Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis on October 30 appointed Hector Bustos of Fleming Island to serve as judge on the Clay County Court Bustos has served as an assistant state attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit since 2013. He served as a division chief of county and juvenile court and as lead attorney for traffic homicides in […]
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November 1, 2025, Disciplinary Actions
The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 11 attorneys, revoking the license of three, suspending seven, and reprimanding one. Scott Alan Brody, 535 8th Ave., Fl. 15, New York, NY, public reprimand effective October 20, 2025. (Admitted to Practice: 2018) Brody resides and practices in New York. He sent a demand letter to […]
Governor makes three judicial appointment in October, including on to the Fourth DCA
Gov. Ron DeSantis made three judicial appointments in October, naming 17th Circuit Judge Jonathan D. Lott to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, and selecting Robert Stone and Hector Bustos to fill trial court vacancies in the 19th Circuit and Clay County courts, respectively. DeSantis has appointed Lott to the Fourth DCA on October 31. […]
November 1, 2025, Letters
Government Lawyers Many young attorneys cut their teeth working for state agencies. And most of them leave because they cannot financially afford to continue the work. The solution to the government attorney shortage is not to allow out-of-state attorneys to waive in and take these jobs. The solution is to pay the well-qualified attorneys who […]
Court workgroup explores alternatives to ABA role in Bar admissions
A Supreme Court workgroup is proposing alternatives to Florida’s near-exclusive reliance on the ABA in the Bar admissions process, ones designed to “promote flexibility, innovation, access, and accountability in legal education.” Established by a March 12 order, the “Workgroup on the Role of the American Bar Association in Bar Admissions Requirements” was directed to review […]