The decisions
- Outfront Media Group LLC v. The City of Miami Beach, Florida, and IKE Smart City, LLC (3rd DCA, October 14, 2026) — Third DCA holds Florida recognizes no general competitor standing to challenge a rival's government contract and confines ABC Liquors special-injury standing to liquor-license distance disputes. Read it →
- City of Maitland & Davies Claims North America, Inc. v. McGovern (1st DCA, October 7, 2026) — First DCA: a prior employer cannot invoke last injurious exposure against a later firefighting employer absent evidence linking the heart condition to that employment where the presumption is inapplicable. Read it →
- Gainesville Regional Utility Authority v. City of Gainesville (1st DCA, October 7, 2026) — First DCA holds municipal charter amendments cannot conflict with a special law, even one enacted as a charter amendment. Section 166.031 does not override state-law limits. Read it →
- The Florida Bar v. Medina (FL Supreme Court, October 29, 2026) — Supreme Court confirms Rule 4-3.3(a)(1) requires clear and convincing proof the lawyer knew the statement was false when made. Deliberately filing the document is not enough. Read it →
- Wright v. Gelin (4th DCA, October 28, 2026) — Fourth DCA holds a completed DS-DE 9 treasurer/depository form is a basic qualification requirement demanding strict compliance. Substantial compliance cannot cure a missing depository designation or treasurer appointment. Read it →
- Titan Products of Puerto Rico Corp. v. Compañía Cervecera de Puerto Rico, Inc. (M.D. Fla., October 15, 2026) — A federal trial court, whose ruling is not binding, holds the Beer Franchise Law overrides conflicting termination clauses and that section 563.022(18) injunctions need no irreparable-harm showing. Read it →
Plus 5 more administrative decisions in October 2026 — all in the tracker.
The practical upshot
- When a rival challenges a government contract or permit, assess standing early. Absent special injury, an infringed contractual right or a competition-protective statute, Outfront supports dismissal.
- Before qualifying deadlines, verify DS-DE 9 forms designate a primary depository and properly appoint treasurers. Qualifying-fee checks must come from that account, signed by a treasurer or deputy.
- In local-government disputes, check whether a special law governs before relying on charter amendments. The Gainesville decision holds section 166.031 cannot override general or special law.
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