On Thursday, the Supreme Court approved the Water and Land Conservation Amendment for placement on the ballot. According to the ballot summary, the amendment would fund “the Land Acquisition Trust Fund to acquire, restore, improve, and manage conservation lands including Continue Reading …
By Scott Kalish In Gridine v. State of Florida (SC12-1223) and Henry v. State of Florida (SC12-578), argued on Monday, the court was presented with the issue of whether the 8th amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits a juvenile Continue Reading …
By Herron Bond Today the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in Bowen v. Christensen (SC12-2078), about whether, as a matter of law, a holder of legal title who has not transferred his or her interest in a vehicle by sale Continue Reading …
This week has one of the busiest oral argument schedules for the Florida Supreme Court this year, with the Court hearing several cases that are likely to set important precedents in various areas of law. Here are some selected cases. Continue Reading …
The Florida Supreme Court issued an order on Tuesday accepting jurisdiction in Alachua County, et al. v. Expedia, Inc., et al. (SC13-838). The central issue in the case is whether online travel companies such as Expedia and Hotels.com are required Continue Reading …
In Van v. Schmidt (SC11-1467), the Florida Supreme Court clarified the applicable standards and remedies available to an appellate court when reviewing a trial court’s order to grant a new trial on the grounds that the jury verdict was contrary Continue Reading …
