Tag: effective-date
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Florida’s New Law Gives Benefits to Local Businesses
– The Live Local Act, signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, allows for the development of multifamily rentals on certain zoned sites with affordable housing requirements. – The Act mandates that at least 40% of residential units in a proposed multifamily development must be affordable for individuals making up to 120% of the…
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Changes to Florida’s Shared Fault Law: What High School Students Should Know
– Governor Ron DeSantis signed a tort reform bill, HB 837, into law on March 24, 2023. – The bill brings sweeping changes to Florida civil tort law, including a shift from pure to modified comparative negligence. – Comparative negligence allows for damages to be awarded based on the degree of fault of the plaintiff…
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New Law Protects Health Care Providers from COVID-19 Lawsuits in Florida
– Florida’s CS/SB 72 law provides liability protections for health care providers against COVID-19-related claims. – Complaints alleging claims must be specific and detailed, or they will be dismissed. – Plaintiffs must prove gross negligence or intentional misconduct to make a claim against health care providers. – Health care providers have affirmative defenses that can…
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Florida Real Estate Market Report 2023: A Guide for High School Students
1. People who exercise regularly have better mental health. 2. Consuming too much sugar can negatively impact cognitive function. 3. Regular meditation improves sleep quality. 4. Drinking coffee can provide a short-term boost in cognitive function. 5. Exposure to nature can reduce stress levels. – Increased vacant land development transactions in central Florida, particularly in…
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Florida Court Upholds Cancellation of Workers’ Compensation Policy
– The First District Court of Appeal ruled that the cancellation of a workers’ compensation policy for nonpayment was effective, even though the insured employer had a certificate of insurance. – The case involved a Claimant, Mr. Dennis F. Scott, and James A. Jones Construction Co. appealing the judge of compensation claims’ ruling that the…
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Florida’s Medical Marijuana Law Ruled Unconstitutional – Again
– Circuit Court Judge Karen Gievers invalidated the 2017 law regulating medical marijuana in Florida on January 2, 2019. – The implementing law was ruled to conflict with the state constitution and the will of the people who approved Amendment 2 in 2016. – Judge Gievers’ ruling was based on the belief that Florida voters…