Navigation The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: The Board of Governors approving dozens of proposed rule amendments and launching a new “Standing Committee on Corporate Counsel.” The Florida Supreme Court certifying the need for 23 additional circuit court […]
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Lake County Clerk’s Office participates in Santa Loves Seniors
Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Gary Cooney, left, and staffer Erik Halili load gifts donated by clerk’s office employees for delivery to underserved elderly and disabled local residents. The Lake County Clerk’s Office participated in Bay and Lake Pharmacy’s “Santa Loves Seniors” gift donation program supporting LovExtension, a nonprofit, volunteer organization founded by former Lake […]
Moody asks FEMA to ease burden on families hit by hurricanes
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ease the burden on Florida families still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In the aftermath of the storms, Moody’s office says strict regulations by the National Flood Insurance Plan are preventing many families from rebuilding or repairing homes. Moody is requesting […]
1st Circuit Jnc Announces Circuit Court Judicial Nominees
On December 9, 2024, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First Judicial Circuit interviewed eight applicants to fill the vacancy on the First Judicial Circuit created by the retirement of Judge Gary Bergosh. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and without any preference) to […]
Florida Appellate Court Evaluates “Tear Out” Coverage in Homeowner’s Insurance Dispute Over Plumbing Repairs
In the case of State Farm Fla. Ins. Co. v. Feltes, Case No. 6D2023-0991, 2024 Fla. App. LEXIS 9247 (Fla. 6th DCA Nov. 27, 2024), the Sixth District Court of Appeal addressed a dispute over tear out insurance coverage for plumbing-related damages. In 2018, Adele Feltes experienced kitchen sink and bathroom toilet overflows, prompting her […]