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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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 […]

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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 […]

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In a gripping legal battle, a Florida resident has taken a stand against a well-known hotel chain, claiming negligence after suffering an injury on their premises. Kwani Woods filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on May 2, 2025, accusing 1754 Properties, LLC, doing business as […]

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In a dramatic legal turn, a patron of a popular St. Petersburg bar is seeking justice after an evening out turned into a nightmare. Chelsea Starling filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida on April 29, 2025, against JUBES PB&R 33701, Inc., doing business as Crafty Squirrel. The […]

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