Navigation Rep. Robert Brackett A measure making it easier for businesses to avoid asbestos-related claims is headed to the House floor, over the objection of trial attorneys and veterans’ groups. The House Judiciary Committee voted 15-6 to approve HB 1367 by Rep. Robbie Brackett, R-Vero Beach.
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Proposes amendments to Probate Rules 5.040 (Notice), 5.499 (Form and Manner of Objecting to Personal Representative’s Proof of Claim), and 5.904 (Forms for Initial and Annual Guardianship Plans)
Publication Notice 5.040 5.499 5.904 Final
Senior judges seek service renewal
The following senior judges’ current service will expire on September 30 and they are seeking service renewal. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon the fitness or qualifications of any of the senior judges on this list to continue service as a senior judge should send, on or before March 31, written comments to John A. […]
Here it is, the latest Florida Bar News Briefs
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: A Family Law Section priority bill designed to make divorce proceedings more uniform heading to the Senate floor. Lawmakers looking to tack hefty penalties onto drivers before they are ever […]
Bill would provide more court interpreting services
Sen. Jennifer Bradley A Senate panel on Tuesday approved a measure that would authorize the court system to spend state funds to provide court interpreting services to certain non-indigent individuals. The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice voted 9-0 to approve SB 468 by Chair Jennifer Bradley, a Flemming Island attorney.