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Panel launches effort to nominate two new Florida Supreme Court justices
The process to nominate two new justices to the Florida Supreme Court swung into high gear during Thanksgiving week after justices Barbara Lagoa and Robert Luck gained U.S. Senate approval to serve on a federal appeals court. -
Florida Supreme Court upholds sanctions recommendations against circuit judge
TALLAHASSEE - The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the findings of a judicial oversight board that recommended sanctions against a state judge who had been accused of misconduct in two cases over which she presided. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the U.S. Senate Confirmation of Judge Barbara Lagoa
Attorney General Ashley Moody released the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirmation of former Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Lagoa to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. -
FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Moody’s Statement on the U.S. Senate Confirmation of Judge Robert Luck
Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirmation of former Florida Supreme Court Justice Robert Luck to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: Supreme Court History: First woman sworn into office 34 years ago
Florida Supreme Court issued the following announcement on Nov. 15.Thirty-four years ago, the first woman was sworn into office as a Justice of the Florida Supreme Court. -
Fourth District Court of Appeal rules in favor of former West Palm Beach candidate
WEST PALM BEACH — A Florida appeals court has denied a writ of certiorari filed by the defendants in the case of a 2018 West Palm Beach City Commission candidate's claim that her political opponent's direct mail piece alleging that the candidate illegally received a second-homestead exemption and a federally funded low-income grant constituted defamation and conspiracy to defame. -
Business advocate: Attorney fees could outpace worker's comp insurance rate drop
TALLAHASSEE -- A Florida business advocacy group senses "guarded optimism" about a recently announced worker's compensation insurance rate decrease in 2020 but remains concerned that a 2016 state Supreme Court decision could raise overall costs. -
Business group: New Supreme Court might prompt Florida lawmakers to rethink workers' comp, attorney caps
TALLAHASSEE -- A change in state Supreme Court justices and a documented dramatic increase in workers' compensation attorney fees over the past few years might persuade Florida lawmakers to reconsider a fee cap, a business advocate said during a recent interview. -
Suspended St. Petersburg attorney disbarred for 'numerous acts of misconduct' over 3 years
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended St. Petersburg attorney Mark P. Stopa has been permanently disbarred following a Sept. 26 Florida Supreme Court order over "numerous acts of misconduct", according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Winter Park attorney publicly reprimanded over partner's alleged trust account irregularities
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Winter Park attorney Christopher Hart Morrison has been publicly reprimanded by publication following an Oct. 10 Florida Supreme Court order over his partner's alleged trust account irregularities, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Orlando attorney publicly reprimanded, on probation following reckless driving plea
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Orlando attorney Robert William Morris has been publicly reprimanded following an Oct. 3 Florida Supreme Court order following his plea late last spring to reckless driving, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Ocala attorney publicly reprimanded after neglecting client matters during assistant's misconduct
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Ocala attorney Christina D’Amato Miller has been publicly reprimanded by publication following Oct. 3 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she that occurred at the same time as her non-attorney assistant's misconduct, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Jacksonville attorney faces disbarment after FTC litigation regarding direct mail
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Jacksonville attorney Michael Winston Lanier faces disbarment following an Oct. 15 Florida Supreme Court order over problems with a direct mail advertisement, solicitation and other allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Orlando attorney publicly reprimanded after failing to pay company that acquired medical debt
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Orlando attorney Darylaine G. Hernandez has been publicly reprimand by publication following an Oct. 3 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations she failed to pay a third party provider in a personal injury case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Suspended Boca Raton attorney disbarred over misappropriation, other allegations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Boca Raton attorney Brian Jay Glick has been disbarred following an Oct. 10 Florida Supreme Court order over misappropriation allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Longtime Altamonte Springs attorney disbarred after allegedly abandoning practice
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Altamonte Springs attorney Michael David Fender has been disbarred following an Oct. 3 Florida Supreme Court order after he allegedly abandoned his practice, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
7th Judicial Circuit judge previously removed from office is suspended
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — St. Augustine attorney and former circuit court judge Scott C. Dupont, removed from office last year, has been suspended following an Oct. 10 Florida Supreme Court order over alleged judicial campaign violations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Tampa attorney publicly reprimanded after failing to comply with court order, other allegations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Tampa attorney Kevin Christopher Ambler has been publicly reprimanded following an Aug. 22 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included failing to comply with a court order, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Orlando attorney publicly reprimanded over allegations in three client matters
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Orlando attorney Rasheed Karim Allen has been publicly reprimanded following an Oct. 10 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations in three client matters, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Florida Supreme Court ponders if personal injury suits are barred under pollution statutes
TALLAHASSEE -- A question over whether a person can sue for personal injury if adversely affected by the discharge of pollutants is being considered by the justices of the Florida Supreme Court.