Jim Saunders

March 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Plaintiffs contend that Florida Power & Light did not meet obligations to help prevent power outages, such as carrying out a storm "hardening" plan, replacing aging poles and adequately clearing vegetation near lines.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Dubbed the "Combating Public Disorder" law, the measure includes a series of steps aimed at cracking down on people who participate in riots or a "violent public disturbance."

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

March 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"This bill is not punishing renters. This bill is protecting both tenants and landlords," bill sponsor Rep. Tiffany Esposito said.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"Passing this bill is not going to result in campground owners suddenly wanting to throw you in holes, feed you to wild animals, let you fall into hornet's nests and so on," bill sponsor Rep. Dean Black said. "It will restore sanity to camping. It will protect camping."

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

House Speaker Paul Renner said the bill will help eliminate "gamesmanship" in the legal system and lead to savings that will ripple through the economy.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

March 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Rep. Tommy Gregory, who is helping sponsor the House measure, said the plan would bring "balance" to a system plagued by excessive litigation.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers have a "unique opportunity to address a miscarriage of justice," said Rep. John Snyder, referring to Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz, who was sentenced to life in prison after a jury was not unanimous in recommending death.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

"This measure will help fight fraud and litigation and hopefully move the auto-insurance premiums in the right direction," Rep. Griff Griffitts.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

March 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled an April 12 execution of Louis Bernard Gaskin, now 56, who killed Robert and Georgette Sturmfels during a burglary of their home.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

March 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Nikki Fried initially reported zero income in 2018 for worked as a consultant and lawyer for Igniting Florida. She later amended that to show income of $351,480.

By Jim Saunders

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