JURIST

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida on Tuesday struck down a portion of a Florida immigration law as unconstitutional and declared that the measures within the bill were racially motivated.

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JURIST

MAY 18, 2022

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Monday signed House Bill 1571 into law, which prohibits protestors from demonstrating outside of private residences. The Florida House of Representatives first introduced the bill in January. A majority of the Florida Senate quickly approved the bill in March. It then passed in March.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 14, 2025

“Full 11th Circuit upholds Florida age limit for gun buys, rejecting NRA challenge; Although the appeals court ruled the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act constitutional, Floridas attorney general announced his office would not defend the law if the case is appealed to the U.S.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Florida Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh declared Florida’s most recent congressional map unconstitutional on Saturday because it weakens Black voters’ ability to elect representatives of their choice. Marsh declared the map unconstitutional and blocked the Florida Secretary of State from using it in future elections.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The US District Court for the Nothern District of Florida Thursday blocked part of a Florida law that limits what professors at public universities can believe about racism and sexism. The post US judge blocks part of Florida law limiting professors’ views on racism and sexism appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit reinstated a Florida man’s conviction on Thursday, following a challenge that the police department violated the man’s Miranda rights. Jimmie Bowen was arrested for his alleged involvement in gang related violence.

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JURIST

AUGUST 12, 2021

Apple reached a settlement Tuesday to end a copyright lawsuit it initiated against Florida startup Corellium LLC for Corellium’s “virtual” version of the iPhone used for research to detect potential bugs. In August 2019, Apple filed suit against Corellium in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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JURIST

APRIL 1, 2022

A federal judge Thursday struck down multiple parts of a Florida election law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis last year as unconstitutional. DeSantis signed Florida’s new restrictive voting bill SB 90 in May 2021. The post Federal judge strikes down portions of restrictive Florida election law appeared first on JURIST - News.

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JURIST

JANUARY 12, 2022

Two Florida student athletes filed a lawsuit challenging compensation restrictions on Monday. The lawsuit alleges that the FHSAA currently prevents Florida high school athletes from profiting off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The lawsuit comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling in NCAA v.

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JURIST

JULY 3, 2021

US Judge Robert Hinkle from the Northern District of Florida (Tallahassee Division) Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction against Florida’s new social media law FL SB 7072 which, among other things, mandated social media companies to publish detailed standards for censorship, shadow-banning, and de-platforming of users.

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JURIST

APRIL 20, 2023

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) on Wednesday approved an expansion of the state’s controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law. A 2022 lawsuit challenging its validity was filed by Equality Florida and Family Equality. However, Florida officials have vigorously defended the law.

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JURIST

MAY 2, 2023

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Monday announced it will file suit counter to Walt Disney Company in a pending case involving potential government overreach. The complaint, filed in an Orange County, Florida court, alleges nine counts.

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JURIST

MARCH 21, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law on Wednesday that prohibits homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces, such as sidewalks and parks. In January, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear a case, City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. The bill, HB 1365, is set to take effect on October 1.

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JURIST

MARCH 25, 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors into law on Monday. ” The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida voiced its opposition to the law, stating, “The Constitution is clear. A Federal Appeals Court overturned a similar law in Arkansas.

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JURIST

JULY 23, 2023

A group of plaintiffs on Friday filed an amended complaint in Florida seeking to block enforcement of the state’s restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans adults. ” Florida’s restrictions on gender-affirming care for trans individuals took effect in May. NPs are considered to be more accessible than physicians.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At least two nonprofits have filed amicus briefs suggesting the case raises First Amendment issues, particularly because the United States has alleged that Burke is not a “professional journalist” under Florida’s reporter’s privilege law. Fox is not mentioned by name in the indictment.

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JURIST

MAY 22, 2023

The NAACP Board of Directors issued a formal travel advisory Sunday for the state of Florida over a series of laws recently signed by Governor Ron DeSantis that the organization says “[attempt] to erase Black history and to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Florida schools.”

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JURIST

AUGUST 29, 2021

Circuit Court Judge John Cooper on Friday verbally ruled against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R) planned retribution against local school districts that implement masking requirements. 241, also known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights. 241, also known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights.

