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Jim Saunders

Jim Saunders

December 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Altmaier Steps Down as Florida's Insurance Commissioner

During his time as Florida's top insurance regulator, Commissioner David Altmaier has dealt with major troubles in the property-insurance industry.

By Jim Saunders and Jim Turner

4 minute read

December 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Names Appellate Judges for Revamped Fifth District

Two of Gov. Ron DeSantis' four candidates for a revamped Fifth District Court of Appeal drew legal challenges because they lived outside the court's jurisdiction.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

December 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

State AG Moody Takes Aim at Challenges to Court Candidates

Attorney General Ashley Moody argues that the candidates do not have to meet a residency requirement until they are appointed, if they are ultimately selected by the governor.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

December 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Sides Battle Over Florida Insurance Litigation Changes

Sen. Danny Burgess said lawmakers need to take action as homeowners across the state face large rate increases and struggle to find coverage.

By Jim Saunders

5 minute read

December 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Insurance Proposals Could Bring Big Changes

The insurance market has faced massive problems during the past two years, with insurers seeking large rate increases and dropping hundreds of thousands of customers because of financial losses.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

December 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Administration Seeks Go-Ahead on Race Instruction Law

The Stop WOKE Act, which was a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, lists a series of race-related concepts and says it would constitute discrimination if students are subjected to instruction that "espouses, promotes, advances, inculcates or compels" them to believe the concepts.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

December 07, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Major Insurance Issues Teed Up for Legislative Special Session

Senate President Kathleen Passidomo indicated that lawmakers will consider a series of hot-button insurance issues to try to stabilize the market during a special legislative session next week.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

December 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

U.S. Sugar Completes Deal Amid Legal Fight

The Justice Department alleges that the deal would hurt competition, particularly in the Southeast United States.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

December 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Appeal in Redistricting Testimony Fight

The lawsuit challenges a redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature in April.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

November 30, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Target Subsidiary Wins Florida Tax Fight

Target Enterprise filed the lawsuit last December in a dispute that, at least in part, involved how income should be "apportioned" for tax purposes.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read