When July 1st came around, 161 of Florida’s newest laws took effect. One law set a sales tax holiday (on certain purchases, such as clothes and school supplies) for August 5, August 6, and August 7. Another reduced property taxes. For those of us trial lawyers, we noted that Florida law now allows a person who is unable to take care of himself or herself to obtain a permanent exemption from serving on jury duty, with the proper documentation from his or her doctor.
