JUDICIAL TERM LIMITS MOVE AHEAD AMID SENATE DOUBTS By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 21, 2017……… Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor Tuesday, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal. The House […]
House panel would allow interest payments on noneconomic verdicts MICHAEL MOLINE February 23, 2017, 4:30 pm Insurance interests are up in arms about a House committee’s approval of a bill that would allow plaintiffs to recover prejudgment interest on noneconomic claims, including pain and suffering. HB 469 says that plaintiffs who prevail in lawsuits […]
Bill allowing women to sue doctors who perform abortions advances in Florida House by Mitch Perry – February 22, 2017 Women could sue doctors who performed an abortion on them without “informed consent” under a bill advanced by a House subcommittee Wednesday. Sponsored by Vero Beach Republican Erin Grall, HB 19 would allow women to seek damages […]
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House leadership helps push abortion-lawsuit bill through subcommittee 02/22/2017 10:51 AM EST Before passing the bill, the committee added an amendment making clear that women who pursue a lawsuit under the new cause of action would be precluded from suing a physician for medical malpractice. Getty TALLAHASSEE — A bill that could increase lawsuits against […]
‘War Dogs’ gunrunner blames Abilify for his actions By Taryn Phaneuf | Feb 22, 2017 PENSACOLA — A smuggler who made headlines a decade ago and was the focus of the 2016 film War Dogs is making news again. Efraim Diveroli of Miami Beach has joined a long line of plaintiffs suing the maker of the prescription drug Abilify […]
By BRANDON LARRABEE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA February 21, 2017 – 10:00pm Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor Tuesday, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal. The House Judiciary Committee voted 11-8 on a nearly party-line vote to approve […]
Judicial term limits, death penalty bills clear final House committee votes MICHAEL MOLINE – February 21, 2017 Bills that would require unanimous jury votes to impose the death penalty, and ask voters whether to impose term limits on appellate judges, were headed to the House floor following their approval Tuesday by the House Judiciary […]
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Fight against insurance claims abuses takes aim at attorneys fees A Fort Lauderdale homeowner inspects damage from flooding. Increasing water damage claims are the focus of new bills filed before the Florida Legislature meets beginning March 7, 2017. (Susan Stocker […]
‘Now is the time to admit that PIP can’t be fixed,’ FJRI president says Dee Thompson Feb. 17, 2017, 6:57pm TALLAHASSEE – Florida law regarding PIP (Personal Injury Protection) payments is evolving as the Supreme Court seeks to clarify what is considered “reasonable” when it comes to medical expenses. PIP coverage is meant to […]
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Supreme Court rejects evidence standard supported by Rick Scott, lawmakers JIM ROSICA February 16, 2017, 12:36 pm In yet another rejection of a policy backed by conservative lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida Supreme Court Thursday “declined” to change the state’s expert evidence rule to one used by federal courts and most states. “We decline to adopt […]
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Justices go against Legislature on expert witnesses Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a controversial 2013 move by lawmakers to tighten a standard for expert witnesses in legal cases. By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida Posted Feb 16, 2017 at 8:46 PM TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida […]
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Business community opposition mounts to ‘prejudgement interest’ bill pending in Florida Senate Florida Business Daily Reports | Feb 16, 2017 Business community opposition is mounting to legislation being considered in Tallahassee that would require Florida courts to include prejudgement interest in any final lawsuit award. Currently, in personal injury cases in Florida, a jury […]
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JUSTICES GO AGAINST LEGISLATURE ON EXPERT WITNESSES By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 16, 2017……… Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a controversial 2013 move by lawmakers to tighten a standard for expert witnesses in legal cases. The 4-2 ruling blocked the use […]
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Listen to opponents of term limits for judges: Where We Stand February 15, 2017 Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran recently wrote in a guest column for the Sentinel that it wasn’t surprising that judges weren’t “fans” of his proposal to impose term limits on the state’s Supreme Court and appellate courts. But last week, before his proposal […]
