Navigation Justice Renatha Francis will participate in a noon “fireside chat” with Second DCA Judge Nelly Khouzam on Friday, July 26, at FLABOTA’s 26th Annual Convention this month in Boca Raton. Florida Supreme Court Justice Renatha Francis, an expert on the ethical use of AI and one of the authors of Florida’s sweeping civil justice reforms, […]
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Chief Justice Muñiz presents 2024 Judicial Excellence Award to Palm Beach County judge
Judge Sherri Collins Judge Sherri L. Collins of the Palm Beach County Court is the recipient of the 2024 Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence. “Judge Sherri L. Collins exemplifies the culture of excellence we strive for in Florida’s judiciary,” Chief Justice Muñiz said when presenting the honor at the annual education program of the […]
Jones Foster supports the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
Jones Foster purchased 100 backpacks and school supplies for an in-house assembly event at the firm’s West Palm Beach office. The backpacks with supplies will be distributed to Pleasant City Elementary School students in West Palm Beach, one of 88 eligible schools in the county. Jones Foster recently sponsored the Education Foundation of Palm Beach […]
Lee County Legal Aid Society offers advice clinic for seniors
The return of hurricane season to Southwest Florida is bringing a more welcome arrival to Lee County — a free legal clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice on civil matters. Nearly two years after Hurricane Ian, that includes a discussion on how to pursue legal remedies for those dealing with […]
Yvette Everhart becomes chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section
Yvette Everhart Yvette D. Everhart has become chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section of The Florida Bar for the 2024-2025 term. Everhart said leading the section is both a privilege and a responsibility and she is grateful for the opportunity.