Navigation Rep. Fiona McFarland A Southwest Florida lawmaker’s latest attempt to reform Florida’s sovereign immunity laws is ready for the House floor after clearing a final committee. The House Judiciary Committee voted 12-2 on December 11 to approve HB 145 by Republican Rep. Fiona McFarland, a Navy veteran and Sarasota business owner.
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CABA announces 2025 Legend Awards
CABA President Amanda Fernandez, left, with Judge Jose M. Rodriguez, who was honored with the Honorable Mario P. Goderich “PAVER” Award on December 3 during CABA’s 2025 Legend Awards and holiday celebration. The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) announced the recipients of its 2025 Legend Awards during the organization’s holiday party on December 3. During […]
Governor appoints four to the bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis late Friday announced four judicial appointments. Johnathan Lott of Ft. Lauderdale to serve as judge on the Fourth District Court of Appeal Judge Lott has served as a circuit judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court since 2024. Previously, he served as an assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of […]
Miami’s George Elias nears 99 still practicing, mentoring, and giving back
George Elias in 1955. At age 23, in his first job out of law school, Elias found himself sitting before the U.S. Supreme Court at the solicitor general’s table on the team that handled treason cases before Chief Justice Earl Warren and Justice Hugo Black. In a world searching for purpose and integrity, George Elias […]