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A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that investors cannot hold the SEC responsible for failing to expose Bernard Madoff's epic Ponzi scheme. (Source: AP)

Fla. High Court: Either Driver Can Cause A Rear-End Crash

Two rulings by the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday could give a legal boost to drivers who slam into the back side of vehicles.

CBS4–2012/11/21

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State High Court To Take Up Red Light Camera Fines

Drivers fined after they were caught on camera running a red light may be in for a refund down the road.

2012/11/07

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What You Need To Know About Amendment 8

All week CBS4 has been taking a closer look at the 11 constitutional amendments on your November ballot. The questions include major changes to property taxes, abortion rights, and the separation of church and state. This article focuses on Amendment 8.

CBS4–2012/10/19

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Fla High Court: Ferguson Sane Enough For Lethal Injection

The execution of mass killer John Errol Ferguson will take place later this month after the Florida Supreme Court ruled he is sane and can therefore be executed by the state for the murders of eight victims more than 30-years ago.

CBS4–2012/10/18

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Ballot Question Could Impact State’s Highest Court

This week CBS4 has been taking a closer look at the 11 constitutional amendments on the ballot in the November elections. The amendments can be quite confusing and at the same time carry significant impact.

CBS4–2012/10/17

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Florida Justices Deny Death Row Inmate’s Appeal

This month’s execution of a convicted murderer will continue as planned after the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a judge properly denied a mental competency hearing.

CBS4–2012/10/08

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Honduran Couple’s Homestead Exemption Upheld By Supreme Court

In a case that may affect thousands of families, the Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Honduran couple living in Key Biscayne with their children are entitled to a homestead exemption.

CBS4–2012/10/04

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Death Row Inmate’s Lawyers Make Case Before Fla. Supreme Court

Lawyers for a Florida death row inmate scheduled to be executed later this month will make their case to the state’s highest court on Thursday.

CBS4–2012/10/04

(AP)

Florida Supreme Court Takes Up College Tuition Rates

Who has the authority to set tuition rates at Florida’s 12 public universities – the Legislature or the Board of Governors?
On Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in this matter.

2012/10/04

(AP)

State’s High Court Takes Up Law Licenses For Illegal Immigrants

Should an illegal immigrant be able to practice law in Florida. That’s the issue before the state’s highest court in the case of Jose Godinez-Samperio who came to the U.S. from Mexico at age 9. He graduated from college, earned a law degree and passed the Florida Bar.

2012/10/02

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