Florida lawsuit climate seen as cost driver for health care outlays
Florida’s burdensome legal climate is a big reason why median-wage earners pay a higher share of their household income for health care premiums and deductibles than the U.S. average, according to the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
Attorneys reaping a rising share injured workers' awards, studies find
Attorney fees as a percentage of workers’ compensation benefits and settlements in Florida have risen significantly in the wake of a controversial 2016 state Supreme Court decision, according to multiple studies.
Florida legislators gear up for more debate on repealing no-fault auto insurance
Florida lawmakers are poised in the coming year to make another run at repealing the state’s no-fault auto insurance system, which critics charge is subject to fraud, high costs and excessive civil litigation.
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Homestead attorney disbarred after allegedly failing to disburse more than $2M in bitcoin agreement
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Fort Pierce attorney voluntarily disbarred after allegedly mishandling criminal cases
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Boca Raton attorney disbarred for allegedly practicing law while suspended
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Former Lee County judge disbarred following arrest in Naples prostitution sting
A former Lee County Circuit Court judge was disbarred following his arrest last year in a prostitution sting.
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State CourtFlorida court reverses protection order after man fails to prove stalking
A woman accused of stalking has prevailed in a reversal by Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeal.
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DisciplineSt. Johns attorney voluntarily disbarred following DUI arrest, failed discipline diversion attempt
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — St. Johns attorney Erin Rebecca Waskiewicz has been voluntarily disbarred following an Oct. 24 Florida Supreme Court order, her DUI arrest and failed attempt at a disciplinary diversion, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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North Miami attorney voluntarily disbarred over alleged trust fund irregularities
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — North Miami attorney Ilya Torchinsky has been voluntarily disbarred following an Oct. 31 Florida Supreme Court order over alleged trust fund charges and other issues, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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DisciplineMelbourne attorney faces voluntary disbarment after drug, bribery convictions
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Melbourne attorney John Michael Toppa III faces voluntary disbarment following a Nov. 21 Florida Supreme Court order and his felony drug arrests, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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DisciplineChicago attorney faces reciprocal suspension in Florida more than 4 years after Illinois discipline
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Chicago attorney Steven Gary Shaw faces reciprocal suspension following a Nov. 21 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he overbilled a client, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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DisciplineBoynton Beach attorney indefinitely suspended for failing to respond to official state bar inquiry
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Boynton Beach attorney Les Schneiderman faces indefinite suspension following a Nov. 13 Florida Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to respond to an official inquiry, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
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DisciplinePlantation attorney disbarred after allegedly mishandling 2 criminal appeals
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Plantation attorney Scott David Rubinchik faces disbarment following a Nov. 7 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that included mishandling two criminal appeals, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
