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Bill to put guardrails around deposing sexual assault victims younger than 18 moves in the House

Rep. Taylor Yarkosky After an emotional debate, a House panel approved a measure that would bar defense attorneys from deposing sexual assault victims younger than 18, absent a showing of good cause. The House Judiciary Committee voted 19-4 on April 11 to approve HB 1037 by Rep. Taylor Yarkosky, R-Clermont.

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Bill to allow remote attendance at certain juvenile and dependency proceedings clears House panel

Rep. David Silvers Florida law would authorize remote attendance at certain juvenile court and dependency proceedings under a measure that is moving through the Florida Legislature. The House Judiciary Committee voted 15-0 on April 11 to approve HB 1571 by Rep. David Silvers, D-West Palm Beach.

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New Florida court filings soared to 280,122 in March in runup to signing of tort reforms

A record number of civil cases –  280,122 – were filed in Florida courts in March during the runup to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to sign a comprehensive tort-reform measure, according to a new tally of civil lawsuits.  The number of cases filed on the Florida’s Courts E-Filing Portal last month represented a 126.9% increase […]

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Measure to end assigning insurance benefits to auto glass repair companies moves

Rep. Philip “Griff” Griffitts, Jr. A bipartisan “tort reform” measure that would prevent motorists from assigning their insurance benefits to auto-glass repair companies is headed to the House floor. The House Commerce Committee voted April 10 to approve HB 541 by Rep. Philip “Griff” Griffitts, Jr., R-Panama City. It’s companion, SB 1002 by Sen. Linda […]

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Bill addresses threats against justices, judicial assistants and their families

Rep. Mike Gottlieb Making death threats against justices and judicial assistants — and their family members — would be a first-degree misdemeanor under a measure moving through the Florida Legislature. The Justice Appropriations Subcommittee voted 15-0 on April 11 to approve HB 67 by Rep. Mike Gottlieb, D-Plantation. A companion, SB 174 by Sen. Tina […]

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