Articles Posted in Public Policy

Retail theft has been a growing concern across the country, and Florida is cracking down with a new law that imposes harsher penalties for organized retail theft. As of October 1, 2024, the state has significantly increased criminal penalties for those involved in retail theft rings. At The Bonderud Law Firm, we are committed to…

Florida’s Wrongful Death Act contains a cruel and outdated provision that bars adult children (over the age of 25) from recovering non-economic damages, such as emotional pain and suffering, when a parent dies due to negligence or misconduct. This arbitrary restriction deprives many grieving families of justice and must be reformed. State Senator Clay Yarborough…

President Trump’s recent executive order targeting Perkins Coie and other politically motivated law firms is not just an act of self-defense—it is a necessary step toward restoring integrity to our legal and political systems. The president’s critics are quick to frame this as an attack on the legal profession, but that characterization is both misleading…

In a groundbreaking move, KPMG has become the first of the Big Four accounting firms to gain approval to practice law in the United States. The Arizona Supreme Court recently granted KPMG a license to establish KPMG Law, marking a significant shift in the American legal landscape. This development raises questions about the future of…

Earlier today, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal issued a significant ruling in DelJimmyo Wright-Johnson v. State of Florida, a case that raises important questions about whether the smell of marijuana alone still provides police with probable cause to search a vehicle. This decision highlights the evolving legal landscape following Florida’s legalization of medical…

In Florida, more than 75% of state prisons lack air conditioning, leaving thousands of inmates to suffer through brutal summers in inhumane conditions. Meanwhile, the ACLU, once a champion of civil liberties, has turned its focus toward advancing controversial gender policies rather than fighting for the basic human rights of incarcerated individuals. Both Florida’s Republican-led…

Introduction The case of Aiden Fucci gained national attention following the brutal murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey in St. Johns County, Florida. Fucci, who was 14 years old at the time of the crime, was convicted of first-degree murder after stabbing Bailey over 100 times. His conviction led to a life sentence, with eligibility for review after 25 years in accordance with Florida’s sentencing laws for juveniles.…

This past weekend, First Coast News interviewed Andrew Bonderud about Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that would amend the Florida Constitution and legalize recreational marijuana. You can read the story and view the video report here. The Bonderud Law Firm represents clients in a broad range of high-stakes litigation in state and federal court, including…

Earlier today, Andrew Bonderud was featured as an in-studio guest for Jacksonville’s local public radio’s call-in program “First Coast Connect”. Regarded by many as an expert in the areas of civil rights, criminal defense, and related public policy, Andrew was asked about new policies at the Duval County Jail. You can listen to the interview…