Navigation Judge Kansas R. Gooden: ‘I am extremely excited about this new area, because when I was a practitioner, this was a big chunk of my practice, and I had problems finding a home within the board certification program.’ The Program Evaluation Committee voted unanimously Thursday to approve a proposed “Insurance Coverage Law” board certification area […]
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Free CLE webinar to address PTSD and secondary trauma in the legal profession
The Mental Health & Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee is hosting a webinar titled, “Understanding PTSD and Secondary Trauma for Legal Professionals,” on May 30 starting at noon, presented by Dr. Jennifer Lee, a clinical psychologist at the Miami VA Medical Center. The one-hour webinar is free and registration is available at this link. In […]
Orange County judge ordered to appear before Florida Supreme Court for public reprimand
The Florida Supreme Court has ordered an Orange County judge who called an assistant state’s attorney an “ass” during criminal court proceedings to appear before the high court for a public reprimand. In a May 8 opinion, the Supreme Court found that Judge Martha Cannon Adams, whose current term ends in 2031, violated judicial canons […]
City Municipality Accused of Negligence Leading to Serious Injuries
Joan Mayhew has taken legal action against a municipality, alleging negligence that led to her sustaining serious injuries. The complaint was filed by Joan Mayhew on April 28, 2025, in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Pinellas County, Florida, targeting the City of Clearwater as the defendant. According to the details outlined in the case, […]
Plaintiff sues Cinemex Holdings USA Inc., CB Theater Experience LLC over Negligence
In a gripping legal battle that underscores the responsibilities of businesses towards their patrons, a resident of Hillsborough County has taken legal action against several cinema entities following an unfortunate incident. On April 30, 2025, Jonice Angel Canal Gonzalez filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, […]