Navigation The Tenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for a Polk County, County Court vacancy, created by the resignation of Judge Robert Fegers. The Commission requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications for county court judges described in Article V, […]
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Florida lawmakers table plan to use public funds to help pay for Trump’s legal bills
A proposal that would allow Florida officials to provide up to $5 million in public funds to former President Donald Trump to help finance his legal bills has been sidelined in the current legislative session. Senate Bill 1740, authored by state Sen. Ileana Garcia (R-Miami) and supported by Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, was […]
Florida lawmakers propose banning youth under 16 from social media
The Florida House of Representatives recently passed a measure barring minors under 16 years of age from having social media accounts, but a tech industry association predicts the bill would face litigation if signed into law. Lawmakers in the lower house passed House Bill 1, authored by Reps. Tyler Sirois (R-Merritt Island), Fiona McFarland (R-Sarasota) […]
Six Intellectual Property Attorneys Recognized by World Trademark Review 1000 in 2024
Six Holland & Knight attorneys have been recognized for their leading trademark practices by the World Trademark Review’s 2024 edition of the WTR 1000. The guide also ranked Holland & Knight as a top global practice and recognized the firm’s strong offerings in Washington, D.C., and Tennessee. According to the review, “Full-service outfit Holland & Knight boasts a […]
Jessica Gopiao receives 36 Under 36 Professionalism award from Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Jessica Gopiao has been named by the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division (YLD) as one of the top 36 lawyers under age 36 in the state. The Florida Bar YLD honors lawyers who “display the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, whose character and integrity remain unwavering even […]