New Florida law targets companies using forced labor

New Florida law targets companies using forced labor

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill prohibiting Florida state contracts with companies that use forced labor, creating a “Forced Labor Vendor List” to enforce the new rule. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed into law a bill prohibiting Florida state agencies...
New Florida law amends dental insurance claims process

New Florida law amends dental insurance claims process

Dental insurers will be required to clarify covered services, disclose fees for electronic payments, and restrict retroactive denials of previously authorized payments under new legislation authorized on Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday to...
Court rejects stay in wetlands fight

Court rejects stay in wetlands fight

An appeals court denied Florida’s request to stay a district judge’s ruling that vacated the state’s authority to issue permits for projects affecting wetlands, which was deemed non-compliant with the Endangered Species Act. Rejecting arguments by...