FLOWER SALES TAX Florida’s Supreme Court ruled on a case involving the application of sales tax on flowers ordered by out-of-state customers and filled by out-of-state florists. An internet company had sought protection from sales tax collection. The Court ruled that because the company was registered in Florida and had a physical presence in the Read more about Legal Updates[…]
JUVENILE SENTENCING The Florida Supreme Court has ruled on a case involving a murderer who was 16 at the time of her crime. During the trial, the woman was given life in prison without the possibility of parole as allowed by Florida law. Responding to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against such sentences, the Florida Read more about Legal Updates[…]
JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS The Florida Supreme Court ruled on a case involving the Governor’s ability to appoint circuit judges under certain circumstances, but which will affect all elected judges and officials. Three retiring judges submitted their resignations with the effective date of three days prior to the end of their term, thereby creating a vacant judgeship Read more about Legal Updates[…]
DOCS V. GLOCKS The full Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the continuing “docs v. glocks” battle over physician rights to discuss firearms possession within patients’ homes on June 21st. Over the past two years, a three judge panel of the Court has ruled three times in favor of the law. OPEN Read more about Legal Updates[…]
DOCS VS GLOCKS As previously reported, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had been requested to vacate their decision ruling “Docs vs. Glocks” constitutional. The law prohibits doctors from asking questions regarding gun ownership. The previous decision came on a 2-1 vote, but the full eleven member Court will now hear arguments and issue Read more about Legal Updates[…]