Navigation John F. Lakin was a presentation speaker in the virtual meeting of the ABA International Law Section, Europe Committee, addressing International Law in Europe on cross border matters with the U.S. and Europe. Haylee Blessing of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt has been appointed to the Arts Bonita (fomerly known as the Center for the Arts of Bonita […]
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Governor makes 21 judicial appointments in December
Judge Katherine Miller of Daytona Beach to serve as judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Miller has served as a county court judge for Volusia County since 2023. Previously, she worked at Wright & Casey. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and her juris doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. […]
Sen. Leek files ‘AI Bill of Rights’ ahead of 2026 session
Rep. Tom Leek A Volusia County lawmaker is proposing a sweeping “AI Bill of Rights,” that would protect consumers and parents, and, among other things, give Floridians the right to sue for unauthorized use of their name, image, or likeness. Republican Sen. Tom Leek, corporate counsel for an Ormond Beach insurance firm, filed SB 482 […]
Gov. DeSantis appoints five to the bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces five judicial appointments December 22. Judge Katherine Miller of Daytona Beach to serve as judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Miller has served as a county court judge for Volusia County since 2023. Previously, she worked at Wright & Casey. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University and […]
Practicing digital hygiene — preserving and protecting your digital footprint
James Oliver There are a multitude of cyber threats facing attorneys, ranging from phishing attacks to malware-ridden attachments to unpatched software vulnerabilities—the list is endless. If that’s not enough, physical threats such as malicious hardware, disgruntled employees, and computer theft are ever present. Most attorneys are familiar with the obligations an attorney must undertake to […]