DeSantis Picks Third Justice January 22nd, 2019 by Mike Vasilinda Governor Ron DeSantis has made his third appointment to the Florida Supreme Court, naming a nearly 18 year veteran of state Government rather than a judge to the states highest court. What sets this justice apart from most is that he has never been a […]
Carlos Muñiz Named Florida’s 89th Florida Supreme Court Justice By NANCY SMITH January 22, 2019 – 10:45am Conservative Carlos Muñiz is Gov. Ron DeSantis’ third and final choice to replace the three justices who have mandatorily retired on the Florida Supreme Court. DeSantis, with Lt. Gov Jeanette Nuñez and the Muñiz family at his side, made the […]
New justices could refuel workers’ comp fight By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida Posted: 6:16 PM, January 17, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The appointment of two new Florida Supreme Court justices has galvanized the business community’s interest in tackling attorney fees in the workers’ compensation insurance system. Bill Herrle, executive director of the National Federation of […]
Governor names Luck to Florida Supreme Court By Charmaine Little | Jan 17, 2019 MIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially appointed Justice Robert J. Luck to the Florida Supreme Court, making him the second judge from the Third District Court of Appeal to receive the honor. DeSantis announced the appointment at a well-known Jewish institution, the […]
Christine Sexton – Jan 17, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — The appointment of two new Florida Supreme Court justices has galvanized the business community’s interest in tackling attorney fees in the workers’ compensation insurance system. Bill Herrle, executive director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Florida, has since 2016 called for the Legislature to limit […]
Ron DeSantis Names ‘Scalia-Like’ Robert Luck to Florida Supreme Court By FLORIDA DAILY – 01.14.19 Still less than a week into his term, on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis named Florida Third District Court of Appeal Judge Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court, the second appointment DeSantis has made to that court during his short tenure. Justice Barbara Lagoa, who […]
Ron DeSantis is naming Robert J. Luck of the Third District Court of Appeal as his second appointment the Florida Supreme Court. (Image via J. Albert Diaz) Robert Luck’s Florida Supreme Court appointment garners reaction By Staff Reports on January 14, 2019 Leaders in law, politics and business chimed in after news that Gov. Ron DeSantis had appointed appellate judge Robert Luck to […]
What They Are Saying: Florida Leaders React to Governor Ron DeSantis’ Appointment of Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court BY ORLANDO POLITICAL ON JANUARY 10, 2019 Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court, replacing retiring Justice R. Fred Lewis. Justice Lagoa is […]
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Florida Justice Reform Institute backs Supreme Court school funding decision By Carrie Bradon | Jan 10, 2019 TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Supreme Court recently threw out a lawsuit that has been lingering for nine years, alleging Florida has not done enough to ensure that the state education system is of a high enough caliber. The Jan. […]
HEADLINES Newsmakers react to Barbara Lagoa’s Florida Supreme Court appointment By Staff Reports on January 9, 2019 With Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointing appellate judge Barbara Lagoa to fill a vacancy on the state’s Supreme Court, leaders in law, politics and business reacted: — Attorney General Ashley Moody: “As the first Cuban-American woman to serve on the 3rd District Court of Appeals and the author […]
Judge Barbara Lagoa Is DeSantis’ First Supreme Court Pick By NANCY SMITH January 9, 2019 – 10:00am Judge Barbara Lagoa, a rock-solid, rule-of-law conservative from Miami and the first Cuban-American woman to serve on the Third District Court of Appeal, is Gov. Ron DeSantis’ first of three Supreme Court selections. DeSantis, standing with Lagoa and […]
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Gov. DeSantis names Lagoa to Florida Supreme Court By David Bishop -January 9, 2019 In one of his first official acts, Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Third District Court of Appeal Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court. Lagoa, the first Cuban-American woman appointed to the state’s highest court, is widely considered a conservative […]
DeSantis Picks Appellate Judge for Supreme Court By The News Service of Florida on January 9, 2019 By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In one of his first acts after taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday made a historic appointment to the Florida Supreme Court, naming appellate […]
