December 05, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida Republican Chairman Won't Resign Over Rape AllegationThe accuser, who has known Florida Republican Party Chair Christian Ziegler for 20 years, told police in October that he forced his way into her apartment and raped her.
By Terry Spencer
4 minute read
December 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Retaliation Alleged Over DeSantis RecordsFriday's dismissal of Patricia Carpenter, who served as deputy chief of staff at the agency for six months, came amid a shake-up of high-level staff following a contentious November meeting over the governor's travel records.
By Dara Kam
6 minute read
December 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Appeals Court Backs DeSantis Congressional Redistricting PlanThe First District Court of Appeal by an 8-2 margin rejected arguments that a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis unconstitutionally diminished the rights of Black voters to elect a candidate of their choice.
By Jim Saunders
5 minute read
December 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review
US Supreme Court Urged to Reject Florida Social-Media LawThe law, in part, would prevent large platforms from banning political candidates from their sites and require companies to publish—and apply consistently—standards about issues such as banning users or blocking their content.
By Jim Saunders
4 minute read
December 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court Says 'Marsy's Law' Doesn't Shield NamesMarsy's Law put into the Florida Constitution a variety of rights for crime victims, including "the right to prevent the disclosure of information of records that could be used to locate or harass the victim or the victim's family, or which could disclose confidential or privileged information of the victim."
By Dara Kam
6 minute read
November 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Appeals Court: Blasting Damage to House Covered by InsuranceA three-judge panel of the Third District Court of Appeal rejected arguments by Tower Hill Prime Insurance Co. that damage to the home of Ivet and Mario Bermudez was excluded from coverage under their policy.
By Jim Saunders
3 minute read
November 30, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Administrative Judge Backs $1.33 Million Pot License-Renewal FeeAdministrative Law Judge William Horgan found the fee reflects the "plain language" of lawmakers' intent.
By Dara Kam
4 minute read
November 29, 2023 | Daily Business Review
State Appeals Court Sides With Homeowner on Insurance LawThe Sixth District Court of Appeal said the disputed part of the law, which requires homeowners to give a 10-day notice before filing lawsuits against property insurers, did not apply retroactively to policies issued earlier.
By Jim Saunders
3 minute read
November 29, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Plaintiffs Fire Back at State in Felons' Voting Rights CaseA 2018 constitutional amendment, known as Amendment 4, was designed to restore voting rights for felons who have completed their sentences.
By Jim Saunders
4 minute read
November 27, 2023 | Texas Lawyer
Newsmakers: Former Huntsman Associate GC Joins Mayer Brown's Houston OfficeAlso: Leaders establish Dallas Insurance Law American Inn of Court
By Mark Ramos
7 minute read
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