Republican Gaetz: 'On this issue, I'm with the Democrats,' in urging passage of bill to end consumer contracts arbitration
WASHINGTON — The lone Republican supporter of legislation to get rid of arbitration in consumer contracts, which opponents say would create injustice and enrich class action attorneys, is urging Congress to send the bill to the President's desk, where he hopes it will be signed.
Florida Supreme Court justices tapped to fill vacant seats on federal appeals bench
TALLAHASSEE — Two Florida Supreme Court justices have been named to fill seats on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
NCCI seeks to decrease workers' compensation rates
TALLAHASSEE — The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has filed a proposed rate drop for workers' compensation rates with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation for the third year in a row.
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- Case activity for Bank of America NA vs Thomas E Crowley on Sept. 13
- Case activity for Regions Bank vs Kevin D Burrill on Sept. 13
- Case activity for Elizabeth B Chase vs Florida Farm Bureau General Insurance Company on Sept. 13
- Case activity for USF Federal Credit Union vs Barbara Elizbieta Germanska on Sept. 13
- Case activity for Karim Elias vs Joseph F Marten on Sept. 12
- Case activity for Safeco Insurance Company vs Derelyn Bedard on Sept. 13
- Case activity for Yamaha Motor Finance Corp. vs Donald Testa on Sept. 12
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The Florida Supreme Court recently rejected a bid by the code and rules of evidence committee of the Florida Bar to have the court reconsider its decision on the Daubert standard for expert evidence in court earlier this year.
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Coral Gables attorney voluntarily disbarred after state bar begins investigation into trust account
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Coral Gables attorney Joseph I. Harrison has been voluntary disbarred following an Aug. 8 Florida Supreme Court order and commencement of a state bar investigation into his client trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Winter Park attorney suspended 3 years over commingling allegations
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Winter Park attorney Paula Elisabeth Pratt has been suspended following an Aug. 8 Florida Supreme Court order over commingling allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
Coconut Creek attorney faces suspension, probation over alleged misconduct
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Coconut Creek attorney Natalie Michelle Hutchinson faces suspension and probation following an Aug. 22 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from two client matters, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar. -
North Miami Beach attorney suspended for allegedly providing poor service to 3 clients
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — North Miami Beach attorney Michael L. Wolowitz has been suspended following an July 26 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he provided poor service to three clients, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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DisciplineOviedo attorney publicly reprimanded for allegedly mishandling estate proceeding
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Oviedo attorney Michael Joseph Presutti has been publicly reprimanded following an Aug. 8 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations arising from his representation of an estate, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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DisciplineOrlando attorney reprimanded, on probation after mishandling homeowner's association's case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Orlando attorney John Arthur Leklem has been reprimanded, ordered to pay restitution and placed on probation following an Aug. 15 Florida Supreme Court order after he allegedly mishandled a homeowners' association's case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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DisciplineTampa attorney indefinitely suspended after allegedly failing to respond in disciplinary case
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Tampa attorney Jeffrey Robert Thibault has been indefinitely suspended following an Aug. 2 Florida Supreme Court order after he allegedly failed to respond to disciplinary proceedings against him, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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DisciplineOrlando attorney voluntarily disbarred following alleged client trust account irregularities
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Orlando attorney Daniel Stephen Lapina faces voluntary disbarment following an Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over irregularities in his client trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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DisciplineDavie attorney faces suspension after office manager misappropriated $400,000
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Davie attorney Bonne Zell Scheflin faces suspension following an Aug. 15 Florida Supreme Court order and misappropriation committed by her office manager, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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Oviedo attorney publicly reprimanded after self-reporting trust fund irregularities
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Oviedo attorney Natt Owen Reifler has been publicly reprimanded by publication following an Aug. 22 Florida Supreme Court order over trust account issues, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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ReformAdvocates hope insurance reform soon extends to auto glass fraud
While passage of reforms to homeowners' assignment of benefits (AOB) insurance law was hailed by business interests in the last legislative session, advocates now have sights set on advancing auto glass AOB reform.
