Navigation A pedestrian’s encounter with a hazardous sidewalk has escalated into a legal battle that raises questions about public safety and municipal responsibility. Kenneth Shane filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on March 28, 2025, against the Town of Jupiter. The lawsuit alleges negligence and […]
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Attorney General Pamela Bondi Appoints Gregory W. Kehoe As Interim United States Attorney
Attorney General Pamela Bondi has appointed Gregory W. Kehoe as Interim United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546, which provides that “the Attorney General may appoint a United States Attorney for the district in which the office of United States Attorney is vacant.” This appointment took effect […]
1st DCA Jnc Announces Judicial Nominees
On April 3, 2025, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal interviewed fourteen applicants to fill the vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and […]
Prof. Morgan Honored With Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award
Known for her tireless work as a scholar, advocate, mentor, and educator who continues to inspire and shape the field of elder law, Law Professor Rebecca C. Morgan is the recipient of the 2025 Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award. Decades ago, Morgan identified a gap in expertise when it came to legal, financial, social, and […]
Florida Supreme Court rejects Michael Flynn’s bid to reinstate $50 million defamation lawsuit
The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a bid by former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn to resuscitate his $50 million defamation lawsuit against Rick Wilson, the co-founder of the advocacy group the Lincoln Project. The high court denied a petition by Flynn, a retired lieutenant general and former Trump administration official, on April 2, adding […]