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Marco Island attorney faces suspension over mishandling divorce, other charges
Marco Island attorney Susan M. Bodden faces suspension following a May 3 Florida Supreme Court order after allegedly mishandling a client's divorce and other charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Ocala attorney disbarred after allegedly abandoning practice
Suspended Ocala attorney John Ralph Borland has been disbarred following a May 2 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he abandoned his law practice, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Jacksonville attorney faces disbarment over allegations in multiple cases
Christopher M. Chestnut faces disbarment following a May 3 Florida Supreme Court order for allegations that included mishandling multiple cases, trust fund issues and other charges, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Florida appeal court reverses foreclosure dismissal as 'sanction' against New York bank
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — A foreclosure action dismissed as a "sanction" against a bank for not obeying court orders is on its way back to Bay County after a state appeal court reversed the dismissal.
Insurance advocate: Florida insurers 'grateful' for Gov's signature on AOB reform; other abuses continue
Florida consumers should see more insurance choices and lower rates in coming years, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed AOB reform into law, insurance industry advocate says.
Florida Supreme Court today 'righted' wrong Daubert decision issued last fall, FJRI president says
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — The Florida Supreme Court's amendments to state evidence rules issued earlier today puts right a previous court decision to not follow legislative mandated changes, the head of a Tallahassee-based tort reform advocacy group said.
Florida high court turns down rule change to give leftover class action funds to low-income legal programs
A proposal for class action residual award funds to be given to third parties and, possibly, to organizations to provide legal services to low-income Floridians, was recently turned down by the Florida Supreme Court.
Fear that former partner will turn violent isn't enough for 'dating violence' injunction, appeals court says
In Florida, it is not enough to be afraid that a former dating partner will be violent before a so-called "dating violence" restraining order may be granted, Florida's First District Court of Appea said in a recent opinion.
Federal judge slaps preliminary injunction on online retailers allegedly selling TOMS knockoffs
A federal judge has ordered more than two dozen defendants in a trademark infringement complaint filed by a popular U.S. shoe and apparel company to stop selling their knockoffs and has moved to claw back at least part of their alleged ill-gotten gains.
Judge rules Sarasota Memorial case exhibits will remain unsealed despite parties' agreement
TAMPA — Exhibits in a large Sarasota County medical center's lawsuit against a New York-based health care payers' cost management company will not be sealed, despite both parties agreeing they should be, a federal judge ruled last month.
Miami attorney voluntarily disbarred after allegedly practicing law while suspended
TALLAHASSEE — Suspended Miami attorney Cyrus A. Bischoff has been voluntarily disbarred following a March 7 Florida Supreme Court order and allegations that he practiced law while suspended, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar.
Royal Palm Beach attorney voluntarily disbarred following allegations including misappropriation
TALLAHASSEE — Royal Palm Beach attorney Daniel Robert Brinley has been voluntarily disbarred following a Aug. 24 Florida Supreme Court order over multiple allegations of professional misconduct, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar.
Boca Raton attorney agrees to voluntary disbarment after allegedly practicing law while suspended
TALLAHASSEE — Boca Raton attorney Brian Neil Greenspoon has been voluntarily disbarred following a March 14 Florida Supreme Court order after he apparently decided not to seek readmission, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar.
Suspended Daytona Beach attorney under emergency suspension following alleged misappropriation
TALLAHASSEE — Already indefinitely suspended Daytona Beach attorney Diego Handel was placed under an emergency suspension following a March 12 Florida Supreme Court order over misappropriation allegations, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar.
Tamarac attorney publicly reprimanded after alleged slow response to state bar inquiry
TALLAHASSEE — Tamarac attorney Divya Khullar has been publicly reprimanded following a March 26 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he was slow to respond to an official inquiry, according to a recent announcement by the Florida Bar.
Miami Beach attorney permanently disbarred after allegedly threatening opposing party
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Miami Beach attorney Peter Milan Predrag Vujin, who was disbarred effective in January, has been permanently disbarred following a March 22 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations he threatened an opposing party, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Jacksonville attorney held in contempt for not 'fully' responding to inquiry
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Jacksonville attorney Sheldon Jerome Vann faces indefinite suspension following an April 15 Florida Supreme Court order over his alleged lack of response to an official inquiry, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Plantation attorney faces suspension after being held in contempt of previous order
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Plantation attorney Stuart Jared Starr faces suspension following an April 10 Florida Supreme Court order after being held in contempt for not complying with a previous order, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.Add Teaser here
Delray Beach attorney suspended after 'unprofessional, disparaging, threatening statements'
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Delray Beach attorney Sabrina Starr Spradley has been suspended following an April 28 Florida Supreme Court order, in part, over what she had to say to opposing counsel, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.