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Senate panel approves measure to enhance court efficiency

Sen. Jennifer Bradley A Senate panel on Tuesday approved a non-controversial measure requested by the state courts system, part of an annual package of proposed statute revisions to enhance court efficiency. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice voted unanimously to approve SB 538 by Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, a Flemming Island attorney. […]

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Miami-Dade County Commissioners vote to rename new courthouse after the late attorney Osvaldo N. Soto

Cuban American Bar Association members were on hand as the Miami-Dade County Commission voted to rename the new courthouse after the late Osvaldo N. Soto, one of CABA’s founding members. “After participating in the Bay of Pigs Invasion as a member of the Assault Brigade 2506, and subsequently through his involvement in CABA, and as […]

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First DCA JNC organizational meeting set for March 18

The First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) will hold an organizational meeting on March 18 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT). The JNC expects to confirm and elect officers and to discuss the process for evaluating judicial applications for the vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge […]

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Measure aims to level the playing field for consumers in insurance disputes

Rep. Hillary Cassel Insurance companies, in certain circumstances, would be forced to pay a policy holders’ attorney fees under a measure that is moving through the House. The House Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee voted 16-1 last week to approve HB 1551 by Republican Rep. Hillary Cassel, a Broward County insurance lawyer. Click Here To […]

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