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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…