Navigation The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined six attorneys, disbarring one, suspending four, and reprimanding one. Michael Paul Brundage, 100 Main St., Suite 204, Safety Harbor, suspended for three years effective 30 days following a March 13 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1986) This matter involves four complaints in which Brundage failed to […]
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Governor signs public records exemption to protect veterans and mental health patients in specialty courts into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that makes privacy protections in Florida’s problem solving courts more uniform. DeSantis on March 22 signed HB 715 by Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a retired Northwest Florida judge. Sen. Darryl Rouson, a St. Petersburg attorney, sponsored the companion, SB 910. The legislation creates a public records exemption for […]
Florida Board of Bar Examiners present annual staff awards
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners recently honored its staff at its annual longevity and merit awards luncheon in Tallahassee. Executive Director Michele Gavagni lauded her staff for their dedication and hard work. Board of Bar Examiners Chair Mindy McNichols said the work of the examiners’ professional staff is “crucial to our mission . . […]
Gov. DeSantis makes seven judicial appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces seven judicial appointments March 26: one to the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Broward County Court, one to the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, two to the Hillsborough County Court, one to the 20th Judicial Circuit Court, and one to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. Christopher Wigand of Plantation to […]
International Law Section needs writers to update its ILS Deskbook
The Florida Bar’s International Law Section (ILS) is still looking for writers to help it update its ILS Deskbook set for publication in Spring 2025. In the interest of ensuring that the ILD stays on the cutting edge of legal developments in the international law space, the editorial board has decided to add several new […]