Local Government DigestsJune 9, 2025
Each year, Stetson Law Review publishes a selection of Stetson Law Review Associate-authored digests of major local-government cases decided in Florida over the past year. Each digest provides a concise, detailed summary of a case representing a significant recent development in a field related to local government law, along with references to additional research on… Read more: Local Government Digests
You Break It, You Take It: An Argument for the Takings Clause’s Application to Law Enforcement Property DestructionJune 9, 2025
By Jonathan Gardner* This Article explores a problematic “Necessity Exception” that some courts have applied to the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The Necessity Exception serves to victimize innocent bystanders by denying them reimbursement when their property is damaged by destructive law enforcement activity. While it is sometimes necessary for police… Read more: You Break It, You Take It: An Argument for the Takings Clause’s Application to Law Enforcement Property Destruction
Florida Dram Shop Laws: The Shield for Commercial Establishments That Cuts Through Victims of Drunk Drivers’ Rights to Redress Like a SwordJune 9, 2025
By Caitlin Carson Carey* Since the regular legislative session in 1980, victims of drunk driving accidents in Florida have been essentially barred from the ability to seek meaningful redress for their injuries. With the passage of Florida Statute Section 768.125, Florida’s Dram Shop Act, plaintiffs in drunk driving accidents have largely been unable to hold… Read more: Florida Dram Shop Laws: The Shield for Commercial Establishments That Cuts Through Victims of Drunk Drivers’ Rights to Redress Like a Sword
Florida House Bill 837: Florida’s Attempt at Tort Reform and Its Likely Impending Constitutional ChallengesJune 9, 2025
By Eric Nelson* On March 24, 2023, HB 837 was signed into effect by Governor Ron DeSantis. This far-reaching tort reform materially changed many aspects of civil litigation that were once thought to be etched in stone. This Article examines these material changes brought about by the passage of Florida House Bill 837 (“HB 837”)… Read more: Florida House Bill 837: Florida’s Attempt at Tort Reform and Its Likely Impending Constitutional Challenges
Office Politics: Green v. Finkelstein’s Consequences for Trans EmployeesJune 9, 2025
By E.A. Zott* In recent years, legislation targeting transgender individuals has increased exponentially nationwide. As a result, an increasing number of transgender employees must decide between being comfortable in their own skin or being safe in their workplace. Even where legislation does not explicitly restrict how a transgender employee can show up to work, the… Read more: Office Politics: Green v. Finkelstein’s Consequences for Trans Employees

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