Jim Saunders News Service Of Florida

May 04, 2015 | Daily Business Review

A federal judge last week rejected the state's latest attempt to end a decadelong lawsuit that contends Florida has not properly provided care to children in the Medicaid program.

By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

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May 04, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Ordinarily, the last week of the annual legislative session is a blur of deal-making, with bills bouncing back and forth across the Capitol's fourth floor. But with the House adjourning Tuesday amid a battle with the Senate about budget and health care issues, the 2015 session will be remembered for its messy end—and the piles of bills that died in the crossfire.

By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

5 minute read

May 02, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Ordinarily, the last week of the annual legislative session is a blur of deal-making, with bills bouncing back and forth across the Capitol's fourth floor. But with the House adjourning Tuesday amid a battle with the Senate about budget and health care issues, the 2015 session will be remembered for its messy end—and the piles of bills that died in the crossfire.

By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

5 minute read

December 12, 2014 | Daily Business Review

A man convicted of sexually abusing his stepdaughter should receive a new trial because of the improper use of secret recordings made by the alleged victim, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida

3 minute read

October 23, 2014 | Daily Business Review

After losing the first round in a court battle, school-voucher opponents have filed a revised challenge to a new law that would expand Florida's de-facto voucher program.

By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida

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October 13, 2014 | Daily Business Review

U.S. Circuit Judge Frank Hull wrote it was OK to require patient information in medmal cases since plaintiffs voluntarily chose to sue.

By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

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July 08, 2014 | Daily Business Review

Pointing to a new managed-care system, the state is seeking to scuttle a longrunning lawsuit that challenges the adequacy of care provided to children in Florida's Medicaid program.

By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

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February 11, 2013 | Daily Business Review

Nearly two months after regulators approved a controversial base-rate increase for Florida Power & Light, the state lawyer who represents utility customers said he will challenge the decision in the Florida Supreme Court.

By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida

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