Navigation A Fourth District Court of Appeals decision has restored uniformity statewide when it comes to determining the use of force compared to the actual use of deadly force. The state appellate justices decided that the mere display of a firearm without pulling the trigger, even if the bearer points it at a person’s head, is […]
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Judge: ‘HB 837 applies retroactively to lawsuits filed before effective date’
The thousands of legal actions filed in March by trial attorneys trying to avoid the consequences imposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tort reform package may have been in vain if a state judge’s ruling is upheld on appeal. Hillsborough Circuit Court Judge Ann Leigh Gaylor Moe ruled in a 40-page opinion last month that the new […]
Judge: Major tort reform bill HB837 applies retroactively to lawsuits filed before effective date
The thousands of legal actions filed in March by trial attorneys trying to avoid the consequences imposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tort reform package may have been in vain if a state judge’s ruling is upheld on appeal. Hillsborough Circuit Court Judge Ann Leigh Gaylor Moe ruled in a 40-page opinion last month that the new […]
Obama-appointed federal judge recuses himself from Disney litigation
A federal judge denied the state’s request that he disqualify himself from presiding over Walt Disney Parks and Resorts v Gov. Ron DeSantis et al but has recused himself for another reason. Northern District of Florida Judge Mark Walker was asked to remove himself from the case last week. “A relative within the third degree […]
Jacksonville school district reacts to threat over relocating graduation ceremonies away from churches
After researching the use of religious facilities for school graduations, the Duval County Public School district said it had concluded that such facilities should not be used for official school functions. “It came to our attention recently that some families’ religious beliefs would prevent them from participating in a school-sponsored event held in a religious facility,” […]