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Florida Supreme Court selections delayed as DeSantis focuses on coronavirus response
Gov. Ron DeSantis has again delayed his timetable to name two new state Supreme Court justices as he continues to concentrate his attention on the coronavirus situation. -
Recreational marijuana foes refine arguments as state Supreme Court hearing nears
Some opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida say a new state law will provide additional avenues for the state Supreme Court to reject the measure. -
Coronavirus ushering in a more efficient, technologically savvy legal system, observers say
Despite a few embarrassing glitches, the increased use of time-saving video-conferencing technologies by Florida judges and attorneys may be the silver lining of the coronavirus pandemic, according to legal observers. -
Miami judges sanctioned over endorsement of nonprofit Our Kids
The Florida Supreme Court reprimanded four judges because they allegedly endorsed a nonprofit group that was competing for a $500 million foster child services contract with the State Department of Children and Families. -
Florida Chamber applauds DeSantis for signing ballot initiative bill
The Florida Chamber of Commerce is applauding Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill adding new requirements for amending the state’s constitution through ballot initiatives. -
Some Florida firms press governor for commercial eviction protection; Onslaught of civil litigation expected in pandemic aftermath
Struggling Florida small businesses could be devastated by the prospect of commercial evictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to attorneys and others monitoring landlord-tenant issues. -
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. -
Proposal for open partisan primary elections headed for Florida's November ballot
The Florida Supreme Court has given the go-ahead for state voters to decide this fall whether they want an open primary election system that would allow voters of all affiliations to take part. -
DeSantis delays filling Florida Supreme Court vacancies until May 1
Gov. Ron DeSantis has postponed an announcement about his choices to fill two openings on the Florida Supreme Court until May 1 as a result of the coronavirus crisis. -
Working remotely, travel limits and video-conferencing now part of life for Florida attorneys
Florida attorneys over the past week have been slogging their way through successive announcements about courtroom closures while law firms roll out new work rules to ensure safety during the coronavirus pandemic. -
Florida Supreme Court to decide on one-cent tax proposal
TAMPA – Lawmakers in Hillsborough County have a backup plan in case the state’s Supreme Court shoots down a proposed transportation tax passed by 57% of voters in 2018. -
Winter Haven attorney admonished after not properly replacing counsel of record in divorce matter
TALLAHASSEE — Winter Haven attorney Sonya Charmaine Davis was admonished earlier this month following a Florida Supreme Court order over allegations after mishandling how she was supposed to replace counsel in a divorce matter, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.