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Sixth District Court of Appeal Limits Officers’ Authority to Investigate DUI Offenses

On June 14, 2024, the Sixth DCA limited an officer’s authority to conduct DUI investigations...

J. David Marsey
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Government and Administrative

Florida Supreme Court Affirms Officers’ Authority to Order a Driver out of a Vehicle During a Traffic Stop for Officer Safety

The Florida Supreme Court recently affirmed what, until recently, had been long standing law: an...

J. David Marsey
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Government and Administrative

Florida Develops Comprehensive Plan to Address  Camping and Sleeping on Public Property

In an effort to address homelessness, effective October 1, 2024, the State of Florida implements...

J. David Marsey
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Government and Administrative

SCOTUS Clarifies Scope of Social Media Liability for Public Officials

On March 15, 2024, the United States Supreme Court handed down its decisions in Lindke...

Jeffrey J. Grosholz
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Government and Administrative

Florida Supreme Court Provides Dispositive Guidance on Marsy’s Law: The Identities of Crime Victims Are Not Protected From Disclosure

Marsy’s Law was approved by Florida voters in the 2018 general election and amended Article...

J. David Marsey
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Employment and Labor

First DCA Permits Law Enforcement Agencies to Prohibit Sworn Officers from Using Medical Marijuana

The First District Court of Appeal has upheld the termination of a certified correctional officer...

J. David Marsey
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Government and Administrative

Fourth DCA: Florida Sunshine Law’s Strict Compliance vs Public Records Act Good Faith Exception

In yet another example of the Florida Sunshine Law’s virtually unblemished and undefeated record, the...

Jeffrey J. Grosholz
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Government and Administrative

The Who, What, Where and Why of Florida’s Public Records Law, and How to Avoid Pitfalls

Public agencies commonly slip up when navigating Florida’s public records law, which can result in...

Leonard J. Dietzen, III
Jeffrey J. Grosholz
Government and Administrative

Florida Public Records Laws: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Mistakes that Lead to Expensive and Costly Litigation

Florida has the most open public records law in the country so it is imperative...

Leonard J. Dietzen, III
Jeffrey J. Grosholz
Government and Administrative

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Reverses District Court Decision on Florida’s Vaccine Passport Ban

The decision is a win for the Florida governor who sought to protect Florida citizens...

Chase Hattaway
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