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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By David Bishop -December 14, 2018 The Florida Legislature already has a plate full of meaty issues for the upcoming 2019 session. There’s one though that may have the biggest impact on the state’s economy — lawsuit reform. Despite two decades of Republican-control of state government, Florida’s civil legal system is decidedly weighed in favor […]
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Six of the top 10 auto glass lawyers are in Tampa Bay Last year there were 24,000 court cases involving auto glass. Six of the 10 lawyers who brought the bulk of those cases are in Tampa Bay. Lawsuits over the fair repair price for a windshield are growing in Tampa Bay, and just a […]
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Fort Lauderdale considers suing Big Oil amidst federal court rulings rejecting climate change theories By John Sammon | Nov 2, 2018 FORT LAUDERDALE (Legal Newsline) – The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is considering suing oil companies over the climate change activists say could raise sea coastal levels to catastrophic proportions. So far the city has not acted but […]
Beware: Trial Attorney Ads Are Dangerous Prescriptions William Large – October 24th, 2018 “Have you been affected by medication or witnessed life-threatening side effects from it? If so, contact a lawyer now.” These words echo in our minds as the advertisements flash across our televisions, interrupting our shows again and again. What many consumers don’t […]
Tort reform group slams Florida for ‘excessive’ litigation STAFF REPORTS October 22, 2018 Florida loses more than $11.8 billion and 126,000 jobs each year to “excessive” litigation, according to an analysis released Monday by the Florida Justice Reform Institute. The trend most hurts the retail sector, at a cost of more than 39,413 jobs, followed by […]
Study: Excessive litigation costs Florida jobs and money By FLA News -October 22, 2018 A new report from an economic forecasting firm finds that Floridians are the victim of excessive litigation – costing the state’s economy nearly $12 billion in lost productivity and over 126,000 fewer jobs. That’s according to a new study conducted by […]
By FLORIDA DAILY – 10.22.18 A new report shows excessive litigation has cost Florida almost $12 billion and more than 126,000 jobs. On Monday, the Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI) released “Economic Benefits of Tort Reform” which maintains that “excessive litigation is costing Florida’s economy over $11.8 billion in lost productivity and over 126,000 fewer jobs.” The […]
Fla. High Court Rejects Law That Mandated Daubert By Nathan Hale Law360 (October 15, 2018, 10:32 PM EDT) — The Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday that a 2013 law that mandated use of the Daubert standard for screening expert witness testimony infringed on the court’s rulemaking authority, and reinstated an $8 million verdict for a […]
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By William W. Large | October 2, 2018 Two recent decisions from the Florida Supreme Court that reversed rulings by the same District Court of Appeal will have a serious impact on the insurance industry. The consequential rulings came on Sept. 20, 2018 in the cases of Harvey v. GEICO General Insurance Co., and Odom v. R.J. […]
OUR VIEW : Put the brakes on PIP abuse A Deland intersection [News-Journal: LOLA GOMEZ] Posted Oct 1, 2018 at 2:00 AM Updated Oct 1, 2018 at 2:31 AM Who suffers most? People with legitimate injuries, home damage or significant handicaps. Too often, important consumer protections are threatened by greed. Consider the ever-growing number […]
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No-fault insurer prevails in attempted class action over Medicare reimbursement Michael Moline – September 26, 2018 A state appeals court has rejected a class action filed by a Medicare Advantage organization seeking double reimbursements for its costs of providing care that should have been covered by a no-fault auto insurer. In a unanimous ruling, the […]
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Allstate, Progressive, State Farm group calls out law firms driving up insurance costs by Lyle Adriano 24 Sep 2018 With small claims cases in Florida spiraling out of control, a group of insurers is looking to confront the law firms who are thought to be contributing to the rise of insurance costs in the […]
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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, […]
Lawsuit reform could be major issue for DeSantis and legislature
/in FlaNewsOnlineBy David Bishop -December 14, 2018 The Florida Legislature already has a plate full of meaty issues for the upcoming 2019 session. There’s one though that may have the biggest impact on the state’s economy — lawsuit reform. Despite two decades of Republican-control of state government, Florida’s civil legal system is decidedly weighed in favor […]
