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March 1, 2022 News and Notes
J. Brian Page of ForsterBoughman presented, “Taxation on the Purchase and Sale of Crypto-Currencies,” for the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Federal Tax Conference. Miami-Dade Judges Miesha Darrough and Scott Janowitz, Lissie Salazar of the Greater Miami Legal Services, and Roy Weinfeld, a landlord-tenant attorney, presented, “Evictions in a Post-COVID World,” via Zoom. Thomas […]
Deadline extended to apply for all 26 JNCs
The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate six lawyers for each of the state’s 26 Judicial Nominating Commission to the governor for appointment. Each appointee will serve a four-year term, commencing July 1. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar engaged in the practice of law and a resident of the territorial jurisdiction […]
Sovereign immunity measure expected to change again
An attempt to raise the caps on claims against the government — otherwise known as sovereign immunity — remains a moving target. The latest iteration of SB 974, by Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, evolved from $1 million per person and $3 million per claim, to a tiered system based on population at a February 23 […]
Grandparent visitation bill one step closer to passing
Rep. Jackie Toledo Grandparents could petition for visitation of a minor child, but only after a tragedy, under a measure that is moving in the Florida Legislature. The House voted 112-3 on February 24 to approve HB 119 by Rep. Jackie Toldeo, R-Tampa. A companion, SB 1408 by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville, is awaiting a […]