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CalAmp's motion to vacate ruling denied
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Orlando Division recently denied a motion to vacate a ruling ordered in the patent infringement suit against CalAmp Corporation. Based on a ruling given by the U.S. Supreme Court in a similar case, the defendants moved to vacate the judgment and dismiss for lack of venue.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit rules that victim of tax fraud still liable for IRS payments
A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision to rule in favor of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a tax fraud case involving William Kardash.
Fourth District Court of Appeals reverses lower court decision in dispute involving 123 condominium units
The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal has reversed a lower court’s ruling to grant a new trial in a dispute between Shadowbrook at Vero LLC and Transcapital Bank.
Florida GDP growth holds potentially costly future
TALLAHASSEE — The state of Florida has experienced a significant growth in its GDP since 2016, which may lead to an increase in tort laws.
Fant focuses on promoting Florida's economic growth in campaign for attorney general
TALLAHASSEE — Republican Rep. Jay Fant is ready to move into a new position that he thinks will help him better serve his constituents.
Pembroke Pines attorney reprimanded for failing to provide services
TALLAHASSEE — A public reprimand was ordered for Pembroke Pines attorney Stefan E. McHardy on April 20.
Fort Lauderdale attorney suspended after investigation into interest earned on accounts
TALLAHASSEE — Fort Lauderdale attorney Kurt Ellis Bosshardt was placed on suspension March 30, barring him from practicing law for 90 days.
Panama City attorney suspended for failing to comply with terms of previous order
TALLAHASSEE — Panama City attorney John Leslie Gioiello has been suspended from practicing law.
Palm Beach Gardens attorney disbarred after he failed to pay court sanctions
TALLAHASSEE — John T. Jenkins Jr. of Palm Beach Gardens was disbarred following a March order from the Florida Supreme Court.
Miami attorney suspended for failing to comply with prior discipline order
TALLAHASSEE — Miami attorney Kenneth Joseph Kukec was suspended from the practice of law following an April court order from the Florida Supreme Court.
Pensacola attorney suspended for misappropriating client funds
TALLAHASSEE — Pensacola attorney James M. Corrigan was placed on a suspension following the review of a Petition for Emergency Suspension filed with the Florida Supreme Court.
Coral Springs attorney suspended for allegedly failing to provide legal work, misrepresentation
TALLAHASSEE — Christopher Lee Buttermore, an attorney registered in Coral Springs, has been suspended from practice by the Florida Supreme Court.
Sarasota attorney disbarred for failing to adhere to terms of previous suspension order
TALLAHASSEE — Sarasota attorney Allen Montgomery Blake has been disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court.
Fort Lauderdale attorney disbarred for participation in keeping over $2 million from client settlement
TALLAHASSEE — Laura Marie Watson, an attorney practicing in Fort Lauderdale, was permanently disbarred from the practice of law following an order issued by the Florida Supreme Court.
Miami Beach attorney suspended for failing to adequately handle loan modifications
TALLAHASSEE — Scott Lowell Podvin of the Podvin Law Firm in Miami Beach was suspended from the practice of law after a review of disciplinary actions.
Cocoa attorney disbarred for abandoning clients
TALLAHASSEE — Cocoa attorney Tara Marie Warrington has been disbarred by the Supreme Court of Florida in response to an investigation into the attorney’s legal practices.
Tampa attorney publicly reprimanded for failing to adhere to terms of prior probation order
TALLAHASSEE — Tampa attorney George John Francis Werner was publicly reprimanded by the Florida Supreme Court in response to his failure to comply with the terms of a prior reprimand and probation order.
Arcadia attorney disbarred for failing to render services
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney Sandra Lynn Sanders has been disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court after the Florida Bar received several complaints that the attorney had accepted fees but failed to render services.
Jacksonville attorney suspended for borrowing client funds
TALLAHASSEE — Jacksonville attorney Keirsten Klatch was recently suspended for three years after a complaint against the attorney uncovered that she had borrowed funds from a client trust without permission.
Miami attorney suspended for pattern of misconduct during trial
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court ruled to suspend Miami attorney Cyrus A. Bischoff from the practice of law as a result of the attorney’s alleged misconduct in a federal lawsuit.