Steve Stewart: Progressives Seek to Normalize Anti-Law Enforcement Views in the Name of Diversity
After a recent shooting incident on West Pensacola Street, Reverend R.B. Holmes held a summit to address the continuing problem in our…
Opinion
Attorney Fees Drive Up Property Insurance Costs for Homeowners
Dear Editor, It was no surprise to see that the rising cost of property insurance was one of the key topics of…
An Accidental Lawyer | Judge Layne Smith
Q. Judge Smith, did you always aspire to be a lawyer? Sally A. No, I did not. Allow me to explain how…
Grumpy Old Men | Judge Layne Smith
Q. Judge Smith, doing your job takes a lot of patience. What is your key to being polite and having an even…
Malpractice is bad, More Lawsuits is Worse
In recent years, Florida has become a hotbed for medical malpractice lawsuits. Many out-of-state attorneys have set up shop in the state,…
Violating Local Ordinances Has Consequences | Judge Layne Smith
Q. Judge Smith, how can local government enact ordinances that expose people to criminal prosecution? Just call me a non-conformist. Dan A.…
Open-Handed Greetings | Judge Lane Smith
I talk to students about what judges do and the rule of law. Sometimes, we talk about American history and their questions…
Small Businesses Vulnerable to Lawsuit Abuse
Dear Editor, Florida’s courts are being commandeered by con artists and fraudsters, earning massive paydays at the expense of everyday small business…
Taking Stock and Reminiscing | Judge Layne Smith
After being appointed county judge in 2015, the people of Leon County elected me to the job. Before my term had ended,…
Will Tallahassee Save Local Businesses?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Can Tallahassee reward itself a gold medal for the local small business boom claimed by The New Small…
Lawsuit Costs Drive Up Insurance Costs
Lawsuit abuse is a significant cost driver in Florida’s property insurance market. Bad actors and third-party contractors are turning consumers’ insurance policies…
Small Businesses Threatened by Litigation
Dear Editor, As we almost get through this last wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida businesses can at least rest assured that…