Is it a travel ban? Is it a Muslim ban? Is it a valid exercise of presidential authority? The Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in Trump v. Hawaii, the case challenging the constitutionality of President Trump’s Executive Order halting immigration from six predominately Muslim countries. The order is in... Read More »
A woman who was fired from her new job almost as soon as she got it claims she was the victim of unlawful employment discrimination based on her race and is asking the US Supreme Court to hear her case. If the justices decide to take the case, they will... Read More »
They say a camel is a horse drawn in committee. They also say that laws are like sausage: you don't want to see how either gets made. These adages proved their worth in Florida's new beach bill, which was signed by the Governor on March 23rd and has been making... Read More »
With the recent passage of SB140, minors under the age of 18 will no longer be able to legally marry in the state of Florida, with a narrow exception for certain 17-year-olds. The new law is effective July 1, 2018, when Florida joins only a handful of other states with... Read More »
On the front page of the Florida Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use website, you'll find the following statement centered on the page in bold lettering: "Medical marijuana is available in Florida, however, remains illegal under federal law."One Floridian and U.S. Army vet is hoping to change thatJose Belen is... Read More »