DeSantis picks appeals court Judge Lagoa for Supreme Court; New justice praised as ‘textualist’ By Ann Maher | Jan 9, 2019 Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis has picked Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa to serve on the state Supreme Court. Lagoa was the first Cuban American woman to serve on the Court, […]
Conservatives Back Ron DeSantis Naming Barbara Lagoa to Florida Supreme Court By KEVIN DERBY – 01.09.19 Less than 24 hours after he was sworn in, Gov. Ron DeSantis named Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa, a conservative, to the Florida Supreme Court. Lagoa, the first Hispanic woman to serve on the state Supreme Court, replaces retired Justice […]
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Lawsuits are hurting Florida’s nursing homes and patients | Commentary Florida Legislature (File photo) By William W. Large Guest Columnist January 8, 2019 Florida has long been the bullseye for trial lawyers. A recent study of law firm and legal services ads by the American Tort Reform Association counted one ad every two minutes from […]
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Florida Supreme Court poised for conservative makeover Florida Supreme Court (Gray Rohrer) By Gray Rohrer – Tallahassee Bureau January 7, 2019 TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court is about to undergo a sweeping change that could lead to liberal rulings on issues ranging from abortion to business regulations and protections for workers to gun rights being […]
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Opinion DON BROWN: Inaccuracy in damages a problem in Florida By Don Brown | Guest columnist Posted Dec 16, 2018 at 6:00 AM No doubt, Florida has its fair share of litigious problems. We are, after all, one of the nation’s most notorious “Judicial Hellholes” according to the American Tort Reform Foundation. Just recently, […]
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DeSantis Picks Third Justice
/in Capitol News ServiceDeSantis Picks Third Justice January 22nd, 2019 by Mike Vasilinda Governor Ron DeSantis has made his third appointment to the Florida Supreme Court, naming a nearly 18 year veteran of state Government rather than a judge to the states highest court. What sets this justice apart from most is that he has never been a […]
Carlos Muñiz Named Florida’s 89th Florida Supreme Court Justice
/in Sunshine State NewsCarlos Muñiz Named Florida’s 89th Florida Supreme Court Justice By NANCY SMITH January 22, 2019 – 10:45am Conservative Carlos Muñiz is Gov. Ron DeSantis’ third and final choice to replace the three justices who have mandatorily retired on the Florida Supreme Court. DeSantis, with Lt. Gov Jeanette Nuñez and the Muñiz family at his side, made the […]
New justices could refuel workers’ comp fight
/in News4JaxNew justices could refuel workers’ comp fight By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida Posted: 6:16 PM, January 17, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The appointment of two new Florida Supreme Court justices has galvanized the business community’s interest in tackling attorney fees in the workers’ compensation insurance system. Bill Herrle, executive director of the National Federation of […]
Governor names Luck to Florida Supreme Court
/in Florida RecordGovernor names Luck to Florida Supreme Court By Charmaine Little | Jan 17, 2019 MIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially appointed Justice Robert J. Luck to the Florida Supreme Court, making him the second judge from the Third District Court of Appeal to receive the honor. DeSantis announced the appointment at a well-known Jewish institution, the […]
NEW JUSTICES COULD REFUEL WORKERS’ COMP FIGHT
/in News Service of FloridaChristine Sexton – Jan 17, 2019 TALLAHASSEE — The appointment of two new Florida Supreme Court justices has galvanized the business community’s interest in tackling attorney fees in the workers’ compensation insurance system. Bill Herrle, executive director of the National Federation of Independent Business in Florida, has since 2016 called for the Legislature to limit […]
Ron DeSantis Names ‘Scalia-Like’ Robert Luck to Florida Supreme Court
/in Florida DailyRon DeSantis Names ‘Scalia-Like’ Robert Luck to Florida Supreme Court By FLORIDA DAILY – 01.14.19 Still less than a week into his term, on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis named Florida Third District Court of Appeal Judge Robert Luck to the Florida Supreme Court, the second appointment DeSantis has made to that court during his short tenure. Justice Barbara Lagoa, who […]
Robert Luck’s Florida Supreme Court appointment garners reaction
/in Florida PoliticsRon DeSantis is naming Robert J. Luck of the Third District Court of Appeal as his second appointment the Florida Supreme Court. (Image via J. Albert Diaz) Robert Luck’s Florida Supreme Court appointment garners reaction By Staff Reports on January 14, 2019 Leaders in law, politics and business chimed in after news that Gov. Ron DeSantis had appointed appellate judge Robert Luck to […]
What They Are Saying: Florida Leaders React to Governor Ron DeSantis’ Appointment of Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court
