Florida

Florida, also known as “The Sunshine State,” was the 27th state to become admitted for statehood to the US, on March 3, 1845. Prior to its statehood, it was known as Florida Territory. Ranked by population, Florida is the 3rd most populous US-state; ranked by land-area it is the 22nd-largest US state.

Florida is one of the most culturally diverse areas in the country. It was initially inhabited by Native American groups in the early 16th century, at which point Spanish-settlers made way to the coast, removing Native-tribes. Ponce de Leon is the earliest known European settler to reach land in Florida, on April 2, 1513. He named it “La Florida”, or “land of the flowers.” Several settlers came through the state after Ponce de Leon, including Hernando de Soto, and Don Tristán de Luna y Arellano, who eventually settled the present-day city of Pensacola. 

Currently, Florida’s political system is extremely diverse and conflicted, as is the case with the state’s demographic-split throughout. The liberal southeastern portion of the state traditionally supports Democratic politics, while the traditional northern region of the state is more conservative, supporting the Republican Party. Cuban expats are a large community and force in Florida, and US-Cuba relations is an important issue in Florida.  Money, budgetary concerns, and state-spending, are often areas where the parties and regions, conflict most in their political differences. Florida has 27 congressional districts. Currently, 11 are members of the Democratic party and 16 members represent the Republican party. 

Florida has several major industries; including agriculture, specifically citrus fruits are a major part of the economy.  Additionally, real estate and tourism are major industries in Florida; Orlando, Florida boasts a variety of tourist destinations like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios that draw visitors from all over the country.  Florida also boasts a sizable aerospace industry. 

The National Law Review covers an extensive range of cases coming out of Florida. Florida is part of the Eleventh Circuit.  Florida is known for catastrophic hurricanes and a hotbed for immigration these issues are analyzed by the legal experts at NLR. Further, administrative agency news, bankruptcy proceedings, insurance (stemming from flood/hurricane damage) and medical marijuana are several areas of interest are followed and covered by The National Law Review. 

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Sep
10
2015
Hut, Hut, Phlmph — Florida Judge Denies Dismissal of Tax on Delivery Charges Lawsuit McDermott Will & Emery
Sep
9
2015
False Claims Act: Can Satisfying A Regulatory Requirement Now Equate To Providing Illegal Remuneration? McDermott Will & Emery
Aug
17
2015
Amgen v. Apotex – what is the outcome when biosimilar applicants actually dance? Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Aug
11
2015
More Unqualified Commercial Drivers Attain CDLs Due to Cheating Scheme Stark & Stark
Jul
31
2015
Los hostales toman el poder: Primera parte Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
27
2015
July 2015 Tax Appeals Update Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
Jul
23
2015
Lujo y cultura detrás del crecimiento de Miami como un destino para los más ricos Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
21
2015
La propuesta de presupuesto del condado de Miami-Dade confirma el compromiso con las P3 Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
15
2015
Miami-Dade County Proposed Budget Confirms Dedication To P3s Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
11
2015
Lawyers May Advise on Clients’ Social Media Clean-Up Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
10
2015
Florida Restrictive Covenant Statute Remains “Truly Obnoxious” In New York Courts Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Jul
9
2015
Beer-Maker Puts an End to Brewhaha: Anheuser Busch Agrees to Settle Second of Two Class Action Lawsuits over Beer Origin Disclaimers Proskauer Rose LLP
Jul
8
2015
Por qué Miami ofrece oportunidades atractivas para inversionistas Chinos Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
8
2015
Los espacios verdes de Miami son los bienes principales para las asociaciones público-privadas Bilzin Sumberg
Jul
8
2015
El próximo motor económico de Miami: La renovación urbana Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
23
2015
Dinosaur No More: Lawyers in New York and Florida Told to Up Their Tech Game The Rainmaker Institute
Jun
19
2015
Amendments to Condominium Termination Law Impede Ability to Terminate Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
18
2015
New Florida Statute Codifies U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Koontz and Provides Relief Against ‘Extortionate’ Exactions Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
17
2015
New Florida Statute Codifies U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Koontz Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jun
17
2015
Sunset of Distressed Condominium Relief Act Extended Bilzin Sumberg
Jun
15
2015
If the Payroll Company Says it’s an Employee …Importance of Employee Classification Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Jun
10
2015
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Immune to Statutory Bad Faith Claims Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Jun
3
2015
Minimum Wage Increases – Another Challenge For National Employers and Unintended Consequences For the Public Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
3
2015
How New SEC Focus Will Affect South Florida Real Estate Private Equity Bilzin Sumberg
May
26
2015
Luxury & Culture Behind Miami’s Growth as a Destination for the Wealthy Bilzin Sumberg
May
22
2015
Florida Passes Law Requiring Contact Information on Websites Foley & Lardner LLP
May
15
2015
Florida Governor Signs Omnibus Growth Management Bill into Law Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
8
2015
Is Urban Renewal Miami’s Next Economic Engine? Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
27
2015
Florida Governor Settles Litigation Over Drug Testing of State Workers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
24
2015
Judgment Based Partly on Florida Civil Theft Statute Neither Covered nor Insurable by Directors and Officers or Property Policies Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Apr
10
2015
Florida Employment Bills on Radar Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
10
2015
Courts Split on Employees’ Proof of Violation of Florida’s Private-Sector Whistleblower Law Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
6
2015
Florida Senate Tightens Requirements for Construction Defect Claims Bilzin Sumberg
Apr
1
2015
Manufacturing on the Rise in Florida Foley & Lardner LLP
Mar
31
2015
Miami’s Green Spaces Are Prime Assets for Public-Private Partnerships Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
23
2015
Why Miami Offers Attractive Opportunities to Chinese Investors re: Real Estate Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
12
2015
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Settle Cheerleaders’ Wage-and-Hour Class Action Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
12
2015
Advisory Committee’s Recommendations: Positive Sign for South Florida Companies Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
11
2015
Rising Traffic Concerns Could Provide Cash Flow Stability for Miami’s Transportation P3 Solution Bilzin Sumberg
Mar
6
2015
Florida Court Again Strikes Down DOL H-2B Regulations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
25
2015
La Casa Blanca Propone Una Nueva Herramienta de Financiamiento P3: Bonos públicos de infraestructura calificados Bilzin Sumberg
Feb
25
2015
Telehealth Bill Moving Forward in Florida - But Medicaid Coverage Sacrificed Mintz
Feb
25
2015
Tampa Council Says No to “Ban the Box” Law for City Contractors, Seeks Alternative Legislation Proskauer Rose LLP
Feb
20
2015
How a Florida District Court Allowed Enforcement of a Judgment against a Nevis Limited Liability Company Membership Interest Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered
Feb
20
2015
Kedem, LLC v. Team International Group of America, Inc. Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
Jan
29
2015
Anti-Fracking Resolution by Miami-Dade County Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
28
2015
The Debate Over Florida’s First Commercial Waste-to-Energy Incinerator in 2 Decades Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
23
2015
2015 Economic Outlook. Blue Skies Ahead. Bilzin Sumberg
Jan
22
2015
Miami-Dade County Moves Forward with Comprehensive Climate Change Planning Initiatives Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
21
2015
Transit Oriented Development Critical to Metropolitan Growth Bilzin Sumberg
 

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