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October 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Eye Backlog in My Safe Florida Home Upgrade Program

The My Safe Florida Home program provides grants to help pay for such things as reinforcing roof-to-wall connections, upgrading roof coverings and upgrading doors and windows, according to the program's website.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

October 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Citizens Policies Drop Amid State's Effort at 'Depopulation'

The drop came as five private insurers assumed 99,773 Citizens policies in mid-October as part of a state effort to shift homeowners into the private market.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

October 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Biden Administration Says Gambling Ruling Should Move Forward

The battle is about whether the Seminole Tribe of Florida should be able to offer online sports betting throughout the state.

By Jim Saunders

5 minute read

October 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Federal Judge Weighs Challenge to Certain Higher Ed Restrictions

Under a new law, core curriculum courses "may not distort significant historical events," include curricula that teach "identity politics" or violate a separate law that restricts the way certain race-related topics can be taught.

By Dara Kam

6 minute read

October 24, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Top Scorers Named for July Texas Bar Exam; Chamberlain Hrdlicka Announces General Counsel

Also: Texas Appleseed to honor legal leaders, pro bono partners at annual gala

By Mark Ramos

10 minute read

October 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Trump Dominating GOP and Settling Into New Role: Defendant

Former President Donald Trump uses the appearances at his civil trial for fraud as an extension of his presidential campaign, betting he can shape perceptions and portray himself as a political leader under attack.

By Michael R. Sisak and Jill Colvin

7 minute read

October 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

US Attorney General, Ameris Bank Reach 'Redlining' Settlement

The Justice Department notified Ameris in January 2022 that it was launching an investigation, which looked at a series of issues, including the locations of bank branches and how many loans were made in majority Black and Hispanic areas, according to court documents.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

October 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Prosecutors Won't Charge Conor McGregor With Sexual Assault After NBA Finals Incident

The probe examined claims by a woman that former UFC champion Conor McGregor assaulted her in an arena bathroom after Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets.

By Associated Press

2 minute read

October 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Attorneys for Plaintiffs Push Back in Medicaid Eligibility Battle

Plaintiffs attorneys want a preliminary injunction that would require reinstating coverage to people dropped from the Medicaid program in recent months and ending additional terminations until adequate information is provided.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

October 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

CNN Shielded From Punitive Damages in Doctor Defamation Case

Michael Black, the former head of the pediatric open-heart surgery program at St. Mary's Medical Center, had not met a legal requirement of showing "actual malice" to pursue punitive damages in a defamation lawsuit he filed against CNN and two reporters.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read