In a matter of hours after the Senate passed the 2023 tort reform bill, Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, signed the comprehensive bill into law providing immediate relief for businesses and business owners in the state. This legislation introduces new limitations and regulations on insurance claims. As noted in past releases,

On February 28, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it had secured a $9 million settlement with Park National Bank to address allegations of lending discrimination. The settlement represents the latest development in the ongoing effort to combat discrimination in the financial industry, particularly against borrowers from minority communities.