Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a Lee County Court judicial vacancy in the 20th Judicial Circuit resulting from the retirement of Judge Andrew Swett. The 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for this vacancy. Applicants must be able to fulfill the constitutional qualifications before assuming the office, which requires a person […]
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Six Circuit JNC seeks to fill a circuit court vacancy
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a circuit vacancy due to the resignation and retirement of Circuit Court Judge George Jirotka. The Sixth Circuit JNC seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able to fulfill the constitutional qualifications before assuming […]
Proposed amendments to Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure Rule 12.015 (Family Law Forms)
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FSU Law jumps 10 spots in U.S. News rankings
The Florida State University College of Law is also ranked No. 17 among public law schools nationwide and is in the top 25 among public law schools in eight law specialties. (Florida State University) Florida State University’s College of Law has climbed 10 spots to No. 38 overall in the U.S. News & World Report’s […]
House committee approves bills to combat vexatious litigation
Rep. Judson Sapp A House panel on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve bills that contain a Judicial Management Council workgroup proposal to strengthen Florida’s “Vexatious Litigant” law. The House Judiciary Committee voted 20-0 to approve HB 1559, by Rep. Judson Sapp, R-Palatka, after earlier voting to approve a linked public records exception. Click Here To […]