Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution secured a guilty conviction for a club owner involved in an organized drug and human trafficking ring in Tampa. Ioannis Pahoumis was found guilty on charges including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, trafficking in cocaine, and other felonies. “Thanks to the assistance of our law enforcement partners […]

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The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the current Lee County Court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from County Judge Swett’s retirement. The Commission will conduct interviews on Tuesday, May 13, […]

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The Florida Lawyers Helpline (1-833-351-9355), a free and completely confidential service, connects members with professional counselors who can help them navigate life’s challenges, balance priorities, and manage both personal and professional pressures. Beginning May 1, the helpline will be administered by CuraLinc Healthcare. This program earns a 99% client satisfaction rate, 98% for annual retention, […]

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When it meets May 16 in Key West, the Board of Governors will consider dozens of proposed rule and bylaw amendments, from scrubbing outdated references to mental health conditions, to streamlining the approval process for certified legal interns. Convening for the last time in the Bar year, the Board of Governors will also weigh a […]

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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. Click Here To Read The Full Article

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