Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Allies
It ends litigation sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Court: Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ Law Restricting Diversity Training Is Unconstitutional
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge’s ruling that the act violates the First Amendment as it applies to businesses and is impermissibly vague.
Disney Appeals Dismissal of Free Speech Lawsuit as DeSantis Says ‘Move On’
Disney's notice of appeal says that the dismissal of its lawsuit sets a dangerous precedent and gives states the tool to weaponize viewpoint discrimination.
Federal Judge Dismisses Disney’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis
Disney said it plans to appeal the federal judge’s decision. A separate lawsuit over who controls the theme park's governing district is still pending in state court in Orlando.
Disney Hopes Prosecutor’s Free Speech Case Against DeSantis Helps Its Own
A decision last week by a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived a First Amendment challenge by former prosecutor Andrew Warren.
DeSantis Attorneys Ask Federal Judge To Dismiss Disney’s Free Speech Lawsuit
The planned hearing is the first time oral arguments are being made in federal court over Disney’s claim that DeSantis used state powers to punish the entertainment giant.
DeSantis Appointees Accuse Disney District Predecessors of Cronyism
The feud started last year after Disney publicly opposed the state’s so-called don’t say gay law, which restricts classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Ron DeSantis Appointees Seek Disney Communications About Florida Governor
The request for documents and communications was made Thursday by the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, now controlled by DeSantis appointees.