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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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March 4, 2026By Grace Kendall
Flashy billboard advertisements for large law firms containing seven-figure personal injury wins are commonplace in the state of Florida. The seven-figure ($1 million or above) verdicts are less common than the average consumer might think, and are typically reserved for catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and permanent disfigurement.[i] Trials can be lengthy, difficult, painful, and even […]
Criminal LawFeaturedFlorida Statutes
March 1, 2024By Zeinab Beydoun
In the intricate legal tapestry of Florida, the 2008 case of C.E.L. v. State[i] stands out, focusing on a critical question: what happens when someone runs from the police? This scenario unfolds in areas labeled as both high and low in crime, raising legal questions. The case, in effect, differentiates the consequences of […]
Constitutional LawFeaturedFlorida LawFlorida StatutesPresidential Election
October 4, 2023By Mark Salnick
On May 24, 2023, a few months after winning re-election in the 2022 midterm elections, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally announced he was running for president via a Twitter Spaces event co-hosted by then-CEO Elon Musk.[i] While this announcement itself may not have come as a surprise to most Floridians, it raises both […]
