Disney and the state of Florida reached a settlement to end a high-profile lawsuit in state court over control of the special district encompassing the Walt Disney World theme parks. Additionally, Disney agreed to defer briefings in a federal lawsuit against DeSantis while both parties attempt to reach a consensus on a new development agreement … Read Article
In the vibrant atmosphere of Miami, a federal judge has dealt a decisive blow to the Walt Disney Co., dismissing their legal skirmish against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The conflict erupted following DeSantis’ bold move, backed by fellow Republicans, to dismantle Disney’s longstanding autonomy in a strategic reorganization that saw the disbandment of a special … Read Article
In a bold move, Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Governor suspended Monique Worrell, state attorney for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit. Why? DeSantis believes she is “under prosecuting” people. This in spite of the fact that Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported that crime was the lowest it’s been in 50 years. Is that even a thing? Can … Read Article
5 Out of 6 Ain’t Bad The infamous Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty in 5 of the 6 counts against her, all involving sex trafficking of minors. Maxwell, who stated she did not need to take the stand because the prosecution had failed to prove the case against her, may spend up to 40 years … Read Article
At SmartRules we are always busy keeping our guides up to date but this time of year we are going into one of our busiest seasons. Many courts update their Local Rules and procedures in December & January and again in June & July. Below are just some of the jurisdictions that will be updating … Read Article
While we are still early in the year, 2020 has already brought many changes to court rules. In fact, over two-thousand guides and citations have been updated since January 1st. Whether you are filing in the California Superior Courts, New York’s Supreme Courts or in any number of jurisdictions in between, SmartRules keeps you up … Read Article
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