Of the 3,517 bills filed this Session (including 1,634 proposed House appropriations projects, which are considered bills), only 207 passed both the Senate and House. That is 10 more bills than last year’s total. Here is a recap of some interesting bills that passed and failed this Session. Bills that Passed PARENTAL CONSENT One of Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
TELEMARKETERS The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has issued rulings on a case originating in the Middle District of Florida. The cases concerned the unwanted and unsolicited telephone calls we all endure. The Appeals Court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and opens the door to future litigation against telemarketers. RECREATIONAL POT Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Of the 3,517 bills filed this Session (including 1,634 proposed House appropriations projects, which are considered bills), only 207 passed both the Senate and House. That is 10 more bills than last year’s total. Here is a recap of some interesting bills that passed and failed this Session. Bills that Passed SCHOOL CREDIT FOR MILITARY Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Of the 3,517 bills filed this Session (including 1,634 proposed House appropriations projects, which are considered bills), only 207 passed both the Senate and House. That is 10 more bills than last year’s total. Here is a recap of some interesting bills that passed and failed this Session. Bills that Failed VACATION RENTALS After much Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
VOICE CLONING SCAM Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a consumer alert to caution Floridians about a new, innovative phone scamming technology that recreates familiar voices in an attempt to steal money. The technology allows people to use near-perfect reproductions of real people’s voices. Scammers could use the technology to pose as the target’s family member Read more about Issues of Interest[…]