Monthly Archives: August 2011

AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION v. WALTER R. SPIEWAK – Retroactive Application of Statute

This recent Florida Supreme Court decisions explains the two part test for retroactive application of a statute: First, the Court must ascertain whether the Legislature intended for the statute to apply retroactively. Second, if such an intent is clearly expressed, the Court must determine whether retroactive application would violate any constitutional principles. See Metro. Dade County… Read more