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Social media firms brace for lawsuits after Florida enacts law banning kids from platforms

By Michael Carroll | Wednesday, Apr 10, 2024 @ 8:04am

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to sign legislation that bans children under 14 years old from social media platforms – and puts in place new online restrictions on 14- to 15-year-olds – may spark litigation over the new law, critics say.
Businessman sues Fla. House of Representatives to block subpoena over Visit Florida investigation

By Dee Thompson | Monday, Jan 29, 2018 @ 12:50pm

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Businessman Pat Roberts has sued the Florida House of Representatives and House Speaker Richard Corcoran after being served with a subpoena for documents that he says are not relevant to the investigation for which he is the subject.
Business group hopeful legislation targeting frivolous lawsuits will pass

By Melissa Busch | Tuesday, Feb 14, 2017 @ 9:08am

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – For the first time in years, small business advocates believe there is a chance Congress could approve imposing mandatory penalties on those who file frivolous lawsuits.