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Drive for assignment of benefits reform picks up steam MICHAEL MOLINE Feb 15, 2017, 7:10 pm The prospect that a national rating firm might downgrade Florida insurance companies because of rising costs linked to assignment of benefits agreements has lit a fire under advocates of reforming those contracts. “This issue is having a real […]
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by Russell Boniface | Feb. 13, 2017, 2:12pm TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Justice Reform Institute is advocating changes to curb what it calls abuses of assignment of benefits (AOB), as well as one-way attorney’s fees for insurance claims awarded to service providers and their attorneys. Florida’s one-way attorney fee is designed to reimburse policyholders for […]
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By Mike Vasilinda | Posted: Fri 9:25 PM, Feb 10, 2017 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — Legislation to limit Supreme Court and appellate judges in Florida to two six year teams is moving forward in the state House. It became a top priority of the Speaker after several adverse rulings from the Court. The Supreme Court […]
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Will Florida become the first state to impose term limits on justices? Posted by Miami Herald on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at 4:44 PM – @MaryEllenKlas Despite a torrent of criticism from both conservatives and liberal lawyers, a House committee on Thursday advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would impose a 12-year term limit on Florida […]
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House panel OKs term limits for judges February 9, 2017 – By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — Despite opposition from an array of legal groups, a House panel Thursday backed a proposed constitutional amendment that would place term limits on Florida Supreme Court justices and state appeal-court judges. House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, is pushing […]
Judicial Term Limits Move Ahead Amid Senate Doubts
/in News Service of FloridaJUDICIAL TERM LIMITS MOVE AHEAD AMID SENATE DOUBTS By BRANDON LARRABEE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 21, 2017……… Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor Tuesday, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal. The House […]
House Panel Would Allow Interest Payments on Noneconomic Verdicts
/in Florida PoliticsHouse panel would allow interest payments on noneconomic verdicts MICHAEL MOLINE February 23, 2017, 4:30 pm Insurance interests are up in arms about a House committee’s approval of a bill that would allow plaintiffs to recover prejudgment interest on noneconomic claims, including pain and suffering. HB 469 says that plaintiffs who prevail in lawsuits […]
Bill allowing women to sue doctors who perform abortions advances in Florida House
/in SaintPetersBurgBlogBill allowing women to sue doctors who perform abortions advances in Florida House by Mitch Perry – February 22, 2017 Women could sue doctors who performed an abortion on them without “informed consent” under a bill advanced by a House subcommittee Wednesday. Sponsored by Vero Beach Republican Erin Grall, HB 19 would allow women to seek damages […]
House Leadership Helps Push Abortion-lawsuit Bill Through Subcommittee
/in PoliticoHouse leadership helps push abortion-lawsuit bill through subcommittee 02/22/2017 10:51 AM EST Before passing the bill, the committee added an amendment making clear that women who pursue a lawsuit under the new cause of action would be precluded from suing a physician for medical malpractice. Getty TALLAHASSEE — A bill that could increase lawsuits against […]
‘War Dogs’ Gunrunner Blames Abilify for His Actions
/in Florida Record‘War Dogs’ gunrunner blames Abilify for his actions By Taryn Phaneuf | Feb 22, 2017 PENSACOLA — A smuggler who made headlines a decade ago and was the focus of the 2016 film War Dogs is making news again. Efraim Diveroli of Miami Beach has joined a long line of plaintiffs suing the maker of the prescription drug Abilify […]
Judicial Term Limits Move Ahead Amid Senate Doubts
/in Sunshine State NewsBy BRANDON LARRABEE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA February 21, 2017 – 10:00pm Legislation that would limit Florida appellate judges to two consecutive terms in office was sent to the House floor Tuesday, as prominent senators have begun voicing concerns about the proposal. The House Judiciary Committee voted 11-8 on a nearly party-line vote to approve […]
Judicial Term Limits, Death Penalty Bills Clear Final House Committee Votes
/in SaintPetersblogJudicial term limits, death penalty bills clear final House committee votes MICHAEL MOLINE – February 21, 2017 Bills that would require unanimous jury votes to impose the death penalty, and ask voters whether to impose term limits on appellate judges, were headed to the House floor following their approval Tuesday by the House Judiciary […]
Fight Against Insurance Claims Abuses Takes Aim at Attorneys Fees
/in Sun SentinelFight against insurance claims abuses takes aim at attorneys fees A Fort Lauderdale homeowner inspects damage from flooding. Increasing water damage claims are the focus of new bills filed before the Florida Legislature meets beginning March 7, 2017. (Susan Stocker […]
