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Florida Senators Pass Gun Restrictions; House Yet to Act

It doesn't include the assault weapons ban that students who survived Florida's deadly school shooting demanded of lawmakers, but the state's Senate narrowly passed a bill that would create new restrictions on rifle sales and allow some teachers to carry guns in schools.
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Daily Business Review

Court Rules CFPB Structure Constitutional, Rejects CFPB's Interpretations of RESPA

Andrew Wein, Shareholder with Greenberg Traurig in West Palm Beach.The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently issued its long-awaited ruling in the PHH v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau case, finding the structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is constitutional, but reinstating the previous panel decision rejecting CFPB's interpretations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and the relevant statute of limitations.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ga. Appeals Court Judge 'Tripp' Self Confirmed to Federal Bench

Self was chief judge of the Macon Judicial Circuit when Gov. Nathan Deal tapped him for the appeals court on the day after Election Day in 2016.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

What to Know About Civil Division Nominee Jody Hunt

Hunt will face the Senate Judiciary committee Wednesday for his nomination hearing.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Cole Schotz Starts Marijuana Practice, Anticipating Legalization in NJ

Hackensack-based Cole Schotz, anticipating that New Jersey lawmakers will at some point legalize the recreational use of marijuana, has started a cannabis law practice group to service clients involved in the pot industry.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Battles Over Jewish Religious Enclosures Test Towns Along NJ/NY Border

Recent settlements with two of three New Jersey border towns sued over their attempts to block the enclosures known as eruvs have settled, even as a town across the border in New York recently announced similar considerations.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Airbnb Supporters to Rally in Albany for Legislation Allowing Short-Term Rentals in NYC

Lawmakers and advocates for Airbnb are slated to hold a rally Tuesday to push for legislation amending the state's multiple dwelling and tax laws to allow short-term rentals in New York City.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Counsel Fee Awards Affirmed in OPRA Case Over Fatal Police Shooting

The court affirmed the $114,402 fee award to the Home News Tribune, which is owned by the Gannett Co., and NJ Advance Media, which publishes The Star-Ledger of Newark.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida House Unanimously Passes Sexual Harassment Bill

Florida officials, government employees and the lobbyists and contractors who deal with them could be subject to new rules and penalties for sexual harassment under a bill the House passed unanimously.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida House Approves Prescription Limits in Opioid Fight

While the sponsor acknowledged the bill won't solve the state's problem with opioid abuse, the House unanimously passed a measure that includes imposing prescription limits.
5 minute read

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