Four things that could affect Florida business this summer. One involves flood insurance. The state has already had a pile of big business stories this year. Blue-green algae enveloping an area along the St. Lucie River in Stuart, on the east coast of Florida. Associated Press By Graham Brink Published May 30 Updated May 31 It’s already […]
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What’s up with Florida’s new Supreme Court? This case helps explain. The Court just made class action lawsuits a lot harder to win. The Florida Supreme Court. [News Service of Florida] May 24, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — In a move that left little doubt about the new direction of the Florida Supreme Court, justices on Thursday […]
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(May 24, 2019) – Florida enacted changes to attorney fee awards that some say will solve problems related to assignment of benefits lawsuits within the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the changes (HB 7065) into law on May 23, after the legislature had passed them in April. The new legislation sets rules for awarding attorneys’ […]
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Jim Saunders – May 23, 2019 2019 The News Service of Florida. All rights reserved; see terms. TALLAHASSEE — In a move that left little doubt about the new direction of the Florida Supreme Court, justices on Thursday reversed a controversial 2017 decision about the testimony of expert witnesses in lawsuits. While drawing relatively little […]
By Jim Saunders, The News Service Florida Posted: 4:10 PM, May 23, 2019 Updated: 4:10 PM, May 23, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a move that left little doubt about the new direction of the Florida Supreme Court, justices on Thursday reversed a controversial 2017 decision about the testimony of expert witnesses in lawsuits. While drawing […]
By Karen Kidd | May 23, 2019 Florida Supreme Court. Front row, from left, Justice Ricky Polston, Chief Justice Charles T. Canady and Justice Jorge Labarga. Back row, from left, Justice Robert J. Luck, Justice Alan Lawson, Justice Barbara Lagoa and Justice Carlos G. Muñiz. TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court’s amendments to state evidence […]
By Amy O’Connor | May 13, 2019 A Florida bill that the insurance industry says will help modernize the state’s surplus lines system, as well as impact property insurer contracts under the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund and reduce “bad faith” lawsuits, is now awaiting the governor’s signature after being passed by state lawmakers. House Bill […]
By John Breslin | May 6, 2019 Fort Lauderdale officials say their 165 miles of canals, which serve as a drainage system, are no longer effective against rising seas and heavier rainfalls. City of Fort Lauderdale FORT LAUDERDALE – Efforts by environmental groups to encourage Florida cities and counties to sue fossil fuel companies appear […]
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Legislature approves upping county lawsuit threshold The bill would raise the maximum damages handled in county court cases to $30,000 on Jan. 1 By Drew Wilson on May 3, 2019 The House and Senate voted unanimously Friday to for a bill that could see more lawsuits handled in county courts. Since 1992 there has been a $15,000 […]
BY ALEXANDRA GLORIOSO |05/03/2019 04:20 PM EDT Gov. Ron DeSantis has already said he intends to sign the bill, which Walgreens and others in the drug industry have quietly lobbied against.AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli TALLAHASSEE —In the final weeks of session, Rep. Chris Sprowls rescued a floundering measure that could bring in roughly a billion dollars […]
‘Privacy’ fears? Florida lawmakers use old argument against attorney general’s opioid bill Privacy was used as an excuse by lawmakers in the 2000s in establishing a database that could be used to alleviate a burgeoning opioid crisis. Now, lawmakers are using the same excuse to prevent Florida from using the data to help its case […]
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Conservative hopes for new Florida Supreme Court fading in Senate Members of the Florida Supreme Court listen to a speech by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in the Florida House during a joint session of the Florida Legislature.From left, Chief Justice Charles T. Canady, Ricky Polston, Jorge Labarga, Alan Lawson, Barbara Lagoa, […]
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Florida assignment of benefits changes pass legislature, await governor (April 24, 2019) – Changes in attorney fee awards in assignment of benefits lawsuits passed Florida’s legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature. The proposal (HB 7065) passed the state Senate by a 25-14 vote Wednesday after passing the state House by a 96-20 vote on […]
2019 shaping up to be difficult year for Florida workers’ comp reform; ‘Real opposition comes from trial lawyers’ By Glenn Minnis | Apr 23, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — The state of Florida faces a number of challenges in reforming its workers’ compensation system. But right now, one of the biggest hurdles is simply the stark […]
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Moody’s opioid lawsuit imperiled as bill stalls in Senate BY ALEXANDRA GLORIOSO |04/21/2019 12:29 PM EDT Moody is seeking access to patient data from Walgreens and CVS to show that they filled prescriptions at above-normal volumes in regions of the state. TALLAHASSEE — A business lobbyist has moved to block a bill that would help […]
