Recent Developments in Florida Energy and Environmental Legislation
Eminent Domain: First Principles, Kelo, and In Service of Infrastructure Buildout
Gambling has long held a tight grasp on Ohio and its citizens. From state lotteries to sports betting, Ohio has established itself as a leader in the regulated world of gambling. But how does this impact local governments?...more
The BakerHostetler Labor and Employment Practice Group keeps a close watch on new and upcoming employment and labor laws that can significantly impact our New York-based clients. Below we highlight some of the recently...more
Employers with workers in New York State may want to start preparing now for several new rules that will take effect on January 1, 2025. Most of them are likely to impact employers’ bottom lines....more
On November 6, 2024, New Yorkers across the state voted “yes” on the Equal Rights Amendment, commonly known as Proposition 1. The newly passed Equal Rights Amendment expands New Yorkers’ constitutional civil rights and...more
In this episode of our "Florida Capital Conversations" podcast series, policy advisor Jon Steverson and attorney Lawrence Sellers discuss significant legislative developments affecting the energy and environmental sectors in...more
The Law Court’s recent decision in Parker v. Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is fascinating—it is a rare instance when the Court has been called upon to interpret and apply a new constitutional provision. The Maine...more
On November 7, 2023, the citizens of the state of Ohio voted to codify reproductive rights, including the right to abortion, in the state constitution. In 2019, Ohio banned nearly all abortions once fetal cardiac...more
The 2023 Ohio General Election reached an unusually high turnout for an odd-numbered election year, thanks to two statewide ballot issues. Issue 1 garnered national attention, as Ohio became the latest state to enshrine...more
On November 6, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit rejected a challenge to a 1970 amendment to the Michigan Constitution that prohibits payment of “public monies” to private schools. Believing that the...more
At the November 2022 state general election, Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved a voting rights constitutional amendment known as Proposition 2022-2 (“Prop 2”). Prop 2 enshrined in the Michigan Constitution the right to...more
On November 8, 2022, Massachusetts voters approved an amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution that implements a surtax of 4% on an individual’s annual taxable income to the extent it exceeds $1 million starting January...more
In a unanimous decision (Mothering Justice, et al. v Attorney General) issued January 26, 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned a July 2022 Court of Claims ruling that the Michigan Legislature lacked the...more
BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023 - At the top of each new year, Best Best & Krieger LLP provides critical legal updates for public agencies and businesses based on new laws and court decisions from...more
On November 8, 2022, Missouri voters passed Constitutional Amendment 3 (the “Amendment”), which made limited marijuana use lawful in the State of Missouri for persons over the age of 21. The Amendment took effect December 8,...more
On November 8, 2022, Massachusetts voters approved an amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution imposing, effective January 1, 2023, a surtax of 4% on an individual’s annual taxable income to the extent it exceeds $1...more
For nearly two decades, Nevada has utilized a unique two-tier minimum wage system that permitted employers that offered qualified health benefits to employees to pay $1.00 less per hour than employers that did not offer such...more
The Illinois Constitution Amendment 1 (commonly referred to as the “Workers’ Rights Amendment”) has received enough votes to secure its passage. Citizens of Illinois voted on the Amendment on November 8, 2022, but delays in...more
On November 8, 2022, Illinois voters approved the Illinois Constitution Amendment 1 (the “Workers’ Rights Amendment” or the “Amendment”), which amends the state constitution to guarantee workers a broad right to collective...more
Maryland voters earlier this month overwhelmingly supported a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana, joining 19 other states and the District of Columbia. (Missouri also approved legalization of...more
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 to the Missouri Constitution, which made Missouri the twenty-first state to legalize recreational marijuana. Assuming the election results are certified,...more
Last week, court reform took a giant step forward in New York State when Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Brad Hoylman and Assembly Judiciary Committee Chair Charles D. Lavine introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to...more
They say Thursday is the new Friday, and the State Senate took the sentiment to heart yesterday, quickly convening, dispensing with procedural business, and adjourning into a three day weekend. The House Rules Chairman...more
On November 4th, by a 2:1 majority, New York voters amended the State’s Constitution to provide a right to the environment for everyone in the State. The New York State Constitution’s Bill of Rights now provides in Article 1...more
On November 10, 2021, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court struck down the Acting Secretary of the Department of Health’s Order Directing Face Coverings in School Entities (“Masking Order”) in Corman, et al. v. Acting...more
Last week’s election had news outlets across the State and nation talking about Long Island’s rare “red wave”. While many are now debating what the apparent sea change means for Long Islanders, at least for the next few...more