Navigation Rep. Richard Gentry The Florida House voted 108-0 on April 3 to pass a bill that mandates clerks of court to transmit ex parte orders for involuntary commitments to law enforcement within six hours. Sponsor Republican Rep. Richard Gentry, a retired DeBary attorney, said HB 513 “requires clerks of the court to electronically transmit specified […]
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American Heritage High School team wins Florida Bar High School Moot Court Competition
American Heritage Broward students Katerine Fateev and Jonathan Schwartz won this year’s Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition conducted by The Florida Bar Law Related Education Committee and the Bar’s Appellate Practice Section. The two-part program offers an opportunity to learn about the appellate process and what it is like […]
First DCA JNC sends six names to the governor
The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission March 3 interviewed 14 applicants to fill the vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas. Following deliberations, the commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and without any preference) to Gov. Ron DeSantis: Judge Brittany O. […]
Dade Legal Aid/Put Something Back to host 33rd Annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Seminar
Jacqueline Valdespino, left, co-creator of the annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Seminar, with Karen J. Ladis, executive director of Dade Legal Aid/Put Something Back. On Thursday, May 29, Dade Legal Aid/Put Something Back will hold its 33rd Annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Seminar. The seminar will cover a variety of topics, […]
Third DCA JNC sets organizational meeting
Third DCA Courthouse The Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission will hold an organizational meeting for its annual meeting on April 7 at 6 p.m. At the organizational meeting the JNC will select its new chair and vice chair. The commission may take up other matters as appropriate. The meeting will be held […]