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Dara Kam News Service Of Florida

Dara Kam News Service Of Florida

March 30, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Talks Could Lead to Gambling Special Session, Potential Seminole Settlement

After failing to reach consensus on gambling issues during the regular legislative session that ended this month, House and Senate leaders are considering a special session to address a potential agreement with the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

3 minute read

March 23, 2018 | Daily Business Review

After Relinquishing Leadership Post, Will Negron Stay in Senate?

Senate President Joe Negron is mulling an early exit from the Legislature.

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

3 minute read

March 21, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Second Lawsuit Targets New 'Bump Stock' Ban as Unconstitutional

Gun owners have filed a second lawsuit against the state over gun-related provisions in a new school-safety law, this time alleging that a ban on “bump stocks” is an unconstitutional taking of property.

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

4 minute read

February 14, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Tribe, Legislative Leaders Huddle on Gambling

The Seminole Tribe could deal its opening bid before the end of the week as negotiations heat up with the state about a 20-year gambling pact, according…

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

6 minute read

February 09, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Court Affirms Dismissal of Tobacco Cases Because of Dead Clients

Thursday's decision came less than four months after a federal court slapped a $9 million sanction on Jacksonville-based Farah & Farah and The Wilner Firm “to account for the immense waste of judicial resources by maintaining over a thousand non-viable claims.”

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

5 minute read

February 07, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Florida Senators Wade Into Legal Thicket of Vegetable Garden

Growing your own food may be as American as apple pie, but it's a no-no for gardeners who happen to live in Miami Shores and want to plant veggies in their own front yard.

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

6 minute read

February 01, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Could Revamp Black Farmer Marijuana Issue

Florida health officials have blamed delays in issuing new medical marijuana licenses on a court fight about a law requiring one of the coveted licenses to go to a black farmer who meets certain criteria.

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

4 minute read

January 29, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Law Enforcement Opens 'Active' Investigation of Latvala

State law-enforcement officials have found probable cause to open a criminal investigation into possible wrongdoing by former Sen. Jack Latvala, a Clearwater Republican who announced his resignation last month amid a probe into allegations of possible public corruption.

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

3 minute read

January 25, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Gambling Gets Another Look as Ballot Measure Looms

Legislative leaders are working behind the scenes on a pared-down plan to cement a deal with the Seminole Tribe and pacify cardroom operators.

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

6 minute read

January 25, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Florida Death Penalty Cases Cause Strains for Legal System

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that led to an overhaul of Florida's death-penalty sentencing process has put financial and workload pressure on prosecutors, public defenders and courts.

By Dara Kam, News Service of Florida

5 minute read