Navigation FFLA is developing an Elder Law Grant Program to address the needs of a growing elderly population in Florida. With the project currently in planning stages, FFLA is seeking input from all interested parties. Organizations that have information to offer in the development of an Elder Law Grant Program are asked to contact FFLA by […]
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DeSantis appoints Rachel Kamoutsas and Joshua Pratt to Sixth District Court of Appeal
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Rachel Kamoutsas of Oakland and Joshua Pratt of Lakeland to serve as judges on the Sixth District Court of Appeal. Both appointments fill vacancies created by the enactment of Senate Bill 2508. Rachel Kamoutsas of Oakland to serve as judge on the Sixth District Court of Appeal Kamoutsas serves as […]
House Committee approves McFarland bill to update sovereign immunity limits
Rep. Fiona McFarland A House panel agreed last week to revive a perennial effort to reform Florida’s “sovereign immunity” system that caps damage awards in suits against the government. The House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 16-1 to approve HB 145 by Rep. Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota.
20th Circuit JNC sets judicial candidate interview schedule
The 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill one county court judicial vacancy and one circuit court judicial vacancy in the 20th Judicial Circuit resulting from the retirement of Judge John Burns and the […]
Legal Aid Service of Collier County honors Judge Lauren Brodie for decades of public service
Judge Lauren L. Brodie Legal Aid Service of Collier County (LASCC) will honor Judge Lauren L. Brodie with its 2025 Cathy Lucrezi Excellence in Public Service Award. Judge Brodie will receive the award at LASCC’s First Annual Impact Awards luncheon on Thursday, November 20, at the Hilton in Naples.