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Column: DeSantis notches a courthouse win against Disney, thanks to a Trumpian right-wing judge
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: DeSantis notches a courthouse win against Disney, thanks to a Trumpian right-wing judge

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis, whose “anti-woke” campaign took aim at Walt Disney Co., just won a court victory against the company. It targets the Walt Disney Company.” In his campaign autobiography, “The Courage to Be Free,” DeSantis called Disney’s position on the Don’t Say Gay law “a textbook example of when a corporation should stay out of politics.” He added, “Disney. clearly …

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Ron DeSantis tells federal judge to DISMISS Disney's lawsuit over Reedy Creek
1 year, 5 months ago

Ron DeSantis tells federal judge to DISMISS Disney's lawsuit over Reedy Creek

Daily Mail  

Ron DeSantis' lawyers claimed in a Monday filing that the Florida governor is immune from Walt Disney Co.'s lawsuit against him after losing control of their special governed district Reedy Creek. Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis' lawyers filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss Disney's lawsuit against the Florida governor Disney Co. immediately moved to sue DeSantis over no …

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DeSantis v Disney: Why Florida’s governor is at war with the Mouse
1 year, 6 months ago

DeSantis v Disney: Why Florida’s governor is at war with the Mouse

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now, the company and allies of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis are suing one another, …

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Disney DeSantis lawsuit explained: Why the approach is troubling.
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney DeSantis lawsuit explained: Why the approach is troubling.

Slate  

On Wednesday, Disney escalated its battle with Ron DeSantis by filing a lawsuit to attempt to stop the Florida governor’s efforts to revoke the company’s control over the district it self-governs. Its primary theory is that these officials ran afoul of the contracts clause, which says that no state may pass a law “impairing the obligation of contracts.” The most …

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Disney SUES Ron DeSantis in war over Reedy Creek
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney SUES Ron DeSantis in war over Reedy Creek

Daily Mail  

Disney isn't going down without a fight as the 'corporate kingdom' sued Ron DeSantis and Florida's Tourism Oversight Board for stripping its control over Reedy Creek. Special tax district Reedy Creek is the home to Disney World and Walt Disney World resorts, it employs 75,000 people and attracts 50 million visitors every year. Ron DeSantis and Florida's Tourism Oversight Board …

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Disney sues Ron DeSantis over Florida district: ‘A targeted campaign of government retaliation’
1 year, 7 months ago

Disney sues Ron DeSantis over Florida district: ‘A targeted campaign of government retaliation’

LA Times  

Disney and Florida Gov. The Republican governor — who is widely expected to run for president in 2024 — has made his battle against Disney a cornerstone of his culture wars campaign, at times referring to the legendary California company as a “woke Burbank corporation.” The feud began last year after Disney spoke out against Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay …

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Federal judge dismisses Florida taxpayer lawsuit over Disney World district
2 years, 7 months ago

Federal judge dismisses Florida taxpayer lawsuit over Disney World district

LA Times  

Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference in January, joined by members of Congress and others. A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a taxpayer lawsuit from Florida residents who sued the state and its Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, over a decision to dissolve Walt Disney Co.’s special self-governing district near Orlando. The legal battle is part of the broader fallout …

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Disney Florida fallout: Taxpayers sue DeSantis for axing company’s special tax status
2 years, 7 months ago

Disney Florida fallout: Taxpayers sue DeSantis for axing company’s special tax status

LA Times  

LGBTQ employees and their supporters walk out of Disney Animation to protest Disney Chief Executive Bob Chapek’s handling of the staff controversy over Florida’s Parental Rights in Education. A handful of Florida residents are suing the state and its Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, over the decision to dissolve Walt Disney Co.’s special self-governing district near Orlando, saying the move will …

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