Navigation Erica L. Barrett Erica Barrett, firm administrator at Tampa’s Trentalange & Kelley, has been named The Florida Bar’s 2025 Florida Registered Paralegal of the Year, honored for her “exemplary performance and outstanding leadership” over a decades-long career in civil litigation. “This award is a reminder of the importance of dedication, integrity, and collaboration in our […]
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Six names sent to the governor to fill a Second Circuit judicial vacancy
The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is sending the names of six candidates to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill a judicial vacancy created by the passing of Judge Dawn Caloca-Johnson. After interviews and deliberations, the nominees are listed in alphabetical order as follows: Michael Beato Click Here To Read The Full Article
Victoria Méndez chairs the City, County and Local Government Law Section
Victoria Méndez The City, County and Local Government Law Section has elected Victoria Méndez, a Florida Bar board-certified City, County and Local Government Law attorney, to serve as its chair for the 2025–2026 Bar year. Méndez is a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen and a member of the firm’s Land Use […]
Proposed amendments to the Rule 1.530 (Motions for New Trial and Rehearing; Amendments of Judgments; Remittitur or Additur); Small Claims Rule 7.180 (Motions For New Trial; Time For; Contents); and Rule 12.530 Motions For New Trial And Rehearing; Amendments of Judgments
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Appellate Court Rules Committee proposes amendments to Rules 9.020, 9.045, 9.100, 9.200, and 9.420
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