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    From Expectancy to Property: Can a Beneficiary Interest Anchor Probate Venue?

    April 14, 2026By Nicole Nardo

    When a decedent’s only connection to Florida is an interest in someone else’s estate, the question arises whether that connection suffices to establish probate venue in the state, or whether it remains nothing more than a mere expectancy. This issue exposes a subtle yet significant tension in Florida probate law, hinging not only on the […]

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    Kiss the Ring or Leave the Market

    April 10, 2026By Leyda Mujica

    Everywhere you look lately, there’s a shiny ring on someone’s finger—and it’s not the kind that comes with a white dress, vows and a lifetime of commitment. The newest phenomenon are smart rings, wearable technology that quietly tracks everything from movement and health metrics to sleep.[i] Its small sleek design with built-in sensors promises users […]

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    The Right to Bear Arms—or the Right to Say No? Hawaii’s Act 52 and the Limits of State Regulations of Firearms

    April 8, 2026By April Sanchez

    The Second Amendment consistently produces significant tension across a range of personal and societal relationships. Debate persists over whether firearm regulations should be tightened or loosened, and which approach can best achieve an appropriate balance between competing interests. However, this tension does not only exist at this most innate level. It also arises between states […]

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    Invisible Scars and Statutory Barriers: Reforming Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Framework for First Responder PTSD

    April 6, 2026By Danielle Classey Houston

    Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Law was enacted to ensure the prompt delivery of medical and disability benefits to employees injured in the course and scope of their employment.[i]  Historically, however, the statutory framework treated psychological injuries differently from physical ones. Under Florida Statute section 440.093, purely mental or nervous injuries were excluded unless accompanied by a […]

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