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Florida Senate committee approves changes for assignment of benefits suits (April 18, 2019) – Changes to attorney fee awards from assignment of benefit lawsuits are one step closer to passing the Florida state Senate after the Rules Committee approved the proposal (SB 122) by an 11-16 vote on Wednesday. Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier praised the […]
More civil lawsuits could be headed to county courts This bill moves to the full Appropriations Committee Thursday. By A.G. Gancarski on April 16, 2019 On Tuesday, the Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Subcommittee moved a bill that would shunt more civil lawsuits to county courts. The bill (SB 328) will move to the full Appropriations Committee on Thursday. […]
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FLORIDA LEGISLATURE County courts could see changes By The News Service of Florida Posted: 12:49 PM, April 16, 2019 Updated: 12:49 PM, April 16, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Senate panel Tuesday approved a bill that would lead to higher-dollar cases being heard in county courts instead of circuit courts. The bill (SB 328), filed by […]
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Apr 16, 2019 A Senate panel Tuesday approved a bill that would lead to higher-dollar cases being heard in county courts instead of circuit courts. The bill (SB 328), filed by Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Chairman Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, would change a limit that took effect in 1992. Under that limit, county […]
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Florida House passes assignment of benefits bill limiting fee awards (April 11, 2019) – The Florida House passed its bill setting requirements and limitations for assignment of benefit agreements and changing rules for attorney fee payments in AOB lawsuits, sending it to the Senate, which is considering its own proposed changes to the law. By […]
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Four things that could affect Florida business this summer. One involves flood insurance.
/in Tampa Bay TimesFour things that could affect Florida business this summer. One involves flood insurance. The state has already had a pile of big business stories this year. Blue-green algae enveloping an area along the St. Lucie River in Stuart, on the east coast of Florida. Associated Press By Graham Brink Published May 30 Updated May 31 It’s already […]
Whats up with FL new Supreme Court?
/in Tampa Bay TimesWhat’s up with Florida’s new Supreme Court? This case helps explain. The Court just made class action lawsuits a lot harder to win. The Florida Supreme Court. [News Service of Florida] May 24, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — In a move that left little doubt about the new direction of the Florida Supreme Court, justices on Thursday […]
Florida enacts changes for attorney fees in assignment of benefits suits
/in CQ Roll Call(May 24, 2019) – Florida enacted changes to attorney fee awards that some say will solve problems related to assignment of benefits lawsuits within the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the changes (HB 7065) into law on May 23, after the legislature had passed them in April. The new legislation sets rules for awarding attorneys’ […]
Supreme Court Reverses Course On Expert Witnesses
/in News Service of FloridaJim Saunders – May 23, 2019 2019 The News Service of Florida. All rights reserved; see terms. TALLAHASSEE — In a move that left little doubt about the new direction of the Florida Supreme Court, justices on Thursday reversed a controversial 2017 decision about the testimony of expert witnesses in lawsuits. While drawing relatively little […]
Florida Supreme Court reverses course on expert witnesses
/in News4JaxBy Jim Saunders, The News Service Florida Posted: 4:10 PM, May 23, 2019 Updated: 4:10 PM, May 23, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a move that left little doubt about the new direction of the Florida Supreme Court, justices on Thursday reversed a controversial 2017 decision about the testimony of expert witnesses in lawsuits. While drawing […]
Florida Supreme Court today ‘righted’ wrong Daubert decision issued last fall, FJRI president says
/in Florida RecordBy Karen Kidd | May 23, 2019 Florida Supreme Court. Front row, from left, Justice Ricky Polston, Chief Justice Charles T. Canady and Justice Jorge Labarga. Back row, from left, Justice Robert J. Luck, Justice Alan Lawson, Justice Barbara Lagoa and Justice Carlos G. Muñiz. TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court’s amendments to state evidence […]
Florida Passes ‘Catch All’ Insurance Bill Impacting Surplus Lines, Catastrophe Fund
/in The Insurance JournalBy Amy O’Connor | May 13, 2019 A Florida bill that the insurance industry says will help modernize the state’s surplus lines system, as well as impact property insurer contracts under the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund and reduce “bad faith” lawsuits, is now awaiting the governor’s signature after being passed by state lawmakers. House Bill […]
Fort Lauderdale says it has no intention of filing suit against fossil fuel companies over climate change
