Navigation 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. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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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 […]
Florida Business Accused of False Imprisonment and Discrimination Against Transgender Customer
In a dramatic legal confrontation, a Florida resident has filed a lawsuit against a local business and its owner, alleging false imprisonment, defamation, negligence, and discrimination. The complaint was filed by Jaaliyah McCoy in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County on April 15, 2025. The defendants named in the […]
City Municipality Accused of Negligence After Dangerous Road Conditions Lead to Injury
Tomeka Bryant has filed a lawsuit against the City of West Palm Beach, claiming negligence after a motor vehicle incident that occurred on February 16, 2017. The complaint was filed in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on April 17, 2025. The lawsuit alleges that the city failed […]
Customer Sues Popular Brewery for Negligence After Trip-and-Fall Incident
Loretta Thomas has filed a lawsuit seeking damages after a trip and fall incident at a popular brewing location. The complaint was filed on April 14, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against 3 Daughters Brewing, LLC and 3DB Property, LLC. The case revolves around an accident […]