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Scam Alert: Fake emails purport to be from Bar President Scott Westheimer
Beware, another email scam is making the rounds. This time it’s fraudulent emails from spoofed email accounts designed to look like they are from Florida Bar President Scott Westheimer. The email begins: “By way of introduction, my name is Scott Westheimer, President of the Florida Bar Association. The following requests have been provided for your […]
Proposed amendments to standard jury instructions in civil cases applying Section 9, Chapter 2023-15, Laws of Florida (a/k/a HB 837)
Instructions in response to 2023-15 Feb 2024
Bill to provide ‘Hope Cards’ to victims of domestic violence moves in the Senate
Sen. Lauren Book A Senate panel on Thursday approved a measure that would create a “Hope Card” program that would make it easier for domestic violence and other victims to verify that they are recipients of a protective order. The Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice voted 10-0 to approve SB 84 by […]
Bill to bring more standardization to divorce proceedings is on the House floor
Sen. Erin Grall A Family Law Section priority measure designed to make divorce proceedings more uniform is headed to the Senate floor. The Senate Rules Committee voted 20-0 on Thursday to approve SB 534 by Republican Sen. Erin Grall, a Vero Beach attorney.