat. By Scott Powers on December 8, 2020 Florida is no “hellhole” for corporations and individuals hoping to avoid being targeted by excessive litigation, […]
Business groups demand that Florida craft virus lawsuit protections
/in Sarasota Herald-TribuneBusiness groups demand that Florida craft virus lawsuit protections John Kennedy – Sarasota Herald-Tribune Published 09:37 pm – Nov. 27, 2020 TALLAHASSEE – Business groups have been clamoring for months for Florida lawmakers to enact measures aimed at protecting stores, cruise ships, health care providers and nursing homes slapped by hundreds of lawsuits stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Florida’s […]
BACKROOM BRIEFING: SETTING THE RULES
/in News Service of FloridaBACKROOM BRIEFING: SETTING THE RULES 11/12/2020 – Jim Turner TALLAHASSEE — Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls this week rolled out rule changes for the 2021 legislative session, including allowing each lawmaker to file one more bill than in the past and attempting to prevent “frivolous” amendments on the House floor. But Sprowls, who will […]
Incoming Florida House speaker rolls out some rule changes for upcoming session
/in Daytona Beach News-JournalIncoming Florida House speaker rolls out some rule changes for upcoming session Jim Turner – News Service of Florida November 12, 2020 TALLAHASSEE — Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls this week rolled out rule changes for the 2021 legislative session, including allowing each lawmaker to file one more bill than in the past and […]
Insights from Florida Chamber Insurance Summit: Liability protections needed as Session nears
/in Florida PoliticsInsights from Florida Chamber Insurance Summit: Liability protections needed as Session nears Sen. Jeff Brandes has a bill prepped to protect businesses from lawsuits related to COVID-19. By Renzo Downey on November 6, 2020 One legislative priority identified in the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Insurance Summit is coronavirus liability legislation. With Congress slow to act on COVID-19 liability […]
New FJRI Report Details Continued Exploitation of Auto Glass Lawsuits
/in Florida Justice Reform Institute NewsNew FJRI Report Details Continued Exploitation of Auto Glass Lawsuits