Navigation In the latest episode of On Civility, Paul Lipton, an author and attorney with a career spanning more than 50 years, discusses with podcast host Magie Ozarowski the value and process of defining oneself and developing a personal code, as well as his thoughts about how to live “agelessly.” A South Florida trial attorney and […]
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Seventh Circuit JNC accepting applications for circuit court and St. Johns County Court vacancies
Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested that the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court and the St. Johns County Court created by the retirement of Judge Stasia Warren and the elevation of Judge Lauren Blocker. The […]
City, County and Local Government Law Section celebrates excellence with 2025 awards and scholarships at annual conference
City, County, and Local Government Law Section officers and award recipients Chair-elect Victoria Mendez, from the left, Thomas Fossler, Andrew Meyers, Mark Berman, and Chair Peter Sweeney. The City, County and Local Government Law Section recognized outstanding attorneys and law students during its 48th Annual Conference in April at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood. The […]
Restaurant Patron Sues Local Eatery Over Negligence Leading to Slip-and-Fall Incident
A slip-and-fall incident at a local restaurant has led to a legal battle, as a resident of Lantana, Florida seeks compensation for injuries sustained. Millie Isabel Rivera filed a complaint against La Fonda Restaurant, Inc. in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida on May 9, 2025. The lawsuit […]
Plaintiff Accuses Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. of Negligence Following Slip-and-Fall Incident
In a compelling legal confrontation, a plaintiff has taken action against a major restaurant chain, accusing it of negligence that led to her injury. Desiree Diaz filed the complaint in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on May 6, 2025, targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. as the defendant. […]