flynnibus
Premium Member
Uhh… that’s no real statement of value. That’s like saying ‘my ruling is only for the matters in front of us’. It’s kinda the obvious
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News Reedy Creek Improvement District and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
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Splash4eva
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I thought this was a slam dunk Win for Disney?
flynnibus
Premium Member
Well the district has a shiny new whistleblower policy from 2023 if you recall
Figgy1
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I'm now wondering how quickly and quietly it goes away or if we find out it has more holes than swiss cheeseWell the district has a shiny new whistleblower policy from 2023 if you recall
Figgy1
Well-Known Member
I was thinking about using the laugh emoji but not sure if appropriateWell the district has a shiny new whistleblower policy from 2023 if you recall
It might be a harder fought victory after all
UNCgolf
Well-Known Member
It's not even close to over, though. Disney will obviously appeal the ruling and there's still an ongoing state matter.
It is not. There’s still the state lawsuit, which is a contract dispute, and Disney has stated that they will be appealing.
Additionally, this suit could likely be re-filed as a class action suit since the judge only dismissed it due to standing. To give standing, all that is needed as a few more plaintiffs and more actionable damages
peter11435
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It is far from over. Disney is not going to just let it go.
Disney issues statement in response to court case dismissal against Ron DeSantis and CFTOD and vows to 'press forward'
Disney issues statement in response to court case dismissal against Ron DeSantis and CFTOD and vows to 'press forward'
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Stripes
Premium Member
Everyone knows this judge is biased and the fact of the matter is that legal precedent could’ve easily been construed to support or reject Disney’s conclusion, even though common sense is clearly in Disney’s favor. With his bias, I’m unsurprised by this ruling. This case was always going to be appealed. And it will likely end up at the Supreme Court eventually.
Why do you think Jonathan Hacker, the chair of O’Melveny’s Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation Practice, has been involved in this case from the very beginning?
Why do you think Jonathan Hacker, the chair of O’Melveny’s Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation Practice, has been involved in this case from the very beginning?
Jonathan Hacker - Partner | O'Melveny
With more than 800 lawyers on three continents, O’Melveny is an international law firm committed to providing a client experience as satisfying as the outcomes we achieve.
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Stripes
Premium Member
I’m bewildered by Garcia’s statement.The CFTOD has released statements:
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District released the following statements in response to the federal court ruling on Disney’s case against the district.
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Chairman Martin Garcia:
“I’m delighted that this lawsuit, which was nothing more than a distraction, is now behind us. Our board and the district will now continue to make the appropriate changes to operate and function as an independent government agency to promote transparency and accountability while bringing more prosperity to more people in Florida.”
Charles J. Cooper, Chairman of Cooper & Kirk:
“We are pleased that the district court applied clear precedent to reject Disney’s claim that it, rather Florida’s Legislature and her Governor, gets to choose the officials who will serve on its local government body. Disney may own the land in the district, but it does not own the government.”
Statements on Major Victories in Federal Case Against Disney - Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
STATEMENTS ON MAJOR VICTORIES IN FEDERAL CASE AGAINST DISNEY LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – January 31, 2024 – The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District released the following statements in response […]www.oversightdistrict.org
The case is far from “behind us.” The case is going to be appealed most likely all the way to the Supreme Court.
Well I think is to be expected. That is the kind of rhetoric that he has been using right from the beginning.
Surferboy567
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Aren’t the Supreme Court extremely particular about which cases they hear and don’t hear? This is obviously a very important case with very tangible consequences.Everyone knows this judge is biased and the fact of the matter is that legal precedent could’ve easily been construed to support or reject Disney’s conclusion, even though common sense is clearly in Disney’s favor. With his bias, I’m unsurprised by this ruling. This case was always going to be appealed. And it will likely end up at the Supreme Court eventually.
Why do you think Jonathan Hacker, the chair of O’Melveny’s Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation Practice, has been involved in this case from the very beginning?
Jonathan Hacker - Partner | O'Melveny
With more than 800 lawyers on three continents, O’Melveny is an international law firm committed to providing a client experience as satisfying as the outcomes we achieve.www.omm.com
Would they even hear this case?
Stripes
Premium Member
It’s a very important case with massive consequences for free speech and state power. It’s also a case that is very public. I think the Supreme Court would want to hear the case, but nobody can predict what they will do.
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scottieRoss
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The appeal will be based on misapplying Hubbard. Even the judge pointed out cases that could have been precident but then he just said this is a Free Speech retaliation case, not a free speech or free exercise case so Hubbard rules. If the 11th circuit that just happened to slap down Desantis 2 weeks ago for retaliation against free speech last week takes the same grounds, it will quickly be remanded back to the District Court for proceedings consistent with their ruling.
Rhinocerous
Premium Member
I assume Mr. Winsor would make no effort to fight a law infringing the civil rights of judges born in 1976 and appointed to the District Court in 2019 who have dismissed cases involving Disney and the state of Florida in early 2024 since he was not mentioned by name.