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US Supreme Court refuses to reinstate a Florida law targeting drag shows

JURIST

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The US Supreme Court, in a split decision, issued a brief statement on Thursday refusing to reinstate a Florida law that targets drag shows. A lower court order previously prohibited the law from coming into effect. HM Florida-ORL, LLC deals with an Orlando, Florida restaurant and bar known as Hamburger Mary’s.

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Florida Court Reverses Convictions, Concluding That Clergy Communications Privilege Applies to Religious Family Counseling

EvidenceProf Blog

MAY 15, 2025

90.505(2) of the Florida Statutes provides that A person has a privilege to refuse to disclose, and to prevent another from disclosing, a confidential communication by the person to a member of the clergy in his or her capacity.

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Federal court blocks Florida ‘anti-riot’ bill

JURIST

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The Tallahassee Division of the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction blocking Florida’s controversial “anti-riot” bill, delivering a blow to one of Governor Ron DeSantis’s central election promises and a victory to civil rights groups.

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Federal appeals court upholds Florida law requiring felons to pay debts before voting

JURIST

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on Monday upheld a 2019 Florida law that prevents felons from voting until they pay their legal financial obligations of fines, fees, and restitution. The court held that the voting requirement did not unconstitutionally discriminate against low-income women of color.

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US appeals court temporarily bars Florida social media law

JURIST

MAY 26, 2022

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Monday unanimously ruled in favor of a preliminary injunction against a Florida law regulating how social media companies moderate content on their platforms. The post US appeals court temporarily bars Florida social media law appeared first on JURIST - News.

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US book publishers sue Florida Department of Education over library restrictions

JURIST

AUGUST 31, 2024

Six major book publishers Friday sued the Florida Department of Education, challenging a 2023 state law used to restrict books in school libraries. The need to consider the value of the book as a whole, or its literary, scientific or political value, is part of the obscenity test outlined in the 1973 US Supreme Court case Miller v California.

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Florida Court Orders Hearing on Whether Defense Counsel Was Ineffective for Failing to Contact Alibi Witnesses

EvidenceProf Blog

MAY 23, 2025

The latest example can be found in the recent opinion of the District Court of. It's an issue I researched extensively in connection with the Adnan Syed case: When does defense counsel's failure to contact alibi witnesses constitute ineffective assistance.

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Florida Judge Known For Inappropriately Timed ‘Dad Jokes’ Gets Put On Time Out

Above The Law

MAY 15, 2025

” Circuit Court Judge Gary M. a former Florida state senator who was elected to the bench in 2022, will be suspended without pay effective Monday night, the high court said in a brief order Wednesday that encourages the state Judicial Qualification Commission to “conduct any remaining proceedings promptly.”

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Florida advances bill to bar LGBTQ discussions in schools

JURIST

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

A Florida legislative committee Thursday advanced a bill that would outlaw certain discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida schools. A court could award damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs to the parent should they succeed in receiving relief.

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US federal judge finds Florida state court violated right to timely access court documents

JURIST

JUNE 12, 2022

A US federal judge Friday found that a Florida state court violated Courthouse News Services’ First Amendment right to “timely access court documents.”. Courthouse News Services alleged that most civil complaints are unavailable to the public the day they are filed in Broward County Circuit Court.

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Federal judge strikes down Florida immigration law as racially motivated

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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Florida governor signs bill prohibiting protests outside of private residences

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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“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, Florida’s attorney general announced his office would not defend the law if the case is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court”

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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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Florida judge strikes down congressional district map for disenfranchising Black voters

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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US judge blocks part of Florida law limiting professors’ views on racism and sexism

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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US court of appeals reinstates conviction of Florida man after he alleged police violated his Miranda rights

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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Apple reaches settlement to end copyright suit against Florida startup

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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Federal judge strikes down portions of restrictive Florida election law

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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Student athletes file lawsuit challenging boundaries of Florida compensation rules

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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Federal judge blocks Florida social media censorship law

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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Florida Department of Education approves expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

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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Florida oversight board sues Walt Disney Company in ongoing legal battle

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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Florida governor signs law preventing homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces

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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Florida governor signs restrictive social media ban for minors

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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Enforcement of Florida gender-affirming care restrictions challenged after June injunction

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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Florida freelance journalist indicted for hacking media companies

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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NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida over state efforts to limit Black history classes and ban diversity programs in schools

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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Florida judge rules against governor’s sanctions for schools with mask mandates

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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DOJ arrests three Florida residents in connection with Capitol riot

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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Pharmaceutical company agrees to settle Florida opioid case for $65M

