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Washington Redskins
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

The NFL's Rooney Rule has long been a topic of conversation, even debate. What does it do?

Florida issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule, alleging it violates state law by requiring race-based hiring considerations.
Miami Marlins
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Tiger Woods had pills in pocket and eyes were bloodshot when arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence

Woods was arrested for DUI after a crash, showing signs of impairment and having taken prescription medication.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

What to know about Tiger Woods' rollover crash in Florida

Tiger Woods' refusal to take a urine test after a crash can lead to prosecution under new Florida law.
Miami
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Florida court shields reverse mortgage credit from garnishment

Undistributed reverse mortgage funds are protected from garnishment under Florida's homestead exemption until requested by the homeowner.
Pets
fromSun Sentinel
5 months ago

Insuring your pet? You should know about these changes to Florida law

Florida enacted a law to regulate pet insurance, banning wellness-as-insurance marketing, requiring disclosure of exclusions, agent training, and a 30-day cancellation right.
US politics
fromWUSF
5 months ago

Tech industry groups seek to speed up Florida social media law case

A federal appeals court was asked to quickly hear whether Florida's 2024 law restricting children's access to certain social-media sites violates the First Amendment.
US politics
fromABA Journal
6 months ago

Florida cases seeking death penalty for child sex abuse could test precedent in Supreme Court

Florida prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in child rape cases, potentially prompting a Supreme Court review of the 2008 Kennedy v. Louisiana precedent.
US politics
fromTasting Table
7 months ago

Florida's Biggest Grocery Chain Just Made A Controversial Decision About Guns That Other Stores Ban - Tasting Table

Publix will allow open carry of firearms in its Florida stores after a court ruling and says it will follow federal, state, and local laws.
US politics
fromSun Sentinel
8 months ago

DeSantis seeks to blame Legislature for street-art crackdown. Lawmakers tell different story.

Florida removed LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalks citing a transportation law, though legislators say the law contains no explicit prohibition on roadway art.
US politics
fromDefector
9 months ago

Josina Anderson Advises Independent Noun-Inclusion Vis-A-Vis Chemtrails | Defector

Florida's new law bans aerosol-based weather modification but is redundant, penalizes nonexistent permitted activities, and mainly responds to chemtrail fears.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
9 months ago

Capital Improvements and 5 Things To Know About the Hidden Property Tax Trap

Major capital improvements can significantly increase property taxes due to reassessment.
Renovations requiring building permits can trigger property tax reassessment.
Minor improvements can also initiate a reassessment process, impacting taxes.
State laws vary widely regarding property tax reassessment after renovations.
US politics
fromPoynter
10 months ago

Florida's attorney general said state is 'under attack' from weather modification. Is that true? - Poynter

Florida Attorney General promotes law prohibiting weather modification, citing concerns of health risks and potential links to natural disasters.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
10 months ago

Another Florida city will power-wash its rainbow crosswalks away under pressure from Sean Duffy, Ron DeSantis

West Palm Beach will remove rainbow crosswalk colors to comply with Florida law, but will create a new monument to honor LGBTQ+ members.
fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

Am Law 100 Firm Hit With Second Malpractice Claim This Year... With Three, They Get A Free Sandwich! - Above the Law

"Akerman failed to advise [plaintiff] Turner of the most basic and appropriate remedies available to landlords under Florida law in the event of a breach by a tenant."
Law
fromAdvocate.com
10 months ago

Appeals court rules transgender Florida teacher cannot use female pronouns in school

"Wood's suit, by her own admission, challenges only the statute's application to her speech 'in the classroom.' That means the state law governs her actions as an employee of the state, and does not infringe on her rights as a private citizen."
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
10 months ago

If a Tree Falls in Florida, Who Has To Pay Damages?

The Fallen Tree Act was intended to ease the burden on homeowners by making tree owners responsible for damages caused by their trees, regardless of negligence.
Renovation
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