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Cybersecurity committee co-chair recommends insurance to protect against ransomware attacks
Steven Teppler Cybersecurity insurance is getting more restrictive and expensive but it’s still good to have, said Steven Teppler, the co-chair of The Florida Bar’s Committee on Cybersecurity and Privacy Law. Teppler makes this recommendation for both financial and preventive reasons.
Rep. Patt Maney wants privacy protections for veteran and mental health courts
Rep. Patt Maney A Northwest Florida lawmaker wants to give veterans’ courts and mental health courts the same public records exemptions that apply to other specialty courts. Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a retired brigadier general and former Okaloosa County judge, told the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee that HB 715 would encourage greater participation in veterans […]
Clerks says newly filed legislation will continue to help them diversify their revenue sources
Legislation has been filed that the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers (FCCC) say “include legislative solutions to diversify Clerk revenue, support staffing needs and account for services with no funding source.” “For a long time, Clerks of Court have operated within a funding model that makes it challenging to meet our operational needs or provide […]
Bill mandating safe locations to exchange custody of minors on its way to the House floor
Rep. Joel Rudman A bipartisan proposal to require safe-exchange locations for the parents of minor children is headed to the House floor. The Judiciary Committee on January 8 voted 21-0 to approve HB 385 by Rep. Joel Rudman, R-Navarre, and Rep. Hillary Cassel, D-Hollywood. It cleared the House Civil Justice Subcommittee unanimously last month.