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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CNN reaches $5M settlement with US Navy veteran in defamation case

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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Florida Court Finds Trial Court Erred in Excluding Evidence That Someone Other Than the Defendant Had a Motive to Kill the Victim

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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Florida Supreme Court rules against prosecutor ousted by governor

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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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Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over ‘relentless campaign to weaponize government power’

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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Florida Supreme Court Nixes State Bar’s Diversity Programs

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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Supreme Court skeptical of Texas, Florida regulation of social media moderation

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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“Florida’s Drag Show Ban for Minors Blocked by Eleventh Circuit; ‘Scalpel’ was needed instead of ‘shotgun’ law, court said; Vague language covering too much speech doomed restrictions”:

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MAY 13, 2025

“Floridas Drag Show Ban for Minors Blocked by Eleventh Circuit; Scalpel was needed instead of shotgun law, court said; Vague language covering too much speech doomed restrictions”: Alex Ebert of Bloomberg Law has this report (subscription required for full access). Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit at this link.

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Florida governor signs bill prohibiting social media platforms from banning political candidates

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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Florida Supreme Court tells state bar to stop funding diversity initiatives

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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“Alan Lawson retiring from Florida Supreme Court”

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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Federal Court Suspends Florida Attorney Over Filing Fabricated Cases Hallucinated by AI

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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US Supreme Court declines to hear case regarding jury size in felony trials

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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US appeals court reinstates disability lawsuit against Florida school district

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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Court Tosses Florida Voter Registration Restriction. Yeah, Another One.

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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US Supreme Court refuses to reinstate a Florida law targeting drag shows

Florida Court Reverses Convictions, Concluding That Clergy Communications Privilege Applies to Religious Family Counseling

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Federal court blocks Florida ‘anti-riot’ bill

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Federal appeals court upholds Florida law requiring felons to pay debts before voting

US appeals court temporarily bars Florida social media law

US book publishers sue Florida Department of Education over library restrictions

Florida Court Orders Hearing on Whether Defense Counsel Was Ineffective for Failing to Contact Alibi Witnesses

Florida Judge Known For Inappropriately Timed ‘Dad Jokes’ Gets Put On Time Out

Florida advances bill to bar LGBTQ discussions in schools

US federal judge finds Florida state court violated right to timely access court documents

Federal judge strikes down Florida immigration law as racially motivated

Florida governor signs bill prohibiting protests outside of private residences

Florida judge strikes down congressional district map for disenfranchising Black voters

US judge blocks part of Florida law limiting professors’ views on racism and sexism

US court of appeals reinstates conviction of Florida man after he alleged police violated his Miranda rights

Apple reaches settlement to end copyright suit against Florida startup

Federal judge strikes down portions of restrictive Florida election law

Student athletes file lawsuit challenging boundaries of Florida compensation rules

Federal judge blocks Florida social media censorship law

Florida Department of Education approves expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Florida oversight board sues Walt Disney Company in ongoing legal battle

Florida governor signs law preventing homeless individuals from sleeping in public spaces

Florida governor signs restrictive social media ban for minors

Enforcement of Florida gender-affirming care restrictions challenged after June injunction

Florida freelance journalist indicted for hacking media companies

NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida over state efforts to limit Black history classes and ban diversity programs in schools

Florida judge rules against governor’s sanctions for schools with mask mandates

DOJ arrests three Florida residents in connection with Capitol riot

Pharmaceutical company agrees to settle Florida opioid case for $65M

CNN reaches $5M settlement with US Navy veteran in defamation case

Florida Court Finds Trial Court Erred in Excluding Evidence That Someone Other Than the Defendant Had a Motive to Kill the Victim

Florida Supreme Court rules against prosecutor ousted by governor

Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over ‘relentless campaign to weaponize government power’

Florida Supreme Court Nixes State Bar’s Diversity Programs

Supreme Court skeptical of Texas, Florida regulation of social media moderation

“Florida’s Drag Show Ban for Minors Blocked by Eleventh Circuit; ‘Scalpel’ was needed instead of ‘shotgun’ law, court said; Vague language covering too much speech doomed restrictions”:

Florida governor signs bill prohibiting social media platforms from banning political candidates

Florida Supreme Court tells state bar to stop funding diversity initiatives

“Alan Lawson retiring from Florida Supreme Court”

Federal Court Suspends Florida Attorney Over Filing Fabricated Cases Hallucinated by AI

US Supreme Court declines to hear case regarding jury size in felony trials

US appeals court reinstates disability lawsuit against Florida school district

Court Tosses Florida Voter Registration Restriction. Yeah, Another One.

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