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Two-year suspension recommended for storm damage attorney accused of sham first-party property insurance claims
A court referee’s recent conclusion that Florida plaintiffs’ attorney Scot Strems should be suspended for two years sends a forceful warning to other lawyers pursuing lawsuits-for-profit strategies, according to the Florida-based Consumer Protection Coalition. -
State senator: Reform Florida's judicial nominating process
State Sen. Perry Thurston Jr. (D-Fort Lauderdale) plans to introduce legislation changing the way members are appointed to the Judicial Nominating Commission. -
Florida elected officials behind Lagoa for U.S. Supreme Court vacancy
Some key Florida elected leaders, including U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, are voicing enthusiasm about the possibility of Judge Barbara Lagoa being nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court, but not all legal experts see this scenario as a likely one. -
DeSantis names Judge Grosshans to fill state supreme court vacancy
Gov. Ron DeSantis named Judge Jamie Grosshans as the newest Florida Supreme Court justice Monday, ending a months-long legal battle over his previous nominee’s qualifications. -
Legal effort to block Francis' appointment to Florida Supreme Court advances
The Florida Supreme Court this week gave state Rep. Geraldine Thompson (D-Orlando) an avenue to sideline Gov. Ron DeSantis’ effort to appoint Judge Renatha Francis to the high court. -
Suspended attorney Strems at disbarment trial; New Bar petition says he violated suspension order
Suspended Cora Gables attorney Scot Strems - whose former firm was the state's most prolific filer of storm damage lawsuits against insurers - is currently defending himself from disbarment on charges brought by the Florida Bar, and a new charge that he's in contempt of a state Supreme Court suspension order. -
Florida's high court affirms need for bar exam, which is set for Oct. 13
The path for Florida law school graduates to practice their chosen profession narrowed this week as the state Supreme Court rejected the idea of allowing graduates a supervised practice option in lieu of taking the traditional state bar exam. -
Justices say DeSantis exceeded authority in naming Francis to high court; But Governor remains committed to appointment
Renatha Francis’ appointment to the Florida Supreme Court remained in legal limbo this week in the wake of the high court’s decision that the governor overstepped his authority in choosing her. -
FSU board backs effort to rename university's law building
Florida State University’s Board of Trustees added its support last week to a years-long effort to remove the name of a segregationist, the late Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice B.K. Roberts, from the main College of Law building. -
State representative fires latest legal salvo against Florida high court pick
A state representative who’s trying to overturn the nomination of Judge Renatha Francis to the Florida Supreme Court lacks standing in her lawsuit and misreads clear constitutional wording, Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a Supreme Court filing. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: Fred E. Karlinsky to participate in “A Tale of Two Tails” Webcast Hosted by Demotech, Inc.
Fred E. Karlinsky, a shareholder in the Fort Lauderdale and Tallahassee offices of international law firm Greenberg Traurig P.A., will speak as a panelist during “A Tale of Two Tails,” a webinar which is part of the Demotech, Inc. 2020 Storm Season Series led by Joseph Petrelli, CEO of Demotech Inc. Karlinsky will speak on the topic of effectively lobbying state insurance issues. -
11th Circuit judges rebuff moves to disqualify them from felon voting case
Two federal appeals court judges rebuffed calls by 10 Democratic U.S. senators that they recuse themselves from a closely watched case involving felon voting rights in Florida. -
DeSantis' pick for Florida Supreme Court called unqualified in lawsuit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is standing by his appointment of Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Renatha Francis to the state Supreme Court in the wake of a lawsuit filed by a state lawmaker that challenges Francis’ qualifications for the position. -
Court referee rejects Florida attorney's bid to overturn suspension order
A court referee has rebuffed efforts by Coral Gables attorney Scot Strems to dissolve a suspension order alleging he engaged in a “vast campaign of unprofessional, unethical and fraudulent conduct.” -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: Inspired Resourcefulness Series: Eighth Judicial Circuit Prioritizes Cases that Affect Children
The Eighth Judicial Circuit has made it a priority to hear cases that impact children during this emergency period, whether those cases are classified as essential or are considered non-essential. -
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT: First Remote Jury Selection Pilot Program Held in Miami
In addition to traditional robes, 11th Circuit Judge Beatrice Butchko wore a surgical mask and plastic face shield. -
Suspended attorney's law firm receives PPP loan to support 151 jobs
Florida had 111 firms that received from $1 million to $10 million, including the Strems Law Firm in Coral Gables, whose managing partner is facing disciplinary action and suspension. -
Florida attorney suspended for 'fee-splitting' on ADA lawsuits
The Florida Supreme Court has suspended a Miami lawyer, Scott Dinin, for 18 months after he admitted to filing frivolous lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act and then splitting the fees with clients. -
Coronavirus spike forces Florida bar exam to go online
Florida’s planned in-person July 28-29 bar exam has been delayed three weeks and rescheduled in an online format due to rising coronavirus cases in the state. -
Appeals court ruling affirms legality of Florida cities' red-light camera operations
Florida cities likely won’t have to pump the brakes on their automated red-light camera operations, thanks to a decision just handed down by the state’s Third District Court of Appeal.