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Smart growth advocacy group seeks repeal of 'very bad' loser-pays law
TALLAHASSEE – A not-for-profit smart growth advocacy organization is taking aim at legislation enacted earlier in the year that threatens citizen advocates and local governments with painful repercussions should they unsuccessfully challenge development in the state.
Tort reform group: Auto glass abuses remain despite major AOB legislation
TALLAHASSEE – Anyone who thought assignment of benefits (AOB) reform became a fait accompli with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature last spring did not reckon with continuing and similar issues in auto glass.
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.
Free speech group predicts tough fight in Florida Senate regarding public records requests
TALLAHASSEE -- Legislation in the Florida Legislature that would bar state and local governments from suing over public records requests probably will - yet again - have strong support in the House but the real battle will be in the Senate, according to the the president of a free speech advocacy group.
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.
Coral Gables attorney disbarred after allegedly abandoning client's family court matter
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Coral Gables attorney and former assistant state attorney Madeline Palenzuela has been disbarred following an Sept. 5 Florida Supreme Court order over her apparent abandonment of a client's case, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Longwood attorney voluntarily disbarred over alleged trust account irregularities
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longtime Longwood attorney James R. Palmer has been voluntarily disbarred following an Aug. 29 Florida Supreme Court order over alleged trust account irregularities, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.
Naples lawyer disbarred after allegedly pleasuring himself on girlfriend he allowed ex-partner to attack
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Suspended Naples attorney Jon Douglas Parrish has been voluntarily disbarred following an Aug. 29 Florida Supreme Court order and his 2017 arrest after he allegedly pleasured himself on his girlfriend, whom he had allowed his ex-girlfriend to brutally attack.
West Palm Beach to be disbarred over allegations regarding partnership with non-attorney
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — West Palm Beach attorney Gary Louis Pickett faces disbarment following a Sept. 6 Florida Supreme Court order over allegations involving his partnership with a non-attorney, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.