/in Florida RecordBy John Breslin | May 6, 2019 Fort Lauderdale officials say their 165 miles of canals, which serve as a drainage system, are no longer effective against rising seas and heavier rainfalls. City of Fort Lauderdale FORT LAUDERDALE – Efforts by environmental groups to encourage Florida cities and counties to sue fossil fuel companies appear […]
Legislature approves upping county lawsuit threshold
/in Florida PoliticsLegislature approves upping county lawsuit threshold The bill would raise the maximum damages handled in county court cases to $30,000 on Jan. 1 By Drew Wilson on May 3, 2019 The House and Senate voted unanimously Friday to for a bill that could see more lawsuits handled in county courts. Since 1992 there has been a $15,000 […]
Lee credits Sprowls for saving opioid bill
/in PoliticoBY ALEXANDRA GLORIOSO |05/03/2019 04:20 PM EDT Gov. Ron DeSantis has already said he intends to sign the bill, which Walgreens and others in the drug industry have quietly lobbied against.AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli TALLAHASSEE —In the final weeks of session, Rep. Chris Sprowls rescued a floundering measure that could bring in roughly a billion dollars […]
‘Privacy’ fears? Florida lawmakers use old argument against attorney general’s opioid bill
/in Tampa Bay Times‘Privacy’ fears? Florida lawmakers use old argument against attorney general’s opioid bill Privacy was used as an excuse by lawmakers in the 2000s in establishing a database that could be used to alleviate a burgeoning opioid crisis. Now, lawmakers are using the same excuse to prevent Florida from using the data to help its case […]
Conservative hopes for new Florida Supreme Court fading in Senate
/in The Palm Beach PostConservative hopes for new Florida Supreme Court fading in Senate Members of the Florida Supreme Court listen to a speech by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in the Florida House during a joint session of the Florida Legislature.From left, Chief Justice Charles T. Canady, Ricky Polston, Jorge Labarga, Alan Lawson, Barbara Lagoa, […]
Florida assignment of benefits changes pass legislature, await governor
/in CQ Roll CallFlorida assignment of benefits changes pass legislature, await governor (April 24, 2019) – Changes in attorney fee awards in assignment of benefits lawsuits passed Florida’s legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature. The proposal (HB 7065) passed the state Senate by a 25-14 vote Wednesday after passing the state House by a 96-20 vote on […]
2019 shaping up to be difficult year for Florida workers’ comp reform; ‘Real opposition comes from trial lawyers’
/in Florida Record2019 shaping up to be difficult year for Florida workers’ comp reform; ‘Real opposition comes from trial lawyers’ By Glenn Minnis | Apr 23, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — The state of Florida faces a number of challenges in reforming its workers’ compensation system. But right now, one of the biggest hurdles is simply the stark […]
Moody’s opioid lawsuit imperiled as bill stalls in Senate
/in PoliticoMoody’s opioid lawsuit imperiled as bill stalls in Senate BY ALEXANDRA GLORIOSO |04/21/2019 12:29 PM EDT Moody is seeking access to patient data from Walgreens and CVS to show that they filled prescriptions at above-normal volumes in regions of the state. TALLAHASSEE — A business lobbyist has moved to block a bill that would help […]
Florida Senate committee approves changes for assignment of benefits suits
/in CQ Roll CallFlorida Senate committee approves changes for assignment of benefits suits (April 18, 2019) – Changes to attorney fee awards from assignment of benefit lawsuits are one step closer to passing the Florida state Senate after the Rules Committee approved the proposal (SB 122) by an 11-16 vote on Wednesday. Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier praised the […]
More civil lawsuits could be headed to county courts
/in CQ Roll Call, Daily Commerical, Florida PoliticsMore civil lawsuits could be headed to county courts This bill moves to the full Appropriations Committee Thursday. By A.G. Gancarski on April 16, 2019 On Tuesday, the Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Subcommittee moved a bill that would shunt more civil lawsuits to county courts. The bill (SB 328) will move to the full Appropriations Committee on Thursday. […]
County courts could see changes
/in News4JaxFLORIDA LEGISLATURE County courts could see changes By The News Service of Florida Posted: 12:49 PM, April 16, 2019 Updated: 12:49 PM, April 16, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Senate panel Tuesday approved a bill that would lead to higher-dollar cases being heard in county courts instead of circuit courts. The bill (SB 328), filed by […]
COUNTY COURTS COULD SEE CHANGES
/in News Service of FloridaApr 16, 2019 A Senate panel Tuesday approved a bill that would lead to higher-dollar cases being heard in county courts instead of circuit courts. The bill (SB 328), filed by Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Chairman Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, would change a limit that took effect in 1992. Under that limit, county […]
Florida House passes assignment of benefits bill limiting fee awards
/in CQ Roll CallFlorida House passes assignment of benefits bill limiting fee awards (April 11, 2019) – The Florida House passed its bill setting requirements and limitations for assignment of benefit agreements and changing rules for attorney fee payments in AOB lawsuits, sending it to the Senate, which is considering its own proposed changes to the law. By […]