Wire Reports

Wire Reports

September 11, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Florida Law Limiting Ex-Felons' Voting Rights Backed by Divided Court on Appeal

The majority found no due process violation in requiring freed felons to pay fines and restitution even if the state has no method for determining the amounts.

By Staff and wire reports

4 minute read

March 26, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Ex-West Palm Beach Official Loses Campaign Defamation Claim

A lawsuit by a former city commissioner who narrowly lost her 2018 reelection bid was rejected in state court.

By Staff and wire reports

3 minute read

February 19, 2020 | Daily Business Review

11th Circuit: Florida Can't Bar Felons From Vote Over Unpaid Fines, Fees

The federal appeals court affirmed an injunction rejecting the enabling legislation passed to implement Amendment 4.

By Staff and Wire Reports

3 minute read

January 10, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Attorney Sues Attorney for Defamation After Sex Harassment Scandal in State Government

An attorney involved in the drama surrounding the firing of Florida's top financial regulator sues him for defamation.

By Staff and wire reports

3 minute read

December 31, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Coroner: Ex-Tampa Judge Drowns in Hot Tub at Vacation Home

The former judge worked as a family law mediator since her retirement in 2017.

By Staff and wire reports

2 minute read

March 10, 2019 | Law.com

Four Florida Law Firm Shareholders Killed in Small Plane Crash

The Peterson Bernard lawyers were killed after their small plane was diverted and crashed in a South Florida lake.

By Staff and wire reports

3 minute read

March 10, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Four South Florida Law Firm Shareholders Killed in Small Plane Crash

Four Peterson Bernard shareholders were killed after their small plane was diverted and crashed in Lake Okeechobee.

By Staff and wire reports

3 minute read

October 16, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Rejects Leading Daubert Evidence Standard

The court decides the separation of powers invalidates the Legislature's attempt to drop the Frye standard for assessing expert witness testimony.

By Staff and wire reports

4 minute read

February 14, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Fort Myers Judge Quits After Getting Caught in Prostitution Sting

Judge Jay B. Rosman, who served as chief circuit judge, is out days after his arrest.

By ALM staff and wire reports

1 minute read

February 12, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Fort Myers Judge Posts Bond After Arrest in Prostitution Sting

Judge Jay Rosman served as the 20th Judicial Circuit's chief judge from 2011 to 2015.

By Staff and wire reports

2 minute read