In Florida, the state supreme court has certified for the fall ballot a doctor-backed initiative (see Mar. 1) that would cut lawyers’ fees in malpractice cases, and also three lawyer-backed “revenge” initiatives aimed at the doctors. And in Colorado, a proposed amendment is headed for the ballot that would write into the state constitution broad rights to sue over construction defects. Major battles are expected on both — details at Point Of Law (Fla., Colo.).
Initiative battles
In Florida, the state supreme court has certified for the fall ballot a doctor-backed initiative (see Mar. 1) that would cut lawyers’ fees in malpractice cases, and also three lawyer-backed “revenge” initiatives aimed at the doctors. And in Colorado, a proposed amendment is headed for the ballot that would write into the state constitution broad […]
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