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JURIST

JUNE 16, 2022

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday announced the arrest of three Florida residents. Cloud, Florida were charged in connection with their actions in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. . Gray, Issacs and Hallon are expected to appear in a federal court in the Middle District of Florida later today.

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JURIST

JANUARY 18, 2022

Endo International PLC (Endo) Tuesday agreed to pay $65 million to settle all Florida governmental opioid-related cases and claims, preventing pending claims against the specialty pharmaceutical company from going to trial. will fully resolve Florida’s pending opioid-related claims. and Endo Health Solutions Inc.,

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JURIST

JANUARY 19, 2025

CNN reached a legal settlement with a security contractor on Friday after the Florida First District Court of Appeal ruled the network liable for defamation. The Court of Appeal upheld the trial court’s decision, awarding Young and his company Nemex Enterprises $5 million in compensatory damages.

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EvidenceProf Blog

JANUARY 14, 2021

Similar to its federal counterpart, section 90.404(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes states that Similar fact evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts is admissible when relevant to prove a material fact in issue, including, but not limited to, proof of.

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ABA Journal

JUNE 7, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled against the elected prosecutor in the Orlando, Florida, area in a challenge to her suspension from office by the…

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JURIST

APRIL 27, 2023

Disney filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and state officials, accusing them of spearheading a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against the entertainment giant. In response, Disney is seeking injunctive relief to block the actions of both DeSantis and the board.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Share The Supreme Court on Monday appeared skeptical of a pair of laws in Texas and Florida that would regulate how large social media companies control content posted on their sites. Two trade groups representing social media platforms went to federal court to challenge the laws. Both laws were passed in the wake of the Jan.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The post Florida Supreme Court Nixes State Bar’s Diversity Programs appeared first on Above the Law. Very on brand.

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JURIST

MAY 25, 2021

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Monday that prohibits social media platforms from “willfully deplatforming a candidate” during an election, adding fuel to the conflict between Republicans and the tech industry. Violations can carry a fine of up to $250,000 per day.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court has directed the state bar to stop funding diversity and inclusion initiatives in its new budget. In response, the Florida Bar…

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HowAppealing

APRIL 29, 2022

“Alan Lawson retiring from Florida Supreme Court”: Jim Saunders of the News Service of Florida has this report.

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LawSites

MARCH 14, 2024

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about two more cases of AI-hallucinated citations in court filings leading to sanctions , and now comes the case of a Florida lawyer suspended from practice after filing cases that were “completely fabricated.” ” On March 8, the U.S. District Judge John E.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The United States Supreme Court Monday denied the appeal of Ramin Khorrami, an Arizona man who was convicted of fraud before an eight-member jury. Six states in the US allow for trials before six or eight-person juries in felony cases: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts and Utah.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Monday reinstated a lawsuit alleging a Florida school district failed to meet disabled students’ right to a free and appropriate public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). IDEA became law in 1975.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A Florida judge is facing ethics allegations that he “behaved intemperately” in court and showed bias for or against certain parties and attorneys. The Florida…

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Above The Law

JULY 5, 2023

Is there anything DeSanctimonious loves more than getting his ass kicked in court? The post Court Tosses Florida Voter Registration Restriction. Yeah, Another One. appeared first on Above the Law.

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JURIST

JUNE 6, 2022

The US Supreme Court Monday held by a 7-2 vote in Gallardo v. The court’s ruling says that states can be reimbursed for these expenses if a settlement is made between the injured and liable parties. The Court’s holding is inconsistent with the structure of the Medicaid program and will cause needless unfairness and disruption.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For those of you who still can’t get enough of watching panels of white men droning on about developments in the law, here is reason to celebrate: The Florida Supreme Court has doubled down on a rule it adopted earlier this year that prohibits the use of quotas in selecting participants for CLE courses.

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HowAppealing

MAY 8, 2024

“Biden taps Florida judge for Atlanta-based federal appeals court”: Rosie Manins of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has this report. ” The post “Biden taps Florida judge for Atlanta-based federal appeals court” appeared first on How Appealing. .”

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