August 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Judge Tosses Out Challenge to Florida LGBTQ Education LawThe 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 HopefulFlorida 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-ChairTracking the progress of Texas lawyers.
By Mark Ramos
5 minute read
August 16, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida Felon Gun Ban ChallengedThe 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 FineThe 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 LawThe 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 FightAmid 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 LegendTracking the ins and outs of Texas lawyers.
By Mark Ramos
9 minute read
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