I’m not sure they wouldn’t try again.If they lose the (potential) lawsuit, how many of the board members resign? I'm guessing most, if not all. They're not interested in actually running a municipal district; that's not what they (thought) they signed up for.
Probably all of them.If they lose the (potential) lawsuit, how many of the board members resign? I'm guessing most, if not all. They're not interested in actually running a municipal district; that's not what they (thought) they signed up for.
Based on my impressions of the meeting...If they lose the (potential) lawsuit, how many of the board members resign? I'm guessing most, if not all. They're not interested in actually running a municipal district; that's not what they (thought) they signed up for.
If the board loses the lawsuit over the validity of the contracts, I'm not sure they'd give up immediately. They still potentially have options with the legislature's new bill to let the board retroactively void the contracts, so they'd likely wait to see if that passes (and then possibly even through Disney's inevitable litigation over the constitutionality of that bill).If they lose the (potential) lawsuit, how many of the board members resign? I'm guessing most, if not all. They're not interested in actually running a municipal district; that's not what they (thought) they signed up for.
Quid pro pro
Probably all of them.
Should be noted though, that it will take YEARS to resolve any case that makes it to court.
Not necessarily. But that's not the context it's being used here.. should be obvious. And in fact it's the opposite here.. it's showing there is a value in exchange... establishing quid pro pro, not the absence of it (as one would argue in a lopsided or 'sweetheart' deal)This generally refers to illegal acts, or bribery, especially in legal contexts
Forget appellate. If this lawsuit was filed even today, they would have an initial hearing in a month or two, and the case wouldn't be heard until probably Feb 2024 at the earliest. That's without any delays or posturing. Appeals would be after that. The state might drop the case at some point, sure, but if its this Board suing, that chance is less likely.Eh, not necessarily. If it goes through appellate proceedings, absolutely, but if DeSantis is no longer governor who knows what happens. The state may give up on the case (and not just this specific case, but any related litigation).
Regardless, I meant in general -- i.e. how many of the current board members would remain if it's clear to them that they're not going to have any real authority to punish Disney.
Forget appellate. If this lawsuit was filed even today, they would have an initial hearing in a month or two, and the case wouldn't be heard until probably Feb 2024 at the earliest. That's without any delays or posturing. Appeals would be after that. The state might drop the case at some point, sure, but if its this Board suing, that chance is less likely.
You have to remember that these board members are stubborn and think they're right. They'd stay on during any wait for cases to be heard. Once it was clear they weren't getting their way they'd be out in a second, though.
They don’t have a big bit of the authority they hoped, but they still have other authority that’s been discussed.Eh, not necessarily. If it goes through appellate proceedings, absolutely, but if DeSantis is no longer governor who knows what happens. The state may give up on the case (and not just this specific case, but any related litigation).
Regardless, I meant in general -- i.e. how many of the current board members would remain if it's clear to them that they're not going to have any real authority to punish Disney.
They don’t have a big bit of the authority they hoped, but they still have other authority that’s been discussed.
Disney should be able to get an injunction against the board doing anything citing harm should anything go forward before the case is settledIf this goes to court in the year (let’s say for arguments sake) the time it takes to go to court does the contract stay in place? Does that mean the board can’t do anything in that years time?
The court would issue a stay and/or injunction (depending on the exact situation) to keep the status quo as the case was litigated.If this goes to court in the year (let’s say for arguments sake) the time it takes to go to court does the contract stay in place? Does that mean the board can’t do anything in that years time?
I doubt any case closes within 2 years of it being filed, forget within 2023.I'm thinking along the lines of a successful motion to dismiss or motion for summary judgment. With the facts we have, those aren't out of the realm of possibility -- e.g., it's possible a judge could rule the board doesn't have standing (I'm not suggesting a judge actually will make that ruling; just that it's possible). It wouldn't be immediate, but it could be dealt with this calendar year.
Harm is only one element for obtaining a preliminary injunction.Disney should be able to get an injunction against the board doing anything citing harm should anything go forward before the case is settled
Reminds me of the Comedy Warehouse ditty : " Chim Chim cherrie, you miss with Disney you mess with me, Chim chin Charue , cause we're Disney's lawyers and we love to sue"Disney's legal team:
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True but it's usually the easiest way to obtain oneHarm is only one element for obtaining a preliminary injunction.
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