James Uthmeier

Florida sues online casinos with ‘dual-currency model’

Florida sues online casinos with ‘dual-currency model’

In two lawsuits, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier claimed online social casinos’ “dual-currency model” was violating the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, which protects consumers from deceptive practices.

Miami commissioners postpone municipal election to 2026 amid Florida AG’s legal threat

Miami commissioners postpone municipal election to 2026 amid Florida AG’s legal threat

Miami city commissioners voted Thursday to cancel this year’s municipal election and postpone it until 2026, approving a controversial ordinance to move city elections to even-numbered years — a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Florida’s attorney general and community advocates who say the change unlawfully extends officials’ terms without voter input.