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Michael MolineOctober 20, 2016

State law limits a homeowner’s rights under a sinkhole policy once the insurer becomes insolvent and the claim goes to the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday. It doesn’t matter if the policy was issued before a statute constraining the association’s obligation took effect, Justice Charles Canady wrote for a unanimous […]

Bob SparksJuly 24, 2015

The Florida Supreme Court has the final say in all things concerning the Florida Constitution. They determine, among other things, whether actions taken by the legislative and executive branch are compliant with the constitution. When it comes to redistricting, they have assumed the lead role in the process. No one, other than a fellow justice, […]

Bob SparksJuly 23, 2015

The Florida Supreme Court has the final say in all things concerning the Florida Constitution. They determine, among other things, if actions taken by the legislative and executive branch are compliant with the Constitution. When it comes to redistricting, they have assumed the lead role in the process. No one, other than a fellow justice, […]

Martin DyckmanOctober 1, 2014

In considering the exploitation of college athletes, it’s usually about how little they share of the stupendous wealth they generate for the big football and basketball programs. Not much is said about the risks they take. In that regard, it would be hard to find a worse case than what happened to Ereck Plancher and […]

Martin DyckmanDecember 15, 2013

There’s a phrase in Shakespeare that ought to be printed on every politician’s paycheck: Upon what meat doth this our Caesar feed That he is grown so great? It might remind him or her that, all too often, it’s all too easy to forget who is supposed to be serving whom. So it is a […]

Tag: Justice Charles Canady

Supreme Court: Policyholders’ rights restricted after insurer goes broke

Bob Sparks: Supreme Court takes command in redistricting process

Bob Sparks: Supreme Court takes command in redistricting process

Martin Dyckman: Court to decide if college athletic programs can keep immunity

Martin Dyckman: Crucial court appointments face next governor