Navigation 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 […]
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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 […]
Bar unveils new Corporate Counsel Committee, approves key rule amendments
Convening for the last time in 2024, the Board of Governors Friday approved a raft of proposed rule amendments – one would create a new reporting requirement for thousands of Florida Registered Paralegals – and launched a “Florida Bar Standing Committee for Corporate Counsel.” Addressing her colleagues in a St. Augustine conference room, President-elect Sia […]
Proposed board action
Pursuant to Standing Board Policy 1.60, the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar publishes this notice of intent to consider the following items at its January 17, 2024, Board of Governors meeting. This is governed by Rule 1-12.1, Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. If approved by the board, most rules amendments must still be […]
CABA bestows its annual awards
The Cuban American Bar Association has announced the recipients of its 2024 awards, which were given December 4 during CABA’s holiday party. The event was held at the Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grove. 2024 Member Awards: Click Here To Read The Full Article