TIGER RELOCATION The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has won a victory over a Tampa area private zoo. PETA had alleged that the zoo owners mistreated their endangered tigers. The federal judge concurred and barred the owners from owning any tigers and ordered the existing tigers be sent to animal sanctuaries. SETTLEMENT REACHED Attorney Read more about Legal Updates[…]
DEEPWATER HORIZON April 20th marked the ten-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Wildlife has been forever altered, with fish and other sea life still showing oil contamination. The federal moratorium on drilling off the Florida coast is set to expire in 2022. PRESCRIPTIONS DRONE DELIVERY If you live in The Villages, you may be able Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
MIAMI HIGHWAY EXTENSION A Florida administrative judge has ruled against Miami-Dade County and its $1 billion plan for a highway extension into wetlands and agricultural areas. The judge ruled the plan was inconsistent with the county’s transportation and conservation goals and would have had no real effect on commute times. AIRBNB EXEMPTION A Florida appeals court has Read more about Legal Updates[…]
FLORIDA GEORGIA WATER WAR Florida has filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court asking the court to reject the conclusions of their appointed special master. In December, 2019 the special master, a New Mexico-based senior U.S. District Court of Appeals judge, concluded that mismanagement by Florida was the principal cause of the collapse of the Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) has indicated a possible special session during the next fiscal year to readjust the budget in light of the receipt of federal funds from the CARES Acts. To date, Florida has received $4.1 billion from the CARES Acts to aid the state in responding to and recovering from COVID-19. CORONAVIRUS Read more about Legislative Issues[…]