Friday May 27, 2022
Supreme Court amends Proposals for Settlement rule
The Florida Supreme Court has adopted amendments to Civil Procedure Rule 1.442 (Proposals for Settlement) to exclude nonmonetary terms from...
Governor signs jurists lobbying legislation into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that would implement a 2018 constitutional amendment that bars judges and justices from...
Governor signs property insurance reforms and condo safety measures
The Legislature adjourned a special session on May 25 after approving property insurance reforms that target litigation costs, and a...
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches recognizes Kathryn Rossmell
Kathryn Rossmell of Lewis Longman & Walker received the Young Professional of the Year Award from the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm...
Board approves new Special Committee on Mentoring New Lawyers
In a move that signals a new Bar priority for the coming year, the Board of Governors has agreed to...
Proposed rule provides guidance for accommodating service animals in court
Judges would have more guidance for accommodating service animals under proposed revisions to the Rules of General Practice and Judicial...
Grant helps Legal Aid Service of Collier County assist at-risk tenants
Legal Aid Service of Collier County received a $40,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation to assist in eviction diversion...
Greenstein petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Blanca Perper Greenstein of Boca Raton has petitioned the Supreme Court of Florida for Bar reinstatement....
185 appointed to Bar committee leadership positions
President-elect Gary Lesser has appointed 185 members to Florida Bar committee leadership positions for the 2022-23 Bar year. In all,...
Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee gets high marks
The Board of Governors has signed off on a favorable review of the Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers...
