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August 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Judge Tosses Out Challenge to Florida LGBTQ Education Law

The Republican-controlled Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis went further this year by approving a bill to broaden the prohibition on instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation to prekindergarten through eighth grade.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Protesters March Through Miami to Object to Florida's Black History Teaching Standards

"We will not let our children be taught that slaves benefited from their slavery. That's a lie," said march organizer Marvin Dunn, a professor emeritus of psychology at Florida International University.

By David Fischer

3 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Costs for Protecting DeSantis Rise as He Became GOP Presidential Hopeful

Florida law requires that the Department of Law Enforcement provide security for the governor and his immediate family whether or not he is in the state.

By Adriana Gomez Licon

3 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Baker Donelson Shareholder Named ABA Committee Co-Chair

Tracking the progress of Texas lawyers.

By Mark Ramos

5 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Felon Gun Ban Challenged

The Florida Supreme Court could decide whether to uphold a state law barring possession of guns by convicted felons.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

August 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review

State Hits Abortion Clinic With $193K Fine

The state Agency for Health Care Administration ordered the Center of Orlando for Women to pay a $193,000 fine for violating a law that requires women to wait 24 hours before having abortions.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

August 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Feds Back Blocking Parts of Florida Tech Law

The Biden administration says a 2021 Florida law places restrictions on major social-media companies.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

August 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis: State Has 'Moved On' Amid Disney Fight

Amid a feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney, the Legislature this year replaced the Reedy Creek district with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

August 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

New College Group Alleges Law 'Censors' Courses

"The state of Florida leads the country in efforts to censor academic freedom and instruction in its college classrooms," the lawsuit said.

By Ryan Dailey

5 minute read

August 09, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Dallas Bar Association Designates Trial Lawyer Charla Aldous a Living Legend

Tracking the ins and outs of Texas lawyers.

By Mark Ramos

9 minute read