Navigation President Kathleen Passidmo House Speaker Paul Renner and Senate President Kathleen Passidmo, Palm Coast and Naples attorneys, respectively, appointed their chief budget negotiators on Monday. The House’s $115.9 billion, and the Senate’s $115.6 billion spending proposals for FY 2024-25 call for steep cuts of $600 million and $1 billion respectively.
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Pesticide liability exemption bill passes the House, is on the move in the Senate
Rep. Keith Truenow A proposal to exempt pesticide distributors, dealers, and applicators from product liability claims is moving in the Senate. The Senate Rules Committee voted XX to X on Monday to approve HB 347 by Rep. Keith Truenow, R-Tavares. It cleared the House 81-33 on Thursday, over strong Democratic opposition.
Two federal magistrate judges are needed in Miami
The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of two full-time United States Magistrate judges for the Southern District of Florida at Miami. These appointments will succeed incumbents who are expected to be confirmed as United States district judges. The term of office is eight years. A full public notice is posted […]
March 1, 2024 In Memoriam
Ronald Alvarez, Lake Clarke Shores Admitted 1972; Died August 8, 2023 John Bielejeski, Jr., Ft. Lauderdale
FFLA provides AI-assisted research tool to grantees
FFLA has added Westlaw Precision with AI-Assisted Research to its statewide subscription that provides legal research tools to its legal aid grantees. FFLA’s subscription allows more than 20 Florida legal aid organizations to access Westlaw’s many tools at a reduced rate. Westlaw, an online legal database platform, provides case histories, form builders and research tools […]