Six of the top 10 auto glass lawyers are in Tampa Bay
/in Tampa Bay TimesSix of the top 10 auto glass lawyers are in Tampa Bay Last year there were 24,000 court cases involving auto glass. Six of the 10 lawyers who brought the bulk of those cases are in Tampa Bay. Lawsuits over the fair repair price for a windshield are growing in Tampa Bay, and just a […]
Fort Lauderdale considers suing Big Oil amidst federal court rulings rejecting climate change theories
/in Legal NewslineFort Lauderdale considers suing Big Oil amidst federal court rulings rejecting climate change theories By John Sammon | Nov 2, 2018 FORT LAUDERDALE (Legal Newsline) – The Fort Lauderdale City Commission is considering suing oil companies over the climate change activists say could raise sea coastal levels to catastrophic proportions. So far the city has not acted but […]
Beware: Trial Attorney Ads Are Dangerous Prescriptions
/in Roundtable PoliticsBeware: Trial Attorney Ads Are Dangerous Prescriptions William Large – October 24th, 2018 “Have you been affected by medication or witnessed life-threatening side effects from it? If so, contact a lawyer now.” These words echo in our minds as the advertisements flash across our televisions, interrupting our shows again and again. What many consumers don’t […]
Tort reform group slams Florida for ‘excessive’ litigation
/in Florida PoliticsTort reform group slams Florida for ‘excessive’ litigation STAFF REPORTS October 22, 2018 Florida loses more than $11.8 billion and 126,000 jobs each year to “excessive” litigation, according to an analysis released Monday by the Florida Justice Reform Institute. The trend most hurts the retail sector, at a cost of more than 39,413 jobs, followed by […]
Study: Excessive litigation costs Florida jobs and money
/in FlaNewsOnlineStudy: Excessive litigation costs Florida jobs and money By FLA News -October 22, 2018 A new report from an economic forecasting firm finds that Floridians are the victim of excessive litigation – costing the state’s economy nearly $12 billion in lost productivity and over 126,000 fewer jobs. That’s according to a new study conducted by […]
Excessive Litigation Costs Florida $11.8 Billion, 126,000 Jobs, Study Finds
/in Florida DailyBy FLORIDA DAILY – 10.22.18 A new report shows excessive litigation has cost Florida almost $12 billion and more than 126,000 jobs. On Monday, the Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI) released “Economic Benefits of Tort Reform” which maintains that “excessive litigation is costing Florida’s economy over $11.8 billion in lost productivity and over 126,000 fewer jobs.” The […]
Fla. High Court Rejects Law That Mandated Daubert
/in Law360Fla. High Court Rejects Law That Mandated Daubert By Nathan Hale Law360 (October 15, 2018, 10:32 PM EDT) — The Florida Supreme Court ruled Monday that a 2013 law that mandated use of the Daubert standard for screening expert witness testimony infringed on the court’s rulemaking authority, and reinstated an $8 million verdict for a […]
2 Recent Florida Supreme Court Rulings Could Impact Insurance Industry
/in The Insurance JournalBy William W. Large | October 2, 2018 Two recent decisions from the Florida Supreme Court that reversed rulings by the same District Court of Appeal will have a serious impact on the insurance industry. The consequential rulings came on Sept. 20, 2018 in the cases of Harvey v. GEICO General Insurance Co., and Odom v. R.J. […]
OUR VIEW : Put the brakes on PIP abuse
/in Daytona Beach News-JournalOUR VIEW : Put the brakes on PIP abuse A Deland intersection [News-Journal: LOLA GOMEZ] Posted Oct 1, 2018 at 2:00 AM Updated Oct 1, 2018 at 2:31 AM Who suffers most? People with legitimate injuries, home damage or significant handicaps. Too often, important consumer protections are threatened by greed. Consider the ever-growing number […]
No-fault insurer prevails in attempted class action over Medicare reimbursement
/in Capitol News Service, CQ Roll Call, Daily Commerical, FlaNewsOnline, Florida Politics, Florida Trend, Florida Watchdog, Orlando Political Observer, Roundtable Politics, Tallahasssee Reports, wctv.tvNo-fault insurer prevails in attempted class action over Medicare reimbursement Michael Moline – September 26, 2018 A state appeals court has rejected a class action filed by a Medicare Advantage organization seeking double reimbursements for its costs of providing care that should have been covered by a no-fault auto insurer. In a unanimous ruling, the […]
Allstate, Progressive, State Farm group calls out law firms driving up insurance costs
/in Insurance BusinessAllstate, Progressive, State Farm group calls out law firms driving up insurance costs by Lyle Adriano 24 Sep 2018 With small claims cases in Florida spiraling out of control, a group of insurers is looking to confront the law firms who are thought to be contributing to the rise of insurance costs in the […]