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Dara Kam

Dara Kam

February 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

UF Appeals in Professor Testimony Fight

The professors' lawyers Wednesday criticized UF's decision to appeal the ruling.

By Dara Kam

5 minute read

February 09, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Target Protests Outside Homes

"We didn't want to limit anybody's free speech at all," the bill's sponsor said. "We just wanted to say there are certain areas that would be off limits to that because it's not redressing government."

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

January 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Judge Blocks UF Policy in Scathing Decision

The judge introduced his lengthy ruling with a sketch of the recent "demise of academic freedom" in Hong Kong, noting that universities are stifling dissent to keep in step with repressive national security laws.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

January 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Interior Dep't Launches Appeal of Ruling on Florida's Sports Betting

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich invalidated a 30-year deal negotiated by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Seminole tribal leaders that was ratified by state lawmakers in May.

By Dara Kam

4 minute read

January 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Prisons Chief Offers Optimism About Embattled System

Legislators in November approved a plan that steered more than $67 million toward pay raises and hiring bonuses for the prison workforce, as the agency for years has grappled with high employee turnover and dismal staff retention.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

January 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

School Districts Sue McKinsey & Co. Over Opioid Epidemic

A class action lawsuit recently filed on behalf of Florida school districts against McKinsey & Co. and its affiliates alleged that the global firm's advice to opioid manufacturers harmed children and increased educational costs.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

January 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Accusations Fly Between Parties in Casino Initiative Legal Battle

West Palm Beach attorney William Shepherd alleges that petition gatherers are being paid by the signature, a violation of Florida law.

By Dara Kam

5 minute read

January 10, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Federal Judge Weighs Arguments on University of Florida Policy

University leaders are seeking to "silence the viewpoints that some professors would express because they fear that the opinions anger the state's political leaders," the professors' attorney has argued.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

January 04, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Federal Judge Refuses to Nix UF Professors' Conflicts Lawsuit

University of Florida leaders asked Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker to toss the lawsuit, arguing in part that the case is "moot" because administrators have changed the conflict-of-interest policy.

By Dara Kam

4 minute read

December 21, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Federal Judge Clears Way for Trial on Controversial Elections Law

Voting-rights groups contend that the election measure will have a negative impact on people who work during the day and voters with disabilities, who might be forced to bring ballots into early voting sites if supervisors don't provide drop boxes outside.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read