/in Orlando Political ObserverWhat They Are Saying: Florida Leaders React to Governor Ron DeSantis’ Appointment of Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court BY ORLANDO POLITICAL ON JANUARY 10, 2019 Tallahassee, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court, replacing retiring Justice R. Fred Lewis. Justice Lagoa is […]
Florida Justice Reform Institute backs Supreme Court school funding decision
/in Florida RecordFlorida Justice Reform Institute backs Supreme Court school funding decision By Carrie Bradon | Jan 10, 2019 TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Supreme Court recently threw out a lawsuit that has been lingering for nine years, alleging Florida has not done enough to ensure that the state education system is of a high enough caliber. The Jan. […]
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Newsmakers react to Barbara Lagoa’s Florida Supreme Court appointment
/in Florida PoliticsHEADLINES Newsmakers react to Barbara Lagoa’s Florida Supreme Court appointment By Staff Reports on January 9, 2019 With Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointing appellate judge Barbara Lagoa to fill a vacancy on the state’s Supreme Court, leaders in law, politics and business reacted: — Attorney General Ashley Moody: “As the first Cuban-American woman to serve on the 3rd District Court of Appeals and the author […]
BREAKING NEWS: Judge Barbara Lagoa Is DeSantis’ First Supreme Court Pick
/in Sunshine State NewsJudge Barbara Lagoa Is DeSantis’ First Supreme Court Pick By NANCY SMITH January 9, 2019 – 10:00am Judge Barbara Lagoa, a rock-solid, rule-of-law conservative from Miami and the first Cuban-American woman to serve on the Third District Court of Appeal, is Gov. Ron DeSantis’ first of three Supreme Court selections. DeSantis, standing with Lagoa and […]
Gov. DeSantis names Lagoa to Florida Supreme Court
/in FlaNewsOnlineGov. DeSantis names Lagoa to Florida Supreme Court By David Bishop -January 9, 2019 In one of his first official acts, Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Third District Court of Appeal Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court. Lagoa, the first Cuban-American woman appointed to the state’s highest court, is widely considered a conservative […]
DeSantis Picks Appellate Judge for Supreme Court
/in Tallahasssee ReportsDeSantis Picks Appellate Judge for Supreme Court By The News Service of Florida on January 9, 2019 By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In one of his first acts after taking office, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday made a historic appointment to the Florida Supreme Court, naming appellate […]
DeSantis picks appeals court Judge Lagoa for Supreme Court; New justice praised as ‘textualist’
/in Florida RecordDeSantis picks appeals court Judge Lagoa for Supreme Court; New justice praised as ‘textualist’ By Ann Maher | Jan 9, 2019 Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis has picked Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa to serve on the state Supreme Court. Lagoa was the first Cuban American woman to serve on the Court, […]
Conservatives Back Ron DeSantis Naming Barbara Lagoa to Florida Supreme Court
/in Florida DailyConservatives Back Ron DeSantis Naming Barbara Lagoa to Florida Supreme Court By KEVIN DERBY – 01.09.19 Less than 24 hours after he was sworn in, Gov. Ron DeSantis named Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa, a conservative, to the Florida Supreme Court. Lagoa, the first Hispanic woman to serve on the state Supreme Court, replaces retired Justice […]
Lawsuits are hurting Florida’s nursing homes and patients
/in Orlando SentinelLawsuits are hurting Florida’s nursing homes and patients | Commentary Florida Legislature (File photo) By William W. Large Guest Columnist January 8, 2019 Florida has long been the bullseye for trial lawyers. A recent study of law firm and legal services ads by the American Tort Reform Association counted one ad every two minutes from […]
Florida Supreme Court poised for conservative makeover
/in Orlando SentinelFlorida Supreme Court poised for conservative makeover Florida Supreme Court (Gray Rohrer) By Gray Rohrer – Tallahassee Bureau January 7, 2019 TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Supreme Court is about to undergo a sweeping change that could lead to liberal rulings on issues ranging from abortion to business regulations and protections for workers to gun rights being […]
Point of View: Florida lawmakers should put a stop to too many meritless ‘bad faith’ claims
/in The Palm Beach PostPoint of View: Florida lawmakers should put a stop to too many meritless ‘bad faith’ claims
DON BROWN: Inaccuracy in damages a problem in Florida
/in The Northwest Florida Daily NewsOpinion DON BROWN: Inaccuracy in damages a problem in Florida By Don Brown | Guest columnist Posted Dec 16, 2018 at 6:00 AM No doubt, Florida has its fair share of litigious problems. We are, after all, one of the nation’s most notorious “Judicial Hellholes” according to the American Tort Reform Foundation. Just recently, […]