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By Jacek Stramski / Posted onSeptember 25, 2016

The Antique Firearm Exception to Florida's Felon-in-Possession Statute

Jacek Stramski | The Supreme Court recently clarified the antique firearm exception to Florida’s “felon-in-possession” statute. The exception excludes antique firearms from the general probition on possessing firearms by convicted felons who have not had their civil rights restored. State Continue Reading …

By Jacek Stramski / Posted onSeptember 18, 2016

Court Orders New Mayoral Election for Miami Gardens

Jacek Stramski | The City of Miami Gardens will have to hold a second election for mayor after the Florida Supreme Court invalidated the election held on August 30, 2016. In Wright v. City of Miami Beach (SC16-1518), the Court Continue Reading …

By Jacek Stramski / Posted onJuly 9, 2016

When is an Accident a Crash under Florida's Hit and Run Statute?

Jacek Stramski | On July 7, the Supreme Court of Florida considered what it means for a vehicle to be “involved in a crash” for purposes of section 316.027, Florida Statutes. Gaulden v. State (SC14-399). The Court concluded in a Continue Reading …

By Jacek Stramski / Posted onJune 12, 2016

2011 Law Making Judgment Interest Variable Does Not Apply Retroactively

Jacek Stramski | In a 5-2 decision issued on June 9, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the interest awarded on judgments entered between 1998 and 2011 remains unchanged until the judgment is paid and is not affected by 2011 Continue Reading …

By Jacek Stramski / Posted onJune 12, 2016

Court Extends Availability of Temporary Disability Benefits Under Workers' Compensation Statutes

Jacek Stramski | This week the Supreme Court held that section 440.15(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2009), which cuts off workers’ compensation disability benefits to a worker who is totally disabled and unable to work but who has not yet reached maximum Continue Reading …

By Jacek Stramski / Posted onJune 6, 2016

Full Faith and Credit, Capital Punishment, Guns, and Fees – Oral Arguments in June

Jacek Stramski | The Supreme Court is heading into its summer break with an oral argument lineup that is heavy on substance. Some cases that may be worth watching live on Gavel2Gavel are: On Tuesday morning, the Court will consider Continue Reading …

By Jacek Stramski / Posted onJune 4, 2016

Civil Liability for False Reporting of Criminal Activity

Jacek Stramski | The Court recently considered whether a person who falsely reports criminal conduct to law enforcement is immune from civil liability for the false report. The Court concluded that while a qualified privilege shields a person making a Continue Reading …

By Jacek Stramski / Posted onJune 4, 2016

Court Holds that Right to Tax Exemption does not Vest until Certification of Tax Roll

Dwight Slater | In a unanimous opinion authored by Justice Polston, the Court reversed the First DCA’s decision in Stranburg v. Panama Commons L.P., 160 So. 3d 160 (Fla. 1st DCA 2015), which held that Panama Commons (“PC”) had a Continue Reading …

By Jacek Stramski / Posted onDecember 17, 2015

Supreme Court Removes Judge from Bench for Physical Altercation with Public Defender

Jacek Stramski | On December 17, 2015, the Florida Supreme Court rejected the Judicial Qualifications Commission’s (JQC) recommendation that Judge John Murphy of Brevard County be suspended, and instead held that he “surrendered his privilege to serve in [the] court Continue Reading …

By Jacek Stramski / Posted onNovember 6, 2015

Failure to Appear is not Direct Criminal Contempt

Jacek Stramski | On November 5, the Florida Supreme Court issued its opinion in State v. Diaz de la Portilla (SC14-1625) and clarified that failure to appear at a scheduled hearing when required to do so by a court can Continue Reading …

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