Navigation Sen. Jennifer Bradley The House has granted final legislative approval to a series of non-controversial statutory revisions designed to make the court system function more efficiently. The House voted 115-0 Tuesday to approve SB 538 by Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, a Fleming Island attorney. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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Partner of Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP: HB 1551 ‘takes away a tried and true mechanism’
Matthew Lavisky, a partner at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP, said House Bill 1551 reinstates excessive attorney fees and undermines previous insurance litigation reforms. “We have experts making $86,000 for testifying as to what another lawyer ought to make for suing an insurance company,” said Lavisky. “There was already a proposal for settlement mechanism… This […]
Legislative affairs director for Gov. DeSantis on tort reform: ‘Florida finally stabilized its insurance market’
Peter Cuderman, Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs of the Executive Office, said that Florida’s insurance market has stabilized following major tort reforms. These changes have resulted in more insurers entering the market, lower costs, and fewer lawsuits. “Florida finally stabilized its insurance market after landmark tort reforms in 2022 and 2023,” said Cuderman. “12 […]
Governor appoints two new judges in April
Gov. Ron DeSantis made two judicial appointment in April. Andrew Bain of Orlando to serve as judge on the Orange County Court Bain is the head of government and business engagement at Byrd Campbell. Previously, he served as the State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of […]
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Local Sports Association Following Injury
A Pinellas County resident has taken legal action against a local sports association, alleging negligence that resulted in significant personal injuries. On April 14, 2025, Mary Schwegman filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in and for Pinellas County, Florida, against Upper Pinellas Youth Sports Association, Inc. The case revolves […]