TELEMARKETERS The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has issued rulings on a case originating in the Middle District of Florida. The cases concerned the unwanted and unsolicited telephone calls we all endure. The Appeals Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and opens the door to future litigation against telemarketers. RECREATIONAL POT Read more about Legal Updates[…]
STAND YOUR GROUND Florida’s Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s 2017 controversial burden of proof requirement switch from the defense side to the prosecutor side is not retroactive. The ruling paves the way for a number of cases that had been awaiting the ruling. FLORIDA SUPREME COURT With two anticipated vacancies on Florida’s Supreme Read more about Legal Updates[…]
FLORIDA GEORGIA WATER WAR The seven-year battle between the two states over water usage appears to be winding down. A federal circuit judge in New Mexico appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a 96-page recommendation against Florida, who sought caps on Georgia water usage through 2050. The Supreme Court can accept the findings, Read more about Legal Updates[…]
POT GROWING BAN The Florida Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal of a District Court of Appeal ruling upholding the ban on medical marijuana users of privately cultivating and processing marijuana. MOBILE GYM INSURANCE The Fourth District Court of Appeal has ruled against a woman who sued her auto insurance company. The woman Read more about Legal Updates[…]
BALLOT POSITIONING A U.S. District Court judge struck down a 1951 law requiring that the political party in control of the Governor’s Office during an election year be listed first on ballots. Statistics have shown that the first ballot position receives a disproportionate number of votes, creating an unfair advantage. BEST AND BRIGHTEST SETTLEMENT A Read more about Legal Updates[…]