CIGARETTE ADDICTION Three separate Florida juries issued verdicts against cigarette manufacturers R.J. Reynolds and Philip Morris. The awards totaled $12 million, $2.5 million and $1 million respectively. SCOOTER LIABILITY Lime, a dockless scooter company, has been sued in state court because of injuries sustained by one of their users. The company instructed users to not ride on Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Department of Business and Professional Regulation Named acting deputy secretary was Thomas Philpot who has been the director of the state’s Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. Philpot replaces Andrew Fier, who recently left to join the Vezina, Lawrence & Piscitelli law firm in Tallahassee. Florida Department of Health Named interim communications director was Nick Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUNDING Governor Scott told the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to file a budget amendment to redirect funding for homelessness prevention services. The Legislature provided DCF spending authority in the FY 2018-19 budget for the Challenge Grant, but did not provide for the funding. The Challenge Grant funds are directed to local Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
SPORTS BETTING The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the State of New Jersey regarding states’ ability to allow sports betting. The Court ruled that existing law prohibiting states other than Nevada from permitting sports books unconstitutional. This may open the door for Florida to allow the same. RED LIGHT CAMERAS In a blow Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Governor Rick Scott appointments: Chipola College District Board of Trustees Reappointed was Daniel “Danny” Ryals, Altha, a broker with Danny Ryals Real Estate and the owner of R & R Warehouses. Daytona State College District Board of Trustees Appointed was Sarah Dougherty, Edgewater, co-owner of Dougherty Manufacturing. Florida Keys Community College District Board of Trustees Reappointed were Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]