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Certification of the Need for New Judges In Florida
Certification of the Need for New Judges In Florida. -
Supreme Court Communications Director Craig Waters To Retire Following High-Profile Career, Paul Flemming Succeeds Him In Post
Supreme Court Communications Director Craig Waters To Retire Following High-Profile Career, Paul Flemming Succeeds Him In Post. -
Florida Supreme Court supports the establishment of a sixth appellate court
The Florida Supreme Court has recently proposed the establishment of a sixth appellate district realigning of the borders of the First, Second and Fifth Appellate Districts, according to a report by the Florida Bar. -
Florida legislature tops 'Watch' list in new 'Judicial Hellholes' report
Although Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Supreme Court have helped the state shed its “Judicial Hellhole” status, the state legislature’s failure to pass key justice reforms this year led a reform group to place the lawmakers on its “Watch" list. -
Florida's high court pulls the plug on traffic-ticket app
In a 4-3 decision, the Florida Supreme Court concluded a company that operated an app which connected traffic ticket defendants to attorneys had engaged in an unauthorized practice of law. -
Mediation Week 2021 highlights benefits of alternative dispute resolution in Florida’s courts
Mediation Week 2021 highlights benefits of alternative dispute resolution in Florida’s courts. -
Judicial panel calls for expansion of appellate court districts in Florida
A judicial panel has recommended expanding the number of appellate court districts in Florida from five to six as a way to improve public perceptions of the judiciary and encourage more diversity on the bench. -
Florida Bar Exam passage rates down slightly compared to before pandemic
The Florida Bar Exam passage rate for the online exam given in July ticked downward compared to results prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, both for first-time test takers and all takers, the just-released results show. -
Florida's high court to decide fate of state preemption on local firearms ordinances
The Florida Supreme Court has decided to weigh in on the legality of a state law that blocks local government officials from passing firearms regulations that are more strict than what the state allows. -
Appeals court allows state officials to enforce DeSantis' school mask mandate ban
A state appeals court has allowed Florida officials to continue enforcing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on school mask mandates, overturning a district court ruling that supported pro-mask-mandate parents. -
Justice Stephen H. Grimes, 1927-2021
Justice Stephen H. Grimes, 1927-2021. -
Florida rule change shields top corporate officers from abusive deposition requests
The Florida Supreme Court last week adopted a change in the state’s civil procedure rules that increases protections for presidents, CEOs and other top corporate officials from having to sit for depositions. -
Florida Supreme Court finds ballot initiative on pot 'misleading'
The Florida Supreme Court did not agree with expanding access to cannabis in the state. -
Smoker's widow wins $2 million jury award in latest 'Engle progeny' case
A Palm Beach County jury has awarded the widow of a man who died from complications from smoking $2 million in punitive damages, representing another victory for plaintiffs in so-called “Engle progeny” cases. -
R.J. Reynolds urges Florida high court could do a reset on tobacco litigation
The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments this month in the potentially far-reaching case of John Price, a smoker who sued the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., arguing that his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was the result of an addiction to cigarettes. -
Florida high court reprimands attorney over conduct in 2018 judicial campaign
The Florida Supreme Court has reprimanded an unsuccessful judicial candidate for implying that incumbent Judge Robert Landt in Marion County had a bias against law enforcement and favored criminals in his rulings. -
Florida Supreme Court ruling leaves medical marijuana licensing system intact for now
Florida’s wide-ranging licensing provisions for medical marijuana treatment centers remain in place as a result of a state Supreme Court ruling last week that went against a challenge by the Florigrown LLC treatment center. -
ACLU sues to have donation cap overturned, citing Free Speech concerns
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (ACLU) is suing Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee alleging that Senate Bill 1890 unconstitutionally abridges First Amendment freedoms. -
Florida ACLU sues secretary of state over latest initiative reform
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit against a newly enacted law imposing a $3,000 cap on individual contributions in support of ballot initiatives, arguing that it violates free speech rights. -
Chief justice relaxes mask-wearing rules at Florida courthouses
Florida Chief Justice Charles Canady has issued new directives ending mask-wearing and social distancing mandates in common areas of the state’s courthouses but leaving in place the COVID-19 health restrictions during in-person court proceedings.