Navigation Legal Services of Greater Miami (Legal Services) has received a $288,000 multi-year grant from the Florida Blue Foundation to “increase health equity awareness” and efforts within the organization. In turn, Legal Services says the grant will significantly improve the quality and reach of the services provided for clients and the community. The program provides Legal […]
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Judicial Campaign Conduct Forums Scheduled May 2 and 3
When it comes to elections, campaigns for judicial office are never “politics as usual.” All candidates for judgeships must comply with the requirements of Canon 7 of Florida’s Code of Judicial Conduct. These rules specifically govern judicial candidates and are the strictest standards imposed in any election. “The judicial system cannot function effectively without public […]
Governor signs law granting DCA judges remote office flexibility
Rep. Patt Maney District court of appeal judges will have more flexibility to establish remote offices under a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law. DeSantis late Monday signed HB 353 by Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a retired judge from Shalimar.
15th Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee recognizes legal champions at annual awards ceremony
The more than 100 lawyers and judges attended the 15th Judicial Circuit’s annual Pro Bono Awards Ceremony and Ice Cream Social. Fifty-two lawyers were honored for providing pro bono legal services through the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. From the left are Florida Bar President-elect Designate Rosilyn Sia Baker-Barnes, ???? The 15th Judicial […]
Wegmann petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Katrina Wegmann has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Wegmann was suspended from the practice of law for a period of three years by order of the Supreme Court of Florida dated December 23, 2020, for violation of Rule 4-8.4(b) (a lawyer shall not commit a criminal act that reflects […]