Navigation Sen. Erin Grall The House voted unanimously Tuesday to grant final legislative approval to a Judicial Management Council workgroup’s proposal to strengthen Florida’s “vexatious litigant” law. The House voted 115-0 to approve SB 1652, a public records exemption by Republican Sen. Erin Grall, a Vero Beach attorney.
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Legislature backs Elder Law Section supported bill to serve internet scammers via digital platforms
Sen. Jonathan Martin An Elder Law Section proposal to protect vulnerable adults from “unascertainable” internet scammers has cleared the Legislature. The House voted 115-0 Tuesday to approve SB 106 by Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, a Ft. Myers attorney and former prosecutor.
Eighth Circuit JNC extends judicial application deadline
The Eighth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has extended its deadline for submission of applications for the vacant circuit court seat created by the retirement of Judge Moseley to May 13 at noon. Applicants must meet the qualifications for a circuit court judge as set forth in the Florida Constitution and Florida statutes. All persons interested […]
RaceTrac Inc., convenience store chain accused of negligence after customer’s slip-and-fall
A slip-and-fall incident at a well-known convenience store chain has led to a lawsuit alleging negligence. Michael Frazier filed a complaint against RaceTrac, Inc. in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on April 18, 2025. The complaint accuses RaceTrac of failing to maintain safe conditions on their property, […]
Walgreens accused of negligence by injured customer
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against a major retail corporation, alleging negligence after suffering injuries in one of its stores. Myrtha Lormond initiated the complaint on April 16, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, targeting Walgreen Co., an Illinois-based for-profit corporation. The case revolves […]