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Jim Saunders

Jim Saunders

November 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Administration Appeals in Migrant Records Dispute

Gov. Ron DeSantis regularly criticizes the Biden administration on border policy and the handling of undocumented immigrants.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Opponents Try Again to Block Florida Education Law

Plaintiffs are two students in Miami-Dade County and Manatee County schools, two lesbian couples with children in Miami-Dade County schools, a woman with children in Orange County schools and two teachers in Broward County and Pasco County schools.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court to Weigh Bar Accident Case

Justices agreed to a request by the guardian for Jacquelyn Faircloth to take up a dispute that focuses on a judgment against Potbelly's, a bar near the Florida State University campus.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

October 31, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers, DeSantis Aide Can Face Redistricting Questions

A judge ordered the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis to provide documents sought by plaintiffs challenging the redistricting plan, though he will privately review the documents to determine whether they should be shielded.

By Jim Saunders

5 minute read

October 28, 2022 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Judge Sides With State in Elections Law Dispute

The judge cited assurances from the Division of Elections advisory opinion that the law would not restrict the release of publicly available information from canvassing board meetings.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

October 27, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida's 'Cat Fund' Eyes $10 Billion in Hurricane Ian Losses

The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, a state program that provides critical backup coverage to property insurers, will be able to handle Hurricane Ian's financial hit, though it will go into the 2023 hurricane season with reduced amounts of cash.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

October 27, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Asks US Supreme Court to Reject Dietary Advice Case

The Florida Attorney General's Office said that a state "may permissibly regulate speech as an incident to a regulation of conduct, including professional conduct."

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

October 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Judge Rules Against DeSantis on Migrant Records

DeSantis, who is widely considered a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, regularly criticizes the Biden administration on border policy and the handling of undocumented immigrants.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

October 25, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Technology Industry Takes Aim at Florida Social-Media Law

The law, approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis, targeted large companies such as Facebook and Twitter over decisions to remove politicians and other users from the social-media platforms.

By Jim Saunders

5 minute read

October 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Judge Weighs Shielding Lawmakers, DeSantis Administration

The DeSantis administration argues it is shielded by legislative and executive privilege, along with the apex doctrine — arguments that the plaintiffs dispute.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read