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Controversial, twice vetoed alimony reform bill rears its ugly head again

Controversial, twice vetoed alimony reform bill rears its ugly head again

by Brian Burgess | Mar 7, 2022

Over the last decade, an extremely controversial alimony reform bill passed by Florida lawmakers was shot down not once, but twice by then-Governor Rick Scott. Scott cited the fact that the proposed reform law would have been retroactive, with far-reaching...
Florida’s proposed data privacy law would hurt consumers and businesses

Florida’s proposed data privacy law would hurt consumers and businesses

by Spencer Purnell | Mar 3, 2022

While trying to give consumers more control over their data, House Bill 9 violates several of the best practices for good consumer privacy laws. Aiming to protect Floridians’ privacy, the Florida House of Representatives is considering a data privacy bill that,...
DeSantis pushes stalled healthcare free speech bill: “There are still more threats to freedom”

DeSantis pushes stalled healthcare free speech bill: “There are still more threats to freedom”

by Caden DeLisa | Mar 3, 2022

  Speaking in Panama City alongside newly-confirmed Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, Governor Ron DeSantis showcased the ‘Free Speech of Health Care Practitioners’ bill that would protect the first...
Bill blocking church closures goes to DeSantis for signature

Bill blocking church closures goes to DeSantis for signature

by News Service of Florida | Mar 2, 2022

TALLAHASSEE — A bill that would shield churches and other religious institutions from being closed by government orders during future emergencies is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The House voted 88-29 Wednesday to approve the measure (SB 254), which would block...
Jacksonville University latest Florida school to announce plans to open a law school

Jacksonville University latest Florida school to announce plans to open a law school

by Caden DeLisa | Mar 1, 2022

  Jacksonville University (JU) today announced its plan to establish a law school, becoming the 13th institution within the state to offer a pathway to a law degree. JU’s College of Law is readying a launch for the fall 2022 academic semester and...
Family law advocates raise privacy concerns over guardianship database bill

Family law advocates raise privacy concerns over guardianship database bill

by Brian Burgess | Feb 28, 2022

An obscure bill moving quickly through the Florida legislature has family law experts concerned over the establishment of what they say is a far-reaching database and a sweeping expansion of data collection on some of the state’s most vulnerable individuals. The...
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