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[…]
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[…]
FACEBOOK FRIEND The Florida Supreme Court has refused to reconsider its previous ruling that a Facebook friendship between a judge and an attorney who is appearing before the judge does not call for an immediate recusal. STAND YOUR GROUND The Florida Supreme Court has clarified this law and ruled that law enforcement officers are eligible for Stand Read more about Legal Updates[…]