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Chief Justice: Florida's court system 'is under stress due to the pandemic,' needs millions from state budget
Chief Justice Canady is trying to get Florida lawmakers in the state Legislature's current session that a backlog of hundreds of thousands of cases due to the pandemic needs to be fully addressed in the state's final budget for fiscal 2021-22.
Royal Caribbean to work with Biden administration, CDC to get back out to sea
Liberian-registered Royal Caribbean and other cruise lines say they know about Florida's lawsuit against President Joe Biden's administration over industry restrictions but they will work with the administration to get back out to sea, several statements say.
Volusia County School District asks state appeal court that ruled against them for new hearing
Volusia County School District is not giving up its efforts to not certify a charter school and is asking a state appeal court that already ruled in favor of the charter school to consider a do-over of the case.
Florida appeals court asks state bar to consider sanctions against 'Grim Reaper' lawyer
A longtime Santa Rosa Beach attorney nicknamed "Grim Reaper" for dressing up as that dark specter to criticize Gov. Ron DeSantis’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic has lawyered up in response to a state appeal court's request that The Florida Bar consider sanctions.
Martinez sues Netflix over her portrayal in 'Wasp Network'
GAINESVILLE – Cuban exile Ana Maria Martinez, who is suing Netflix over how she is portrayed in a movie released by the streaming service last summer, has a high bar to clear to win her case, a University of Florida Journalism and Communications professor said during a recent interview.
Ward: Restaurants doing business amid pandemic have few liability protections
Rank-and-file folks seem to think small businesses are protected from liability amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the owner of a popular eatery in Orlando said during a recent Florida Record interview.
Florida appeals court quashes order barring deposition in data ownership rights case
LAKELAND — A Largo psychiatrist will be allowed to compel deposition from 18 companies following a state appeals court opinion issued earlier this month.
Orlando attorney faces reciprocal suspension over alleged unprofessional behavior, arrest, other allegations
TALLAHASSEE — Orlando attorney Nicole Blair Dickerson faces reciprocal suspension following a Florida Supreme Court order for unprofessional behavior, a misdemeanor arrest and other allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Tampa attorney faces suspension over 'unprofessional behavior,' $1.5M loan from client and other allegations
TALLAHASSEE— Tampa attorney Herbert Walter Fiss Jr. faces suspension following a March 12 Florida Supreme Court order over unprofessional behavior, an inappropriate $1.5 million loan and other allegations, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Longtime Winter Park attorney suspended after allegedly mishandling client trust account
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Winter Park attorney Steven Jay Kirschner has been suspended following a Feb. 20 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he mishandled his client trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Former Broward County judge suspended over perceived online threat posted in 2018
TALLAHASSEE — Longtime Hollywood attorney and former judge Jay S. Spechler has been suspended following a Feb. 27 Florida Supreme Court order over an initially anonymous online post in 2018, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Apopka attorney publicly reprimanded over allegations in business agreement, foreclosure matter
TALLAHASSEE — Apopka attorney José G. Oliveira has been publicly reprimanded following a March 5 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations stemming from a business agreement and foreclosure matter, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Maitland attorney reprimanded over 2018 attack ad claiming opponent fired his wife after cancer diagnosis
TALLAHASSEE — Maitland attorney Howard David Friedman has been publicly reprimanded following a March 5 Florida Supreme Court order over a political attack ad against his opponent in a 2018 race for judge, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Miami attorney suspended after his trousers pocket bursts into flames while representing arson client
TALLAHASSEE — Miami attorney Stephen Gutierrez has been suspended following a Feb. 26 Florida Supreme Court after his trousers pocket erupted in flames in court while representing an arson client, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Orlando attorney faces voluntary disbarment for allegedly mishandling her client trust account
TALLAHASSEE— Orlando attorney Stacey Dawn Wilson faces voluntary disbarment following a March 12 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations that she mishandled her client trust account, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
North Miami Beach attorney faces suspension, probation following trust account check violation
North Miami Beach attorney Andrean Rose Eaton faces suspension and probation following a March 5 Florida Supreme Court order and an investigation into her client trust account.
Defendants ask judge to throw out third try at class action by Haines City 55-plus mobile home park residents
TAMPA – Defendants facing fraud and conspiracy charges have asked a federal judge to throw out a third try at a racketeering class action against the owners and legal representation of a Haines City 55-plus mobile home park.
Federal judge denies dismissal of suit against Wells Fargo over 2014 foreclosure
WEST PALM BEACH — A Palm Beach County woman's lawsuit against Wells Fargo over the 2014 foreclosure of her property remains alive following a federal judge's order issued last month.
Tucker Arensberg ordered to turn over records in Fla. energy company's fraud and deceit lawsuit
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh law firm has until later this month to produce certain communications between one of its attorneys and principals of a Florida-based oil and gas company suing the firm over alleged fraud and deception.
Judge not buying Florida woman's attempt to sue New Jersey companies in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA —A Florida woman's lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon, Inc., over her 2007 Prolene Mesh pelvic implant in Florida, originally filed in Pennsylvania, now will be heard in federal court in Florida.