‘Now is the Time to Admit that PIP Can’t be Fixed,’ FJRI President Says
/in Florida Record‘Now is the time to admit that PIP can’t be fixed,’ FJRI president says Dee Thompson Feb. 17, 2017, 6:57pm TALLAHASSEE – Florida law regarding PIP (Personal Injury Protection) payments is evolving as the Supreme Court seeks to clarify what is considered “reasonable” when it comes to medical expenses. PIP coverage is meant to […]
Supreme Court Rejects Evidence Standard Supported by Rick Scott, Lawmakers
/in Florida PoliticsSupreme Court rejects evidence standard supported by Rick Scott, lawmakers JIM ROSICA February 16, 2017, 12:36 pm In yet another rejection of a policy backed by conservative lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida Supreme Court Thursday “declined” to change the state’s expert evidence rule to one used by federal courts and most states. “We decline to adopt […]
Justices Go Against Legislature on Expert Witnesses
/in Lakeland LedgerJustices go against Legislature on expert witnesses Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a controversial 2013 move by lawmakers to tighten a standard for expert witnesses in legal cases. By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida Posted Feb 16, 2017 at 8:46 PM TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida […]
Business Community Opposition Mounts to ‘Prejudgement Interest’ Bill Pending in Florida Senate
/in Florida Business DailyBusiness community opposition mounts to ‘prejudgement interest’ bill pending in Florida Senate Florida Business Daily Reports | Feb 16, 2017 Business community opposition is mounting to legislation being considered in Tallahassee that would require Florida courts to include prejudgement interest in any final lawsuit award. Currently, in personal injury cases in Florida, a jury […]
Justices Go Against Legislature on Expert Witnesses
/in News Service of FloridaJUSTICES GO AGAINST LEGISLATURE ON EXPERT WITNESSES By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, February 16, 2017……… Pointing to “grave constitutional concerns,” the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a controversial 2013 move by lawmakers to tighten a standard for expert witnesses in legal cases. The 4-2 ruling blocked the use […]
Listen to Opponents of Term Limits for Judges: Where We Stand
/in Orlando SentinelListen to opponents of term limits for judges: Where We Stand February 15, 2017 Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran recently wrote in a guest column for the Sentinel that it wasn’t surprising that judges weren’t “fans” of his proposal to impose term limits on the state’s Supreme Court and appellate courts. But last week, before his proposal […]
Drive for Assignment of Benefits Reform Picks Up Steam
/in SaintPetersblogDrive for assignment of benefits reform picks up steam MICHAEL MOLINE Feb 15, 2017, 7:10 pm The prospect that a national rating firm might downgrade Florida insurance companies because of rising costs linked to assignment of benefits agreements has lit a fire under advocates of reforming those contracts. “This issue is having a real […]
Florida Justice Reform Institute Calls for Assignment of Benefits Changes
/in Florida Recordby Russell Boniface | Feb. 13, 2017, 2:12pm TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Justice Reform Institute is advocating changes to curb what it calls abuses of assignment of benefits (AOB), as well as one-way attorney’s fees for insurance claims awarded to service providers and their attorneys. Florida’s one-way attorney fee is designed to reimburse policyholders for […]
FJRI President, William Large, introduced Senator Marco Rubio
/in Florida Justice Reform Institute NewsFJRI President, William Large, introduced Senator Marco Rubio at the 2017 Annual Florida Chapters Conference of the Federalist Society
Judicial Term Limits on the Move in State House
/in wctv.tvBy Mike Vasilinda | Posted: Fri 9:25 PM, Feb 10, 2017 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) — Legislation to limit Supreme Court and appellate judges in Florida to two six year teams is moving forward in the state House. It became a top priority of the Speaker after several adverse rulings from the Court. The Supreme Court […]
Will Florida Become the First State to Impose Term Limits on Justices?
/in Miami HeraldWill Florida become the first state to impose term limits on justices? Posted by Miami Herald on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at 4:44 PM – @MaryEllenKlas Despite a torrent of criticism from both conservatives and liberal lawyers, a House committee on Thursday advanced a proposed constitutional amendment that would impose a 12-year term limit on Florida […]
House Panel OKs Term Limits for Judges
/in Orlando SentinelHouse panel OKs term limits for judges February 9, 2017 – By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — Despite opposition from an array of legal groups, a House panel Thursday backed a proposed constitutional amendment that would place term limits on Florida Supreme Court justices and state appeal-court judges. House Speaker Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, is pushing […]