Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments May 19. Mark Robens of Dade City to serve as judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Robens has been a partner at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler since 2022. He has worked at the firm since 2014. He earned his bachelor’s degree from St. John Vianney College […]
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Insurance coverage certification, stress in the profession, and cybersecurity on this week’s Florida Bar News Briefs
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: Cybersecurity experts with The Florida Bar encouraging attorneys to adopt a new set of voluntary guidelines for “Model Incident Response Plans.” A timely webinar on trauma and c to round out […]
Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Announces Recommendations for Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following six names to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his consideration in filling the Circuit Court vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable George Jirokta. Judge Della Cope Nick Fiorentino
Ousted state attorney’s spokeswoman agrees to settle civil rights lawsuit for $40,000
A former spokeswoman for the State Attorney’s Office in Orange County has agreed to accept a $40,000 settlement to end her federal lawsuit alleging the office violated her rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Keisha Mulfort, who once served as chief of staff and public information officer for State Attorney Monique […]
Former Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Baby Furniture Rental Company
In a striking legal battle, an African American delivery driver has filed a lawsuit against his former employer and its owner, alleging racial discrimination and violations of labor laws. Collin Dixon initiated the complaint on May 7, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, targeting Squire Trading […]